media a level work

1. Textual Analysis
Student Work
LOOK AT AN EXISTING STUDENT PROJECT –
SUMMARISE ITS STRENGTHS AND
WEAKNESSES AND WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE
TO TAKE FORWARD FROM IT.

2. TV Listings Magazine Double Page Spread
A large, eye-catching
title
showing the name
of the channel and
the date it is hitting
the air. The name
of the channel is
shown with a logo
and the date is in a
multi-coloured
font.
There is writing set
out in columns,
typical of a
magazine article,
explaining the new
channel.
There are 3 small
images on the
right side of the
page which
divide the text
and make the
page more
exciting to look
at.
There is a
schedule which is
typical of a TV
listings magazine
which shows the
readers what
programmes are
on at what time,
encouraging
them to watch.
Page number in the top right corner t0 indicate to the
audience what page they’re on as well as making it
easier to find the specific page.
The colour
scheme/theme is
apparent throughout
and stays consistent
on both pages.

3. TV Listings Analysis
This TV listings page clearly identifies the channel throughout making it
apparent to the audience that this is a new channel and making the logo
memorable. It is vital that the audience remember the logo of the channel as
this is how the channel will be further advertised. Also, the page uses
columns to layout the writing which is typical of a magazine although the
font doesn’t look professional and doesn’t match the theme of the page well.
The font is a sans serif font which usually makes the page look more
modern, although the font used makes the magazine look computerised and
unattractive which wouldn’t appeal to the target audience.
The title of the page is very dominating as it takes up a third of the left hand
side. This is important as it is eye-catching which attracts the target
audience. The title clearly states the date the channel is hitting the air in a
large, photo-style coloured font which is appealing and attention-grabbing
as well as memorable. The title also includes the logo which is repeated all
over the page making it stick in the audience’ head.

4. TV Listings Analysis
The right side of the double page spread follows the same
structure and theme of the left side as it has the same pink
border. This border is a bright pink which highly dominates
the page over the writing, making the writing blend in and
less noticeable. There are three images down the middle of
the page which divide the two columns of text, making the
page look more appealing and interesting. The images have
captions describing them, the font for the captions doesn’t
match any other font on the page which looks unorganised
and unprofessional. The writing on the right hand side of
the page doesn’t match the left hand side which also looks
untidy and shows inconsistency throughout the double page
spread. The schedule shows the times and days programmes
are on, this is in the bottom right corner. The font and
colours used look unprofessional and don’t reflect well on
the page. Also it doesn’t stand out over the pink of the
border.

5. Representation
The colour scheme of the page is mainly pink which
insinuates that the TV channel is aimed mainly at a
female audience as pink is a stereotypically female
colour. Another element of the double page spread that
gives this idea is the image of the two girls holding
makeup, their hair is down and they are wearing light
coloured clothing, this shows the target audience for
the spread as well as showing the stereotypical view of
teenage females as they are holding makeup.