Homework Task 1

Media text 1:

"She's just under the upper hand

goes mad for a couple grams

and she don't wanna go outside, tonight.

'cos in the pipe she'll fly to the motherland and

sell love to another man

It's too cold outside, for angels to fly,

for angels to fly"

What media sector does it belong in?

Music
 

Who produces it?

Ed Sheeran
 

What is the genre?

Singer-song writer

This extract of media text is taken from the song Little Lady composed by Ed Sheeran and accompanied by Mikill Pane. Little Lady was written based on a true story and a real girl named Angel who Sheeran met whilst volunteering at a Crisis homeless shelter. Sheeran says "I played at a Christmas gig for the homeless charity Crisis. I met this homeless there and her story inspired me to write a song. I wrote a tune about a similar situation, not entirely based on her, because I didn't want to pinch someone else's story." The song highlights the message and awareness of drug addictions and abusive actions towards young people; it has connected with many parents as they say they can relate to similar situations that have occurred with their daughters. The target audience for this song and genre is varied as it appeals to a wide range of ages.

Ed became famous when he was caught performing in a club in LA by Jamie Foxx. Jamie then gave Ed a place to stay and record. After this, Ed came back to the UK where he then spoke to Elton John representatives and got signed. Ed went on to sign with his current label and released The A-Team as an underground track. This was the track that got him noticed into the public eye.

Media text 2:

"THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON A PAST HE CAN'T REMEMBER

From acclaimed director John Woo comes a futuristic thriller that combines spectacular action with a spellbinding mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing from explosive beginning to breath taking end."

What media sector does it belong in?

Film

Who produces it?

John Woo - Director

What is the genre?

Moderate action violence film

Who?

12+

This extract of media is taken from the prologue of the film 'Paycheck'. The beginning of the prologue immediately interests you because of the use of descriptive words i.e adjectives giving out emotion and thrill. The subtitle 'THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON A PAST HE CAN'T REMEMBER" is very effective with the use of bold capitals and it also makes it interesting with the expectation of action and time travel. The target audience for this film would be 18+ although it is a 12+.