Manreet Media

Language and Representation  Language 1) Make two lists - one of website conventions used on Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's official website and one of social media conventions found on their Instagram pages.  Website: -Logo/brand idenity -Menu/ navigation tool -Link to homepage -Central image Social Media: -Background/banner image -Video/images -Profile picture -Bio -Verification 2) How does Marcus Rashford's website and social media promote his brand? Give at least three examples of different pages / posts / images from his website or social media.  His central image is at a low angle which connotes the confidence and superiority of his brand, his achievements on his website show the progress and success of his brand, and how its aim is to help others. 3) How does Kim Kardashian's website and social media promote her brand? Give at least three examples of different pages / posts / images from her brand websites or social media.  Her website mentions her being...

The Times - Language and Representations Language 1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times  readers? Post office scandal, 2) How is the presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it?  The time support the conservatives and it is more focused on the central story, the Mirror focuses on multiple different stories at once and uses more images to divert the audience. 3) How is the Times front page designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions? Its got a crest on the front page as its a prestigious newspaper, there's non celebrity gossip as the kicker, a big chunk of text, cost which is double the price from daily mirror 4) How can you tell the inside pages of the Times are a broadsheet newspaper?  It has higher register vocab which is appealing to their preferred higher class and educated audience, lack of focus on jujitsu who have government connections, brings in political parties...

For my music video, I chose the song 'Moon River’ by Frank Ocean because of its slow, emotional and reflective tone. The song creates a calm but slightly melancholic atmosphere, which best fits my narrative about healing after a toxic relationship. My music video follows my main character experiencing a heartbreak and  recovering by choosing herself; encouraging a teenage or young adult audience to emotionally grow and always choose self love. At the start of the video, I use close up shots of her phone and face as she reads old messages. This makes the emotions feel personal and allows the audience to clearly see her vulnerability whilst also creating a connection to her as they might relate. Furthermore, flashbacks are shown using over the shoulder shots to allow the audience to feel involved in their heated argument, along with slightly shaky camera work to reflect the instability and toxicity in the relationship. These scenes are crosscut with clips of another couple in a healt...

 Initial Tasks: Planning 1) Write a 100 word statement of intent explaining what you are going to make for your preliminary exercise For my preliminary exercise, I’m making a short 50-second music video to Frank Ocean’s song: Moon River. It’s a cut-down version of my main idea, showing how you should always choose yourself. I’m starting with a diegetic speech where someone asks, “Love or lust?” and the reply sets up the meaning. Then the music comes in, and we follow one main character after a breakup. They’re shown alone at first, but then start to focus on self-love and small positive actions. I’ll use simple shots like close-ups, shot/reverse shot and a quick montage to show this. 2) Write a script for your preliminary exercise on your blog. This needs to include stage directions AND dialogue.  Preliminary Exercise Script – Moon River (50s) FADE IN: EXT. PARK – DAY (OVERCAST) (Close-up: Maryam sits on a park bench, casual clothes, looking distracted. A VOICE (GUY) is heard ...

Coursework Planning 1) Research music videos Music video 1: Marshmello x YUNGBLUD x blackbear - Tongue Tied How is narrative used in this music video to engage the audience? The music video for "Tongue Tied" uses a dystopian narrative to engage the audience. It follows Todorov’s structure, starting with a disruption where a group called the “Silencers” suppress freedom of speech. Characters like YUNGBLUD and blackbear represent the rebels, creating a clear binary opposition. Fast-paced editing, dark lighting, and symbolic costume choices highlight the themes of control vs. freedom. The use of enigma and action keeps the audience interested, while the final voiceover  delivers a powerful message about youth and resistance. Music video 2: Years & Years - I Wish I Knew How is camerawork and mise-en-scene used in this video? Use CLAMPS to remember the different aspects of mise-en-scene In the “I Wish I Knew” video by Years & Years, the camerawork uses close-ups and steady...

 Radio 1)  Radio: Launch of BBC Radio 1 CSP 2)  Radio: KISS FM Breakfast show CSP