A2 Media Production: Content Research Log

Name: Emily Harrison Source(1) York Picturehouse (Secondary) I can use this as a main focus in my article, as it is something quirky and different, and will therefore be a great place to take imagery for, as well as cover as a section in the article. Date located and reference(2) http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/York_Pictu rehouse/ Key Findings City Screen Picturehouse, which opened in January 2000, is built on the riverside site of the Yorkshire Evening Press buildings. The site had been derelict for over a decade and was something of an eyesore in the middle of one of the most historic city centres in the country. City Screen purchased the site and, with assistance from the National Lottery through the Arts Council, redeveloped it for use as a cinema with neighbouring restaurants. York Picturehouse Reviews (Secondary) https://www.google.co.uk/#q=york+picturehouse&lr d=lrd http://travel.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/City_Screen_Pictur ehouse_York__7817473 Reviews on the York City Screen Picturehouse This gives me an insight into what people like the most about the cinema, and whether they would recommend it, therefore allowing me to know whether it is worth a visit, and also what the people of York think about it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCiaa8_zbgw Little video insight into York in general, which provides a great quote, something I can emulate within the introduction of my article. Independent cinema, showing new films, as well as Indie film, old classics and cult films. They offer more than the standard cinema. My local cinema! It is so good, with excellent films and a fab cafe with a very eclectic menu. Always buzzing and appealing to all ages, a real social asset to the city of York! This is a delightful place to go to! For art-house cinema it's the only place to go in York, which is no hardship as it's excellent. It appears to have great reviews, which links to its eclectic style, therefore being a great place to check out. York offers a fascinating collection of great sites mixed with an easy-going pedestrian ambience all lassoed within its formidable wall. Its rich history goes back to ancient times when York was a Roman provincial capital.

York in General (Secondary)

The Little Shambles Tea Room (Secondary)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-LittleShambles-TeaRoom/231993736853713?id=231993736853713&sk =info This gives a general overview of the caf, which is local and sources local food, and will be great in my article to review an affordable section for food. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Reviewg186346-d2426416-ReviewsLittle_Shambles_Tea_RoomYork_North_Yorkshire_England.html This gives a good insight into people who have eaten there, therefore gaining their review/opinion, which I can quote in the article, and use to guide the reader. http://www.ink-well.co.uk/ I can use this to quote the website, and give an insight into what the shop says about itself, and give an overview into what the inkwell is about, which will be great for my article.

Meat and poultry from Riverside Butchers in Stamford Bridge Fresh fruit and vegetables from York market, which is around 1 minuet away from the caf, means its local and independent. Food Styles- Breakfast, Brunch, Burgers

Trip Advisor (Secondary)

Great little tea room just off the Shambles. Stopped in for a cup of tea and a light lunch. Sandwiches and toasties are really nice, service was great and it wasn't overly expensive Recently paid a visit to this little tea room. Unpretentious good quality food that you would expect from a Yorkshire cafe. Scones were a real hit. Warm and friendly staff. Prices are reasonable considering this is the centre of York. The inkwell is Yorkshire is a 'curiosity shoppe' specialising in records, books and pop-culture gifts. We also do a mean-line in teas & coffee. Because we take our stock seriously, we have taken great care in creating a welcoming, attractive space in which to display it Indie home-wares and fashion boutiques have been presenting their wares in imaginative retail environments for years - there's no reason why record/book shops should aspire to anything less. Our records are a mixture of high-quality reissues, new releases, and carefully selected vintage vinyl. Blues, soul, psychedelia, funk, folk, garage rock, hip-hop, easy-listening, jazz, soundtracks, spoken-word, children's records...if's it's good, we'll stock it.

Inkwell Shop (Secondary)

Inkwell Shop (Secondary)

http://andygaines.com/andy-gaines-creative/theinkwell-york-independent-business-photography/ This site gives even more information on the Inkwell, and more background into how it started, and why, which will be great for the article, to describe and recommend it.

The Inkwell is one of Yorks newest independent retailers. And, in a word is awesome. Independently run by Paul Lowman So, next time you are in York, head to Gillygate and go pop in through the door of number 10. Say hello, grab some of the mega coffee, buy a book or two and enjoy chatting to a shop owner who is passionate, enthusiastic and massively knowledgeable about his craft. Why do you like York? Because you can find something, quirky, and varied. Its great as there is always something for everyone to do, from shops to attractions, I really love it there. Why do you go to York? To shop! Its great for vintage, quirky shops, as well as high street stores, and plus on a nice day its beautiful to walk around and simply enjoy the scenery. Would you recommend it to students? Oh definitely, it has great deals and shops, from food to clothes, and overall its a great place whether you want to hit the charity shops, or splash out at Topshop. Established in 2012, we are a small business dedicated to a high level of customer service and providing quality vintage and vintageinspired items. We strongly believe in vintage design and have a wealth of knowledge regarding our products. We will be opening our high street shop in November 2013

Quick Q&A (Primary)

I carried out a quick Q&A to use in my article, more likely in a breakout box, to add some primary research, and give a students view on York and why they like it.

Dog & Bone Vintage (Secondary)

https://www.facebook.com/DogAndBoneVintage/inf o This gives background into the independently run shop, which specialises in vintage, something that provides interest within students, and proves a great place for my article.

Oxfam (Secondary)

http://www.oxfam.org.uk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxfam This gives a general background into Oxfam, which is really helpful for my article, as I am going to be visiting a bookshop. So, when it comes to writing it up, I can refer to the facts on the website, and give the reader information on Oxfam so then know where the money goes and about the charity itself.

Lift one person and they will lift others. When you support Oxfam's life-changing work, unstoppable change takes root in communities around the world. Get involved today. Oxfam is Britains leading global charity that fights poverty. It works in over 90 countries, working directly with communities to ensure the improvement of life and livelihoods. Oxfam recognizes the universality and indivisibility of human rights and has adopted these overarching aims to express these rights in practical terms:

the right to a sustainable livelihood the right to basic social services the right to life and security the right to be heard the right to an identity Note (1): secondary sources here could include: web, book, interviews, newspaper, periodicals, magazines, TV, radio. Primary sources could include: interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, structured interviews. Note(2): you must include some evidence of your research in your portfolio give the evidence a reference number so it can be cross referenced with your findings table above. Evidence will include the following: Heavily annotated outs, transcripts of interviews, recordings of interviews on CD, photocopies with annotations and notes. Be selective in what you include as evidence do not pad out your folder with irrelevant material the examiner will mark you down for this!