Sadie Smart Coursework

Coursework - Statement of intent  How do you intend to use the four areas of the media theoretical framework to communicate meaning and meet the requirements of your chosen brief? My intentions for my coursework, I chose brief 3 where I will create a front cover and a contents page for two editions of an entertainment magazine called 'Blair' founded by Hearst UK. I purposely named it this as it links to the TV show ‘Gossip Girl’ that feeds off drama and up to date news. In addition, I will also create a website for the magazine where it will reach e-media consumers. To reach the requirements, I researched about the genre of entertainment, other competitors such as Wonderland, People and Entertainment magazine to develop an understanding on how I want my potential magazine layout to be like. This includes the design, photos and representation of the magazine.  For my first edition of the magazine I will feature a female artist who is releasing a new album with a close up ...

NEA Planning Part 5 - Casting Introduction For this task I must clarify the models I will be working with for my magazine and why they are suitable. Conclusion This task made me understand further into why I chose my models and what I want them to portray and reflect. For example, I want both models to represent freedom and positivity as it will inspire the target audience to do the same as the magazine is going to be high end one so it will be influential. This includes the models facial expressions and makeup being natural. 

NEA Planning Part 6 - Schedule Introduction  For this task I need to schedule my time management and steps while creating my magazine. This will keep myself organised and reminded in what I need to do next. Conclusion Overall, this task has helped me a out massively with becoming a lot more organised with balancing out the tasks within this process. For example, having the photoshoot scheduled for a specific date at the beginning makes the process of actually making the magazine a to easier.

NEA Planning Part 4 - Location information Introduction  In this task for planning I chose my shooting location. This will give me an insight to the risks and safety hazards that come with the location. Conclusion Overall, this task made me more aware of potential hazards in my shooting location. For example, making sure wires and chairs are away and kept neat will prevent a accident from occurring. 

NEA Planning Part 3 - Product profile Introduction In this part of planning, I will create a range of sketch designs on my potential magazine (two front covers and two content pages). By doing this, this will give me many ideas and also responses as I will receive feedback on my designs. Task  https://prezi.com/view/JDSSu7oz9T1mCIyjKs2d/ Conclusion This task helped me give me an outlook and vision on how I want my magazine to look like. It also gave me a reminder of all the codes and conventions to include. For example, in my front cover, I added a subscribe option to lean towards the e-media industry as society is consuming less print. So, when I got a comment back when showing my magazine this gave me a different perspective as it added to my front cover. I enjoyed being able to understand why I decided to use all my codes and conventions. For example, looking at why I used a mid shot for my front cover it carried more purpose to it.