Transcript 8. Conventions Revision

Q1 : Conventions (10 marks)
Lesson objective
To revise the content of question 1 (conventions) in the
media studies exam.
Starter
1. Work out the following anagrams:
– ONCE LIVER
– CAMERA TINGLE
2. Create a definition of the two words that a five year
old would understand.
Lesson Outcomes
Grade
Outcome
C
All will clearly identify two convention, generic features found on the front
cover of a lifestyle magazine, using accurate media terminology.
B
Most will use evidence from the front cover i.e. describe the image, quote
the cover line accurately.
A
Some will explain why these two conventions are found on all lifestyle
magazines.
A*
Some may explain why the examples on the magazine have been chosen,
linking it to the lifestyle that the magazine is based on.
Literacy
To spell the keywords ‘cover line’ and ‘central image’ correctly.
25 minutes
to make
notes
Timings
Marks = minutes
10 marks = 10 minutes
As soon as you start the
exam, find a blank page (or
go to the back) and write
down any comedy notes that
you’re likely to forget!
Question
Number
Marks
Minutes
1
10
10
2
20
20
3
20
20
4a
15
15
4b
15
15
You can use
your note time
for answering
so you can
spend more
time on your
answers
Question 1 : 10 marks : 10 minutes
Don’t be ambitious for the mock!
COVER LINES
CENTRAL IMAGE
Am I A Cover Line?
Why are cover lines used?
• Cover lines are a few words or a short phrase related to
a story in the magazines.
• They are designed to entice the reader into finding out
about the stories.
• They are ALWAYS linked to the lifestyle the magazine is
promoting and created for.
– A fitness magazine will have fitness related cover lines.
– A gaming magazine will have game related cover lines.
– A gardening magazine will have gardening related cover
lines.
Example
“The BIG boy-mate question”
Cover lines are found on all lifestyle
magazines because they entice the
reader to find out more about the
stories in the magazine.
The cover line above from ‘Sugar’
magazine relates to a story about
whether girls should or should not
kiss boys. This is because Sugar is
aimed at young teenage girls and
the magazine is about teenage
relationships as well as fashion
Handout
By completing the questions in the handout, you are
effectively producing the answer the question wants.
Grade
Outcome
C
All will clearly identify two convention, generic features found on the front
cover of a lifestyle magazine, using accurate media terminology.
B
Most will use evidence from the front cover i.e. describe the image, quote
the cover line accurately.
A
Some will explain why these two conventions are found on all lifestyle
magazines.
A*
Some may explain why the examples on the magazine have been chosen,
linking it to the lifestyle that the magazine is based on.
Literacy
To spell the keywords ‘cover line’ and ‘central image’ correctly.
Complete the
Handout
Using this magazine
cover, complete the
handout.
This is a note of
everything you
actually need to
identify for one
convention for
question 1.
Central Image
• The central image…the image in the centre of
the front cover.
Why are they used?
• To entice the reader in with celebrities,
interesting people or people that reflect the
lifestyle in an ideal way.
Example
The magazine ‘Shout’ has a central
image of singer Pixie Lott in a zebra
print mini-dress and high heels.
Lifestyle magazines have central
images on the front cover to entice
the reader in with someone relevant
to the lifestyle the magazine
promotes.
Pixie Lott is being used as a central
image because she is a singer who is
popular with teens who would read
the magazine, and the magazine
music and music related gossip and
fashion.
Complete the
Handout
Using this magazine
cover, complete the
handout.
This is a note of
everything you
actually need to
identify for one
convention for
question 1.
In The Exam…
Write the two pages out into two paragraphs in
your exercise book using full sentences.
One opening sentence to help
if you need it…
One convention found in lifestyle magazines is…
Plenary
Write a success criteria to produce the perfect
two paragraphs for question one.
– 5 bullet points maximum.
– Use your paragraph sheets to help you if you need
to.
Homework
Find a lifestyle magazine cover at home or on
the internet. Repeat the two pages for your
homework with the example you find, and then
write the pages into your exercise book into two
paragraphs.
Due: Monday 24th November