Audience and Institution

1. Do you think the audiences for most media texts do come “from all walks of life” or do 

different kinds of people watch very different kinds of programme? Are there any examples of media texts that you can think of that do seem to have audiences of all kinds of people?

I think different kind of people watch different programmes, for example boys are more likely to watch an action film involving lots of cars and guns where as girls are more likely to watch a movie involving love and shopping. I think some films can be aimed at a very wide range of audience but still some people may not like that film, a good example of this is Harry Potter.

 

2. How much of your media experience occurs when you are on your own and how much 

when you are with others? 

Most media experiences I have happen with other people, visits to the cinema or a night in with the film whereas people on their own tend to do tures like housework or homework for students.

 

3. How do you experience/consume media (i.e. watch or listen to it)?

Watch films/tv

 

4. Are there any ways in which you share your experiences of the media with other people 

who weren’t around when you experienced the text?

Facebook, texting, in person conversations, phone calls.

 

 

McQuail and Katz:

a) the need for information about our geographical and social world - The boy in striped pyjamas.
b) the need for identity, by using characters and personalities to define our sense of self 

and social behaviour - sex and the city
c) the need for social interaction through experiencing the relationships and interaction of 

others - the notebook

d) the need for diversion by using the media for purposes of play and entertainment. - Harry Potter 

 

Representation of the man

At first glance people would think that this man is probably a beggar. People think this because his trousers are patched, his shoes are scuffed and his outfit doesn't really match. He seems as though he doesn't really care about his appearence. This man looks asif he is around about in his 50's and he is perfectly healthy despite having the image of a beggar.

On closer inspection his outfit perfect to have been worn by a beggar, despite the patches on his trousers, they are perfectly clean suggesting that the patches are just a fashion design. His in-fashion shirt and cardigan are the right length and the man seems to be standing perfectly comfortable, he is confident within himself and what he looks like.

This man is in fact Doug Bilmaier and his job is to run Ralph Laurens vintage department.

Calvin Klein advert analysis

This advert trying to sell underwear needs to be sexy and make the purchaser feel like if they wear the product being advertised it'll make them look like the model.
He is positioned near to the centre of the picture because his body is our main focus, the shaved head, which gives a military aspect, and clenched fist gives a masculine look that he has strength and power, also the fact that his hand is on his boxers brings out sexuality in the picture.
He has a tattoo of a wild animal which could be repesentational of his personality. His straight stare into the camera is an intense powerfull look, while he still holds a casual stance.
Putting his arm up and resting it on a bar shows how good his muscles look and toned he is while looking like he's holding a casual stance.
The red background can represent sexuality, love and danger.
Although his muscles, gaze and clenched fist shows masculinity there are also feminine aspects of him, like having a waxed stomach, a slight pout, and wearing a necklace.
This advert can be interpreted differently by different genders, a woman would probably see him as sexy, and inviting where as a man could probably see him as intimidating although still thinking he looks good.

Homework - clip of an old person