3. Radio Times
Masthead
large, overlapping the star’s head, white text black
Header
showing what the TV magazine is best for and why
outline. the masthead also includes additional the reader should buy it
information about the magazines website and the
dates the content covers
Star Background
the background is not intrusive and gives an indication
Central in the page, has eye contact with the reader, of the well known ‘Rovers Return’ pub this works
Costume gives an indication of the soap she is part of. well for a social realism cover, the background is in
black and white to make the star stand out.
Feature
the strapline follows the same conventions as the
Colours
the radio times follows a simple colour scheme which
masthead in terms of colour and font. The word
isn't very distracting for the audience yet the gold
‘Corrie’ has be designed in the form of a street name
border attracts the readers interest
sign showing the brand of the soap.
4. TV & Satellite Week
Masthead
This masthead is large and has the word week
supporting it beneath, it uses an & to condense the
Colours
large, overlapping the star’s head, white text black
space it takes up, Similarly to the Radio times the
outline
masthead also gives information about the magazines
website and the period of time it covers
Stars
large, overlapping the star’s head, white text black
outline
Main Feature
large, overlapping the star’s head, white text black
Other Features
large, overlapping the star’s head, white text black outline
outline
5. My First Flat Plan
I incorporated strong conventions in
order to create a realistic TV
magazine.
By drawing my ideas onto a piece of
paper before knowing what i needed
to shoot.
I then decided that the arrangement
of the features didn't work well so I
created a digital copy and moved
things to follow conventions strictly.
6. Flat Plan 2
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8. E4 Misfits
Although this is not part of the social realism soap genre it gives an indication of how E4 targets its audience
Images Text
The poster contains minimal text only programme
the images are shot as medium close ups, showing
specific information printed onto the branded tape.
characters orange community service jumpsuits which
the poster does not give any indication of character
show the context of the program
names or storylines.
Layout
the layout resembles a comic strip, fitting the genre of
Characters
large, overlapping the star’s head, white text black
it being a ‘superhero’ story, the black frames around outline. the masthead also includes additional
each character separate them like they all have their information about the magazines website and the
own problems dates the content covers
Colours Branding
large, overlapping the star’s head, white text black
the colours used in the poster are very dark
outline. the masthead also includes additional
conveying the dark themes of the series, this is similar
information about the magazines website and the
to my soap.
dates the content covers
9. BBC Three Being Human
Background
The supermarket background is used to
Branding
The BBC Three branding runs subtly
convey real life within the drama, the
across the bottom of the page, however it
background of a supermarket takes from
gives no details as to when it is on, what
the title of ‘Being Human’ and doing new
the show is called.
human things
Characters
All the characters show eye contact with the viewer.
Although not social realism, the poster shows each characters unique ability, or personality.
The positioning of the characters shows their relationships, such as the man on the far left being
close to the woman.
The costume of the characters are useful in showing that they are working class casual people, who
aren't wearing suits, dresses or smart shoes.
10. E4 Skins
Image
The image shows no story line it just introduces
Branding
The simple use of the E4 logo shows which
the main themes of the show in a very visual way channel the show is on, as well as being repeated
that may shock audiences, into watching the on a large sticker, showing the name and start
show. the image is looks very natural and realistic date of the programme.
11. Key Conventions
• MCU photos which convey characters emotions and narratives within the
soap
• Characters should have eye contact with the audience
• Institutional branding (E4 logo, font and colour)
• Programme name and when its on
• A hashtag for the programme
• A sponsor for the programme
• Minimal text
• Images should be natural and realistic
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