Chosen Brief

For A2 Media Studies, I have chosen the number 8 brief which is the newspaper brief where I have to produce two pages of a local/regional newspaper with more sub products to be produced. the reason why I chose this brief is because I have a fascination with journalism and deeply desire to progress into the world of journalism and I see this brief as a stepping stone. The newspaper product will be an invaluable experience for me because it will provide the insight needed into the production of newspapers and how they are shaped to suit certain target audiences. This is only part of the reason why I chose brief number 8, when producing the newspaper I will have to investigate news stories in the hopes that the newspaper will be authentic. However, this will help me develop my investigation skills in journalism and my own independence. Journalism comes in many more forms such as photography which will come into play in the production of the newspaper due to the need of images to help convey the stories being told. The taking of the images links to the designing and formatting of the newspaper which is the final stage of journalism which I desire to gain an insight into. Any of the other briefs would not of provided the insight and experience that brief 8 will provide me and these skills that I will develop through the course will be an enormous help to stepping towards the world of journalism.