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Introduction to OSP: Influencers blog tasks

  1) What years did YouTube, Twitter and Instagram launch? YT-2005 X-2006 Insta-2010 2) What is the definition of an influencer a person who has the ability to sway the opinions or actions of others, especially concerning purchasing decisions. 3) Give an example of an influencer and how many followers they have. Try and add some additional information, brand associations or other statistics if you can. KSI has 12.8 million followers  also owns prime, sides ,sidemen clothing, best cereal, xix vodka misfits 4) How big is the influencer industry according to the article? Very. By the end of 2019, the influencer marketing industry was worth some $8bn a year. One recent report by Insider Intelligence predicted that it would grow to $15bn globally by the end of 2022. The tech consultant Signal Fire thinks that “the creator economy” – built by those who post and monetise content online – employs more than 50 million people, and is the fastest-growing sector for small businesses in th...

Preliminary exercise learner response

  1) Type up your teacher's feedback  in full . If you've received your feedback via email, you can simply cut and paste it from the email into your blog. WWW: 1. Some attempt to complete the preliminary exercise e.g. writing up a statement of intent 2. Some attempt to complete the practical elements of the preliminary exercise by attempting to produce the front cover of your magazine   Next steps: 1. You need to ensure that you have a clear plan and outline for your coursework so that it meets the brief outline 2. Be more prepared and organised e.g. taking photography and using the time on the computers to create your production using Adobe Photoshop   2) Using a combination of your own reflection on the preliminary exercise and the feedback you were given, write  two  WWW bullet points (What Went Well) and  two  Next Step bullet points for your preliminary exercise. WWW: 1. Some attempt to complete the preliminary exercise e.g. writing up a stat...

Coursework Checklist

  Item Progress Statement of Intent (Max. 300 Words) MV1                   Front Cover Title for the Magazine w/ Original Masthead Design  JP30                   Selling Line   Cover Price   Dateline   Main Original Cover Image   Min. Four Cover Lines   Double Page Spread Headline   Standfirst   Subheadings   Original Article (350-400 Words) that Links to Headline   Main Original Image (Different to Cover Image)   Min. Three Smaller Original Images

Statement Of Intent

I plan to make a front cover and double page spread for a motivational influencer who is releasing their new book about going through hard times and how to stay motivated through it. the aim is to inspire young adults and empower them by showcasing what the influencer has done his values and advice. My target audience is primarily people of the social class of C2DE who like to read celebrity gossip magazines but mainly for the young adult male readers who are interested in growth mental wellbeing and social media. The front cover will feature an image of the influencer styled to convey confidence and respected. i will use a bold cover lines like 'rewrite your story' and 'the power of positivity' to reflect the themes of the book and what the influencer is about. the masthead will be modern and clean appealing to the audience. the double page spread will include a few words from the influencer discussing their motivation for writing the book, their personal struggles , a...

Paper 1 baseline assessment learner response

  1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to). WWW: Sami a good effort for the narrative features Q3 in relation to Galaxy CSP. also good knowledge of Tatler magazine CSP. Next Steps: 1- prepare better for Q2 unseen print advertisement analysis 2- work on timing perhaps to attempt every Q with enough time LR: see blog                   28/42 Grade: 5  2) Look at the  mark scheme for this assessment . For Question 2 (12 mark unseen) use the indicative content in the mark scheme to identify  three  points that you could have referred to in your answer. The text is positioned over the top of the tyre to signify the challenge and create synergy between the image and the message in the text. ‘Begins off-field’ connotes preparation and a subversive look at sporting events (focussing on the training rather than the event itself) and underpins the above connotation. The sm...

Coursework preliminary exercise

  1) Write a 100 word statement of intent explaining what you are going to make for your preliminary exercise. Statement of intent:  100 words explaining what you plan to make.  i plan to produce a magazine focusing on an influencer who talks about motivation and how to get through hard times is producing a book to help people stay motivated. the magazine will analyse and promote their new book and talk about how it can benefit you from when he began to rise to fame and where he is now and stays consistent. the first page will show and present a photograph and image of the influencer with their new book as well on the first page. the text on the side will provide a brief overview of what they do. ill use modern text as it is targeted at young adults. the second page will break down specific parts of the influencers book. I will include  a series of smaller photos each showing a different part and chapter of the book or the influencer such as a blurb or another photo ...

End of Year 1 exam learner response

  1) Type up any feedback from your teacher in full (you do not need to write the mark/grade if you do not wish to). WWW: sami, clear knowledge and understanding of both TV csp's with reference to contexts on TV drama productions. next steps: rewrite Q1.2 including more focus on mise-en-scene and props character theory in the clip  complete lr blog task 2) Look at the mark scheme document linked above. Question 1.1 asks about mise-en-scene. What do we use to remember mise-en-scene? Give one example answer from the clip too - you'll find example answers in the mark scheme. 3) Question 1.2 asks about narrative features in the extract. Look at the mark scheme to pick out  three  possible answers for this question. Narrative theory: Propp – character types. Lyra and Will as heroes who the audience can identify with and accompany on their exploration of this empty city. The audience are clearly positioned to sympathise with Lyra and Will when they initially face the two o...