BBFC

The British Board of Film Classification are responsible for reviewing films and separating them into classifications of age suitability. Its main requirements are to classify videos, DVDs, and some video games under the Video Recordings Act of 2010

'U' - Universal - All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children


'PG' - Parental Guidance - All ages admitted, but certain scenes mat be unsuitable for children under 8.


'12A' - 12A - For Cinemas Only. Films are not suitable to very young people, and people under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who is over 18 years old. Films under this category can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, commonly used milder swear words, and moderate violence/sex references.

'12' - 12 - Home Media Only. 12A rated films in the cinema are given a '12' classification for their home media version on DVD/VHS video, unless extra material has been added that requires a higher rating. Nobody under 12 can buy or rent a 12-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray disc, UMD or games. Films in this category may include infrequent drugs, infrequent use of strong language, brief nudity, discreet sexual activity and moderate violence.

'15' - 15 - Nobody under 15 can buy and rent home media products, or admitted into the cinema showing of the film. Films under this certification can contain adult themes, hard drugs, strong words, moderate-strong violence/sex references, and mild non-detailed sexual activity.

'18' - 18 - Only adults are admitted into the cinema showing of the film, and only adults can buy or rent the film through home media products. Films under this certification do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with strong sexual activity is also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context.

'R18' - Restricted 18 - Can only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops. Films under this category have material the BBFC does not allow for its '18' rating, thus the violence and sexual activity will be stronger in R18-rated VHS', DVDs, and films than those rated '18', however there is a range of material that is often 
cut from the R18 rating. More cuts are demanded in this category than any other category.

Evaluation

I have been asked to create an evaluation and have been recommended that the more creative this evaluation is, the better. As a result I used Prezie to present my evaluation, enjoy.

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Final Double Page Spread

Final Contents Page

Final Front Cover

Production of magazine process

Magazine Mockups

Double Page Spread Analysis

School Magazine Cover

This is my own remedition of a school magazine cover, I designed it using photoshop and pictures that I have taken using a borrowed camera.

School Newsletter Analysis

Questionnaire

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Magazine Analysis 2

Newsletter Mock Up

This is a mock up of a college magazine that I have made on Microsoft Publisher. This includes Masthead, Images, Main Headline, Puffs, Sell Lines, and Features.

Charter Of Values

Deyes High School Charter Of Values:Commitment
Kindness
Forgiving Attitude
Value & Respect All People
Trust
Responsible For Your Own Actions
Fairness
Respect Other Peoples Property
Co-Operation
Honesty
Enthusiasm

Cohen's Moral Panic

Moral Panic is a group of people emerge as a threat to social values and interests, I.E. drugs, youths, and the MP's expenses scandal are all examples of a moral panic. The media creates "Folk Devils" these are groups if people that have been established as bad groups of people who are effecting the Moral Panic.


Moral Panic falls into to 5 categories

1. Concern - the behaviour of a group are represented as being a threat the requires our concern
2. Volatility - this is a short lived period. Panic erupts but is difficult to sustain. There are negative consequences for the rest of us
3. Hostility - "folk devils" constructed to create a division between 'them' and 'us'
4. Consensus - there is a widespread acceptance of threat posed by the group. This does not always reflect nation concern, but the campaigner will be very vocal whilst opposition will be weak and disorganised 
5. Dis-proportionality - there is a wild exaggeration of the evidence presented against the opposition - everything from the number of people involved to the scale of the problem is exaggerated to create a moral panic  

Front Cover Analysis

Moodboard

Magazine Terminology

Buzz Words: "Wow", "Exclusive", "Free" are all examples of this.
Puffs: Colourful boxes promoting features inside.
House Style: A magazine's distinctive design that distinguishes it from its competitors.
Strap Line: A slogan
Banner: Text which stands out on a coloured background generally at the bottom of the magazine.
Copy: The Main Story in the Magazine
Anchorage Text: The way in which text helps to pin down the meaning of a picture and vice versa.
Pugs: Placed at the top left and right corners of the paper and are known as the 'ears' of the page. The price of the paper, the logo or a promotion are often positioned there.
Motto: Memorable phrase that is recognisable to a brand
Headline: Catchy Title for the main article
Sell Lines: Text on the front cover that helps to sell the magazine to the audience
Caption: Description of the main image
Masthead: Name of the magazine
Lead: The introductory paragraph of an article. Usually written in bold or capitals.
Drop Capitals: Really big letter that starts off an article

Feminism

Laura Mulvey is a media theorist, who came up with the idea of 'Feminism'. She believed that in the world of media, male's still tend to dominate over women.

Take films for example; in films she says people look at them in two different ways, Voyeuristically and Fetishistically.
Mulvey considers voyeurism to be turning figures into somewhat fetish's, in order to make them become 'more attractive' yet more 'objective'. Fetishism is linked to a group of 'Move Stars' who are cherished and respected for their good-lucks and good acting combinations. For example Leonardo Dicaprio is considered a very attractive man, and also a very good actor, and so the audience has a someone good looking to view whilst watching some very good acting.

In typical Hollywood movies, actors will have expected roles dependant on their gender. The lead role will usually be taken by a 'strong, brave, heroic' male, who will be expected to 'protect/save' a female who's role will be to support the males lead. The woman will usually be attractive so to create a 'Male-Gaze', which will enhance the film so that it is aimed towards a male audience too.

Ideology

Ideology is the properties that make up certain stereotypes of people. For example magazines might associate their readers as a certain 'type' of person. For example, 'OK Magasine' may brand their readers as 'Gossip-lovers' whilst the may NME brand their readers as 'Indie/Rock/Alternative' type people, in other words its basically a magazines moto to inspire its target audience. My magazine's Ideology will be 'Music can determine your life, dont let the mainstream control it.'

Semiotic Theory

 Ferdinand De Saussre was the creator of the Semiotic Theory, he believed that we interpret the signs that we recieve based on our feelings, moods and emotions. For example the colour Red may be used to promote anger or violence, or pale blue to promote calm and peaceful emotions.

The proccess was designed as: Sign>Signifier>Signified

                    Or in other terms: Sunshine>Peaceful music>Happy

This can be used in nearly all aspects of media, including magazines, which is where I will use it. I can relate colours to specific topics in the text, and I can use themed shades and pictures to illustrate and enhance the fact that my magazine is aimed at people who enjoy heavy metal music. Typically I will use darker colours for backgrounds with lighter more contrasting foreground to lift the page and make it more appealing for viewers.

The colour scheme may change from each issue the magazine releases.

Coursework Brief

For my Media AS coursework I have been asked to design, edit, create and produce a front page, contents page and a double page spread for a new music magasine, promoting an up and coming band from my local area.

I will take inspiration from other established magasines such as NME, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer and Total Guitar, as these are situated in the same style and genre that my magasine will be in. I will analyse, study, and research various copies of these magasines to discover what makes them so individually unique. I will then take these properties and develop them into my own magasine, giving it a standard or proffesionalism that'd sell on the shelfs in stores. 

The properties that I'll be looking for will include the layout, discourse structure, colour schemes, typography, use of images and how they compliment the overall theme of the magasine.These main properties combined will create a respectable product that'll be suitable for the market.