Research for Ancillary Task/s

As I have already started both my research and shooting for my main documentary-extract task, I thought it would be wise to begin looking into examples of both a double page spread listings magazine and a newspaper advertisement, as I was slightly confused due to me naturally associating the print production task with the conventional magazine-glossy poster, with this instead revolving around a newspaper..entirely new territory for myself. This "new territory" is even more so unique as a typical newspaper advertisement is sold through a simple image, featuring frequently a white backdrop allowing more concentration on the primary image; relating to the documentaries theme/narrative. I came to this conclusion through coming across multiple examples* of not only actual newspaper advertisements, but examples of A2 student work.

*Please note, I have used examples of Channel 4 programmes due to their frequent production of documentaries, and therefore being the most mainstream of broadcasters to market their docs by use of newspaper advertising.

By looking at these examples, I could see a distinct pattern concerning the use of fonts, images and colours. It appears that there is a noticeable concentration on props, used to convey the theme or subject matter of the documentary, aided by the simple layout and somewhat basic connection/use of images. This ironically will be more challenging to my preperation/post production, as the "less is more approach" departs so drastically from the usual production task. I must therefore implicate a lot more thought to the composition and the actual initial idea.

I have settled on using the concept of using an apprehensive/awkward image of the drama teachers face hiding behind a script (for Hairspray) with an array of hair spray cans (linking to the school putting on the production of "Hairspray" held by students, as well as scissors, hair dryers and scripts)

This study of original/conventional examples has to great extent inspired me to go about drawing up a rough template/sketch of my own newspaper advertisement, revolving around the production of hairspray and drama, possibly with the emphasis on student (correlating with my proposed theme-drama and student life).