Mock exam on Newspapers

In what ways could media products incorporate ideologies and view points
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Explore how audiences can respond to and interpret the ideological perspectives of media products

P- make a point related to the question
E- Back it with examples
E- Explain your point deeper

Ideologies = Beliefs and values 

Ideologies are presented through many ways in newspapers and it is (not) done subtly as to get away with being biased for example.  The newspapers I will be looking at The Daily Mirror and The Times, at the point of Trump winning his election for Presidency.

The first Newspaper, the Daily Mirror sets the location and setting of the front page in New York.  The mise-en-scene of the clouds demonstrates to the audience this is an attack on the scale of 911 or worse due to them resembling smoke and that having connotations of destruction.  It is totally inappropriate as it is referencing terrorism and also links to the dystopian book '1984' and also the subject resembles the weeping angels from Doctor Who.  It could also resemble Home Alone 2 as the villains try and take over NewYork and Trump himself is in the film!  The headline's Lexis itself is using direct mode of address to involve the audience and build a bond with you and the headline.  The word 'they' is assuming that those in UK are not the ones who've messed up and that they need to deal with it and also points the blame on he Americans and showing they bought it upon themselves.  The newspaper is calling Trump an Ape as it refers Planet of the Apes with the twist that the monkeys have taken over the world and trump has done the same and therefore is an Ape.  This poster is polysemic, therefore meaning it has many meanings.  The point of view of this newspaper is very anti Trump and due to it being a Tabloid, it will be able to powerfully demonstrate why it is while appealing to the TA but, using opinion rather than reason to side with the TA who is also against Trump, anchoring them to form the same opinion.  The close up of the Statue of Liberty shows clearly the pain and emotion she is feeling and allows a more intimate bond with her and the reader, the almost sympathise with her and worry what may come of the country she symbolises.  The short rhetorical question provokes the reader into reading about the details, about what has happened.  The san serif font also has a hermeneutic connotation and the non formal font may also symbolise Trumps presidency being the same.  The mise-en-scene of disruption demonstrates the TA of working class that the worlds narrative state is disrupted and unbalanced and referencing to post apocalyptic genre convention to show the TA that the world is in a dark place in time.  

The Times has mise-en-scene of the American flag as a symbol of freedom, justice and American values. This anchors the audience to believe that Trump is a positive force and that him and the American flag go well together, it also anchors the idea that Trump is good for America and the man clapping behind does the same, shows he is supported and says things worth clapping for.  The headline, 'THE NEW WORLD" is presented in a serif font, which has connotations of positivity, seriousness, and the ideology that Trump will be a global force for good.  Trump's red tie is connotative of hope, positivity, and patriotism. Red is also the colour of the republican party but also for danger and fear, but due to how this is presented on the double spread it does not match the positive atmosphere.  The placement of the headline is directly over Trump's heart, demonstrating his love and intentions to shape the world and that America is very close to his heart.  A VERY polysemic reading: slightly wary of the future. Bias through selection: a slightly smug picture of Trump has been selected, suggesting that Trump is unprepared but not willing to show that to his county. For other audiences, it might connote confidence, or Trump's fear at responsibility.  The Lexis is chosen because the word 'shockwaves' is perhaps symbolic of natural disasters. Potentially, the audience may negotiate a negative response to Trump.  Pull quote's lexis demonstrates the new president's egotism, but may be comparative to other orators like Martin Luther King. ~However, also an intertextual reference to a comic book super villain. Yellow has connotations of strength and superiority but stands out uneasily and looks out of place much like Trump himself, yellow and out of place in the world of politics.  Ultimately, by generally supporting Trump, The Times has demonstrated a significant right wing bias. Further reinforces the ideological perspective of the newspaper.