Film Poster: Serenity

Media langauge: The two main images are big and bold which can suggest that both the male and female are important characters in the film, the colours are dull which can suggest the seriousness of the film, ,and the images can convey what the filom ia about, the title of the m is made aware of as the white font stands out on a dark background, the central image of the girl can suggest her character to be mysterious and can suggest that her role in the movie will be important, the male character is positioned behind her which could show the power that the female has over him- the brighter lighting used on his face can suggest that he is some sort of hero in the film.

Institution: A film directed byJoss Whedon (2005)

Genre: The genre of the film seems to be action/sci-fi as the colours can connote this. Also what the woman is holding and the image of the rocket can suggest the scientific element that the film holds.

Representation: Represents both male and female genders, which can suggest the eqaulity that both men and females have now in film roles. The fact that the woman is positioned in front of the male can represent women to be more powerful and dominant, and can reflect on how more and more women are able to partake in male roles.

Audience: The audience can be both male and female and will be people who enjoy this type of genre. The actors are not well known which may not appeal a more younger audience. A more educated or sophisticated audience may watch this.

Ideologies and values: From analysing the film poster a value of men and women may be raised, and how they are both seen to be equal.

Newspapers: The Sun

Media language: This is a "red top" newspaper so it is easily recognised by its readers, the title of the the newspaper stands out on a white background, there is a central image so the headline is appealing to the reader, there are onlt two main images which makes it easier to read the two main headlines, headline is big and bold so it is easily noticed.

Institution: Rupert Murdoch is the owner of this newspaper

Genre: This newspaper mainly focuses on the entertainment side of the media and has bias views on the political element of the media.

Representation: There is a mixture of ethnicities being represented on this front cover. Firstly there is a black young solo, female singer being represented which shows that there is no discrimination. There is also a muslim middle aged man being represented. This empahasises the multicultural society that Britain constructs.

Audience: The audience for this particular newspaper would be readers who are interested in political views and agree with them. They would also have a little interest in the entertainment side of the media. The gender can be either male or female, however, it is more likely that males would read this newsaper, because of the topic subjects being put across.

Ideologies and values: The values that an audience can gain from this newspaper is that Britain as a country is proud and united. This is seen on the front cover as the union jack is being portrayed in a positive way.

Magazine front cover: Cosmo Girl

Media language: Bright colours to attract target audience, big, bold image to represent the celebrity being portrayed, and so the target audience can recognise her, pink girlie colurs to connote the gender of the magazine to be female. "What guys really want" is under the heading to appeal to the ladies of the magazine, and persuades them to buy the magazine as girls latest interest is guys.

Institution: Front cover of a magazine

Genre: Girls fashion and beauty magazine

Representation: Represents a mixed ethnic minority as the female is known for her role in "ugly betty" which can suggest that all types of people are represented, even though her role on television is not real. It represents the young, independent girls in today's society.

Audience: The audience for this magazine would be young girls between the ages of 18- 25. They would be interested in fashion and beauty tips, and would be girls who have social time to purchase and read this magazine. it could also suggest that these females are free, and independent without men in their lives, or are looking for men, as many of the straplines conveyed involve pleasing men or gaining male attention.

Ideologies and Values: The values that this magazine can raise is that you don't have to be exceptionally beautiful to look like the women on the front covers of magazines, normal girls can look like that too.

Narrative: In a way the front cover of a magazine can tell a stroy of the way women want to be and how they live.

Self-Evaluation

Attainment: 2- I think that I have worked much harder this year than last year. I am concentrating in depth on the tasks that are set.

Effort: 2- I am putting in as much effort as i can.

Punctuality:1- I am always punctual and on time to my lessons.

Submission and quality of homework:2- I try to meet the deadlines that are set, but the main deadline is coming so we will find out, won't we? lol!!!

Abililty to work independently:1- I am more hardworking when working independently, and i am finding the independent study a good way of expressing my own ideas.

Quality of writing:2- I think that i have improved in my quality of writing, as my vocabulary has broadened, and i am able to write more like a media student.

Organisation of media folder:1- This doesn't even have to be asked, sir!!

Oral contributions in class: 2- I have started to contribute much more in class discussions, but i think i can a little bit more, considering the big mouth i got!!!!


Areas of improvement:
- I think i need to contribute more in class
- Make sure that i practice for the med 6 module exam
- my writing to look more like a media student.