Megan's Media Blog

 crime drama crime drama conventions: -sub-genre of television drama -focus on committing and solving of a crime -detectives -procedural -medical/forensics -engages the audiences through narrative construction -fictional accounts of real-life stories -puts audience in the world of the character -often eponymous titles as audience will follow the lead character  codes and conventions: -eccentric protagonist, possible unconventional method to solve crime -conflict with authority or a partner -family and personal relationships are usually key  narrative components -setting and location key to context -conventional narrative structure  -typical character types such as villain, sidekick, henchman, provider -1 hour long or continuing narrative arc over multiple episodes

 paper 1 section b what is a media conglomerate? (2 marks) a media conglomerate is a company that owns numerous companies involved in mass media enterprises such as tv, radio, the internet etc. how does ownership shape the content of newspapers? refer the mirror and the times. (8 marks) The Mirror and The Times are owned by different companies. The Mirror being owned by Reach plc means it has a photo-rich tabloid format that has consistently stressed sensational, human-interest, and personal types of stories. Its politically independent stance has enabled it to adopt a 'common man versus bureaucracy' approach to many stories. It was originally intended to be a newspaper for women by Alfred Harmsworth in 1903, which reinforces a stereotype of women enjoying a gossip as this newspaper is a more gossipy type. The Times being owned wholly by News Corp means the newspaper remains a strong independent newspaper which is ruled by tradition. Overall, the type of newspaper company shape...

  the page is split between the political story, a puff box promoting the pull out supplement and an advert for a betting service. the headline 'brexit daily mayhem' and the use of the emotive words 'surrender' , 'defeat' and 'chaos' suggest the negotiations for britain leaving the EU are disastrous. the image of May looking very serious anchors the headline - the fact the image is smaller than the rest shows the mirror has little respect or faith in may's abilities. the strapline 'fighting for you' provides solidarity for people confused or worried about the political turmoil of brexit. the cheltenham festival pull-out actually dominates the page - with bright green font and background , combined with an exciting action shot of a horse and rider, it grabs the attention more than the political story. the puff box 'all the tips! all the form!' offers practical advice and the offer of a free bet will also entice the reader. the use of t...