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BLACKPINK: The Game CSP

  Language 1. What is the primary objective for the player in Blackpink: The Game? To play the bands manager 2. What is an "Alternate Reality" narrative? How is this used to frame the storyline of the game? You get moved to their pre-debut era and move along with them  3. Where is the game set? Identify at least two different types of locations the player interacts with. Blank version of the company building. 4. What is the difference between the playable characters and the NPCs (Non-Playable Characters) like "Blinky"? NPCs provide tutorials and navigation and the playable characters follow them. 5. What specific activities and mini-games does the player perform to progress the band’s career? Schedule events, bingo & puzzle events etc Representations 1. What representations of women and femininity can be found in the avatars in BLACKPINK: The Game? It has been criticised due to Avatars often portraying unrealistic stereotypes for women, featuring identical body ...
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Video Games: Introduction

 Video Games: Introduction 1) What were the first videogames like? most video games were created by researchers to test programming or demonstrate computer potential 2) How have videogames changed over time? major shits include the move to 3D graphics in the 90s , online multiplayer dominance , mobile gaming and the rise of digital distribution over physical media 3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing videogames? Successful games share a core foundation of engaging ' flow ' ,immersive worlds and a strong sense of achievement or mastery. they often feature deep , emergent narratives and provide a high level of autonomy 4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames? many criticisms have been made towards videogames such as violence and aggression , gaming addiction , gender and stereotypes , sexual themes and many more  1) At the time of the article,...
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The Times - Language and Representations

  The Times - Language and Representations Language 1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers? The main story was about the Post Office scandal and how the Post Office Chief to give up her CBE over the scandal. 2) How is the presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it?  The Time provides more information on the scandal whilst the Daily Mirror has more images and focuses on multiple different stories. 3)  How is the Times front page designed to reflect  broadsheet  newspaper conventions? Highlights the longvity of this case still being discussed/resolved 4 years later. Apologies from the CEO hints at their right wing political views. 4) How can you tell the inside pages of the Times are a broadsheet newspaper?  Appealing to their preffered higher class and higher educated audience and shifting blame away from the conservative party moving it onto the IT workers. ...
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Newspapers: The Times - Introduction

 Newspapers: The Times - Introduction 1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? The Times was founded in 1785 and was renamed in 1788. 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? He suggested politics, foreign affairs, matters of trade, legal trials, advertisements and "amusements". 3) What does the page say about the political views in  The Times ?  Walter reserved the right of the newspaper to applaud either political party and to cover contending issue with respectful and fair arguments. 4) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected? The Times is owned by News UK and the editorial integrity is theoretically protected through a combination of legal undertakings established at the time of purchase.  5) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why? The Times introduced digital subscriptions in 2010 to help ensure a sustai...
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Newspapers: Daily Mirror- Language and Representations.

 Newspapers: Daily Mirror- Language and Representations. Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP): Masthead:The title block of the newspaper Pug:Something to catch reader's eye Splash Head:The lead story Slogan: Sums up ethos of newspaper Dateline: Date the newspaper was published  Byline: Gives the name of the writer Standfirst: Introductory paragraphy usually in bold. 2) What is the main story on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the story is about. The Post Office Scandal and how Post Office owners had to pay back thousands of £s. 3) What is the 'pug' or smaller celebrity story on the front cover? Why might it appeal to Daily Mirror readers? Eddie the Eagle Olympic Story. 4) Why is the choice of news stories, content and page design on the  Mirror  CSP front page typical of a  tabloid...
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Newspapers:Daily Mirror-Audience and Industries

 Newspapers:Daily Mirror-Audience and Industries Audience 1) What is the Daily Mirror's audience? List the key statistics here. The Daily Mirror audience is older with almost half the audience aged 65+. In terms of social class, most are in the C1, C2 DE social classes. They are likely to be in the Struggler, Resigned or Mainstream psychographic groups.  2) Why do the Mirror stories on the CSP pages appeal to the Daily Mirror audience? Because it provides entertainment to the audience. 3) Why might a reader enjoy the Daily Mirror? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory to add detail to your answer. Surveillance  – The main reason we read newspapers is to find out what is going on in the world around us.  We find out news, different opinions and catch up with the latest gossip and scandal.  Diversion/Entertainment  – One of the main reasons we read newspapers is for entertainment.  Whether it’s enjoying reading the opinions of o...
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Newspaper Blog Index

 1. Introduction to Newspapers 2. Newspapers: Daily Mirror- Language and Representations. 3. Newspapers:Daily Mirror-Audience and Industries
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