Rosie Wellings Media NEA Year 2

  Supporting Evidence Document I chose the coursework print option to create my own current affairs magazine, including a website and print prototypes. This also included the planning and research into multiple current affairs magazines, their websites and their ethos/ history. If I was able to film and lockdown was different during the coursework, I might’ve chosen the music video option. However, the national lockdown made it difficult to have filming with other people in a suitable location. I wanted to produce a current affairs magazine targeted at younger adults, including topics of mental health, economics, coronavirus and politics. The audience profile I created for the readers of The Briefing were young adults, usually university students with highly developed intellect, artistic lifestyles and left-wing views. Due to their university education, they are likely to be middle class or working class. I represented this through my mood boards for my magazine and audience ...

 Script for interview with French vegan restaurant owner Claire Vallee ME: So how did you feel when you found out ONA was awarded a Michelin star? CV: Well, overwhelmed, it felt amazing of course… Not only to receive the star but I think also to bring more recognition to vegan food and how good it can be, without all the animal products! I mean, our vegan food is up there with the best now and the recognition is good at showing it’s not boring. ME: And is it true that you were self-taught before opening ONA? CV: Yes, it has always been a real passion for me, and I must admit it has been really tough. I was crowdfunding in 2016, got a loan from the bank and then had to find volunteers over social media! But clearly it was all worth it, I am very proud of myself and the team for having the passion for it. I do not think we ever dreamed of getting a Michelin star. ME: That’s impressive. What are your plans for the future in regard to ONA? CV: The pandemic is putting a strain on all h...