cobi charlton as media course work 2026

 

 

 

 

Media institutions For my documentary I will ensure that the posters will comply with the rules set out by the ASA. This means that it will not contain any content that may be deemed offensive by a wide audience such as gore, nudity, depictions of violence or anti-social behaviour, or cause fear or distress to audiences. This is particularly important since these posters will be visible to a public audience where it could be seen by people who are not the target audience, for example, young children; and therefore could upset them. The broadcast time of my product can be before, during, or after the watershed since I’m planning on making a football documentary which will not contain any harmful content or any content that may be perceived as offensive. Media representation In order for my documentary to be successful with audiences, it must be portrayed in a positive light so that they will be interested in watching it. I will do this by basing it on the uprising of a young footb...

 Idea: I will be making football documentary posters based on the life of a footballer including how they train, prepare and eat to stay on top of their game. Draft Posters:

TV documentaries are experiencing a surge in popularity becoming a high growth genre in the streaming area with demand growing by 142% between 2018 and 2021. Due to the Golden Age of streaming, viewers are drawn to authentic content like true crime and other informative types of content that offer real world perspectives with surveys proving that 95.7% of people enjoy that genre. The history of TV documentaries started with early cinema which gained popularity in the 1940s during the war showcasing WWII related news and other historic themes. TV transitioned from this to diverse high quality long form content from historical investigations to nature and even true crime in the 1950s and the 1960s marked a Golden Age of journalism and political importance. According to recent industry studies from 2023-2025, TV documentaries have experienced a rapid golden era growth phase, heavily contributed to by streaming services and platforms.

  The Anthony Joshua Road to Klitschko poster is aimed at a sports-focused target audience, particularly boxing fans and viewers interested in behind-the-scenes journeys of elite athletes. Unlike more dramatic or heroic sports posters, this image uses a candid moment of Anthony Joshua laughing and relaxed, which helps humanise him. This subverts typical boxing poster conventions, where fighters are often shown aggressive or intimidating, suggesting the documentary will focus on personality, preparation and mindset rather than just violence or victory. The colour scheme is natural and understated, using neutral tones such as blacks, greys and soft skin tones. This creates a realistic and grounded feel, which connotes authenticity and honesty, key traits of the documentary genre. The lack of heavy colour effects or dramatic lighting suggests the film aims to present a truthful insight into Joshua’s life and training, rather than exaggerating his persona. The shallow depth of field k...

  The Make Us Dream poster is clearly aimed at a football-focused target audience, particularly Liverpool fans and audiences interested in inspirational sports stories. The central image shows Steven Gerrard looking down at a football, which uses body language to suggest reflection, pressure and responsibility. This downward gaze creates a more emotional and personal tone, hinting that the documentary will explore both success and struggle rather than just highlights. The close framing keeps the focus on Gerrard, reinforcing his importance and status as a club legend. The colour scheme is dominated by black and deep red, which strongly links to Liverpool FC’s identity. The red connotes passion, loyalty and intensity, all of which are closely associated with both the club and its supporters. The darker background creates a dramatic and serious mood, fitting the documentary genre and suggesting a story with emotional depth. The glowing red effects around Gerrard also help him stand ...

  The Messi documentary cover is aimed at football fans, and the target audience would be fans who admire Messi or are interested in his backstory and journey to becoming a great of the game that they love. The main image is a picture of Messi pointing to the sky doing his iconic celebration which represents him thanking his grandmother, which uses iconography as it’s his unique celebration that he popularised and his body language indicates celebration and success. The image being presented from behind implies mystery since you can’t see his face but rather the name and number on the back of his shirt which suggests he is an icon and doesn’t even need to be recognised by his face since his body language displays enough, which is a sign of respect. The colour scheme is mainly made up of dark blues and blacks, creating a serious and emotional tone. These darker colours connote professionalism, realism and importance, which fits the documentary genre and suggests the film will expl...