Original: My Work:
I have used Photoshop in GCSE's so I didn't find this task to be very challenging also I did complete this task relatively quickly, what I found annoying was copy all the text that was on the magazine cover onto my magazine cover. What I should have done is make the background the same colour unfortunately I don't know how to do that.
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Introduction:
In this part of my coursework, I have analysed real media text, I have completed 3 front cover magazine pages and 3 double pages. In the analysis I talk about 4 main elements, which are: Denotation, Conventions, Mise-En-Scene and Target Audience.
GENRE OF MUSIC
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REAL MEDIA TEXTS: TEXTUAL ANALYSES
ConventionsMasthead: The masthead for this magazine front cover is the green Title "The Source", this is because it is the largest font size comparing to the other titles. This indicates that it is the title of the magazine. The main image is in front of the masthead, this makes the main image stand out more, this is because for this instances the main image has higher priority than the masthead.
Cover lines: The cover lines that are on this magazine front page is scattered around the main image; this makes the main image stand out more because it would be easier for the audience to see. Most of the cover lines are on the left of the magazine front cover, this makes it easier to read for the reader if he is reading the cover lines, this is because the reader wouldn't have to search for the other cover lines that are on the page and all he has to do is work his way down. Colors: The colour scheme focused on this magazine is green and black, the green also stands out because it is a bright green they have chosen and comparing it to the black text it makes the front cover stand out more and very eye catching. The magazine only used the colour black for the text that stand out, E.g. "Kendrick Lamar". |
Denotation:This magazine cover consists of a black male "Kendrick Lamar" looking directly into the camera. The camera used is a close up, this is to clearly show his facial expression. The subheading are small and short so the magazine kept the cover lines to a minimum. We can notice the colour scheme straight away which would be black and green. The main image is in front of the masthead, this makes the main image stand out more. The main image is wearing his crown slanted, this could indicate to us that he has power and he does what he pleases, meaning he is able to do anything he wants.
Mise-En-SceneLighting: The lighting for this front cover is that the left side of the main image face is getting shined on, this also darkens the right side of the main image face, this could connote that he may have two personalities; relating to one of the cover lines "The good, The bad & the Ugly". The personality that everyone knows him for may only be the one that is in the "Spot" light.
NVC: The male character is looking directly into the camera, also he got his hand on his chin this could indicate that he is thinking of something, for example like making a decision Props: The Props used is a crown and ring, both (in the magazine) looking expensive. This could indicate that he has more money than the average person and he wants to be treated like a King. Target AudienceThe target audience the magazine is targeting young people who like rap music because on the front cover is a popular rapper and the magazines target audience would most likely identify him .
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ConventionsMasthead: The masthead for this magazine front cover is that the main image is in front of the masthead, this means that the reader is unable to read the masthead properly and is attracted to the main image instead, The masthead for this front cover follows its color scheme which is pink and yellow. The mast head is big and bold so that the audience would be attracted to it. there also also a line that goes through the masthead, this is to stylize the masthead and make the magazine stand out front other magazines.
Cover lines: The cover lines for this magazine is that it surrounds the main image, this is to make the main image stand out. Also Colors: The colors for this magazine uses a color scheme which would include: Black, Yellow, white and pink. The magazine uses the bright colors (White, Yellow and pink) and uses it for the text. The magazine choice a black (dark) background, this was because it makes the image stand out more. |
DenotationThis magazine cover conveys a women "Ashlee Simpson" semi naked, this is to attract most likely males to read the magazine. The camera shot is a long shot, even though you can't see her feet, you are able to see her legs. The female in the middle stands out because she is in front of the masthead of the magazine. Also in the background there seems to be shattered glass behind the women, Also t. Looking at the background this makes the centre of the picture look bigger. By looking at the magazine front cover you can identify the colour scheme which are: Pink, Yellow, and white.
Mise-En-SceneCostume: The female costume is very revealing, this is a technic to seduce the readers and convince them to read the magazine. Also her costume ironically matches the colour scheme of the magazine, this was used because it makes the colour scheme for the magazine stand out more and it would convince them to read the title and cover lines.
Lighting: The background for this magazine cover is black, also the women skin looks like it is getting reflected with some light, this makes the main image stand out more. You can see by her hair that a light is being shone on the main image, this makes her hair stand out because it is one of the brightest features in the magazine. NVC: The female in this magazine front cover is looking directly into the camera, also her pose that she is in looks very seductive, and appealing. Target AudienceThe target audience for this magazine is targeted most at people who love urban. Also this is targeted to the male gender, this is because the female on the front cover looks very seductive and would attract males.
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ConventionsMastheads: The Masthead for this magazine is behind the main image, this is to make the main image stand out more and also it gives the main image higher priority because it is a known person and more people would recognize him (Busta Rhymes) and the magazine would have a higher chances of it selling it. The Masthead for this image also correspond with the color scheme which would be green, white and black. The Masthead has got a black outlines, this is to make the green in to standout.
Cover lines: The cover lines for this magazine do not cover the main image, this is to not block the main image. Also the cover lines also follows its color scheme. colors: The color scheme with this magazine would be: Green, white and black. There is an ironic Cover line which would be "The Green Issue", this is to emphasize the green on the magazine front cover. |
DenotationThis magazine cover there is a male character that is smoking a expensive cigar. The male character is using money as his lighter to light the cigar, also the money he is using are not one dollar bills but one hundred and he is using three of them. There is also money falling in the background. The colour scheme
Mise-En-SceneCostume: The main images costume; the male is wearing a green jacket with a green scarf, this could indicate to the reader that it may be cold where he is or that he is able to purchase what looks to be an expensive clothing. The main character costume corresponds to its color scheme, which would be green.
NVC: The NVC (Non-Verbal-Communication) for this image is that the main image is lighting his cigar, with money. This is a powerful message to the readers, this is because it signifies that he has money and he is not afraid to spend (waste) the money. Also the way the main image is holding his money is in a very unique way; he is putting out his little finger when he is lighting his cigar, This is also a powerful message to the reader because it tells them he is used to having a posh life style that he is doing things that only posh people would do. Props: The props that was used in this magazine front cover is the money he is burning to light his cigar. There is also money in the background of the magazine, this again is to signify that he is living a rich life and doesn't care if he is wasting money or not. Target AudienceThis magazine is targeted to people who like rap, also this main image is a famous rapper so people who like his music would also be attracted to reading the magazine.
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ConventionsMain Cover Line: The main cover line for this double sided page is the title in the middle which says "Underneath her Brassiness", the main cover line has the largest font size so that the reader would know what this magazine double page is about. The main cover line is the same color as the other text so it wouldn't stand out but the reader would still be tempted to read it first because all of it is in bold and it is the largest text on the page.
Color: The color for this double sided page is that it is very natural. The main image is wearing blue which could signify the ocean, also around her there is brown which could signify forest and wood. The natural color is very appealing to look at so when the reader reads the content the color would make the reader more relaxed. Target AudienceBy using an attract female in the one of the double sided page, this would attract males and convince them to read it. Also The female that is on the cover is a popular women in the music industry, so women would be attracted to reading this as well because this female (Katy Perry) may be their idol so it will convince them to reading it.
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DenotationOn the right side of the magazine you can see a seductive photograph of a female looking directly into the camera, also the location of where the photo was is in the kitchen, this is a stereotype because it is telling the audiences that all women belongs in the kitchen. Looking at what the women is wearing, it is very lose, you can see that her bra is not on properly on of the straps on her shoulder is not on also her trousers it is unbuttoned. This Picture is used to lure audience in to read the writing on the other page.
Mise-En-SceneCostume: The costume the main image is wearing is to seduce the reader and also motivate them to read what the page is about. The costume the main image isn't worn properly because you are able to see that her button on her trousers/shorts is unbuttoned and also that her bra one sleeve is not on properly. By using an attractive female it would attract readers.
Lighting: Behind the main image, it looks like the light is getting shined in the background so we (the reader) only notice the main image, this makes the image stand out more and would make the main image more appealing. also the window (where the light is coming from) only shines the light on the top half of the image, leaving the bottom half dimmer, this is to make the main image top half of her stand out more. NVC: The Female is looking directly into the camera in a very appealing way. hey right hand is on what seems to be a lemon and is pressing down onto it, this image is very appealing to the reader when they read it. The main image looks to be in the kitchen because of the kitchen materials around the female. You can link this image with stereotypical views saying that women only belong in the kitchen. |
TypographyMain Cover Line: The main cover line for this magazine double sided is the main images name "CEE LO GREEN", You can identify that, that is the main cover line because it has the largest font and also it is all in capital letters. The masthead also shares the same colors as the main image which is ironic because the main cover line is the main image's name.
Color: The main colors being used in this double sided cover is black and white. The magazine uses white for the background to make the black stand out more. Target AudienceThe target audience for this double sided page is people who like rap, because the magazine is using a rapper for its main image. This is magazine is also targeted for teenagers because stereotypical they are known to try and act tough and is known not to follow rules, so this magazine is targeting them because usually rappers in their lyrics talk about not following rules etc.
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DenotationIn this magazine double sided page, you can see a man (Cee Lo Green) wearing unusual clothing. The main cover line corresponds with the color scheme which would be black. There is also white smoke in that is in the background , this is indifferent to the main image because the main image is wearing full on black, so in the left side of the magazine page, the main image would stand out. Also The on the left, the picture that was taken was a long shot, wear you are able to see the main images feet.
Mise-En-SceneCostume: The costume the main image is wearing is quite powerful; he is wearing shoulder pads with spikes on them, this is used for making him look much bigger that he actual is. The main image is also wearing a body vest, this again is to make him look bigger than he actual his.
Lighting: On the main character body, You can see where he is showing his skin, that there is a flash that reflected from his body. This is to make the main image stand out more, this is because he is wearing all black. NVC: The position that the main image has is very intimidating, he has his fists clenched and looks like he is flexing, this is intimidating because it looks like he is ready to fight and he is trying to intimidate by trying to look bigger than he actual is. |
ConventionsMain Cover Line: The Main Cover Line is has the biggest font "MAN MADE" it is also in capital letters to stand out. The magazine used the color black to be used for the main cover line, this is because the background is white and by using black it would stand out the best because white is the complete opposite from black. The main cover line is using repetition with the "MAN MADE" this is to create a catchy phase so that the reader would read the main cover line again and/or maybe read the article again. the main cover line is also mirrored upside from the original main cover line, this was used to make the reader read the original main cover line.
Colors: The colors that are being used in this magazine double page are only 2 colors which are white and black, which work really well with each other. This is because the are complete opposdes in color, so they would make each other stand out. The magazine to choose the background to be white and make everything else black (except for the main images shirt and pocket handcheif). Target AudienceThe target audience for this magazine double page is for people who like rap, this is because on the magazine the main image is of a rapper called "Rick Ross", so people who like rap usually know who the person is and would know what the gossip is about him. This magazine is targeted to teenager because stereo-typically teenagers listen to rap because of the lyrics in them being violent and a little bit ruthless, and usually Teenager would want to be the person the rap lyrics are talking about.
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DenotationLooking at this magazines double sided page i see, the main image on the left side, and i see the main cover lines on the right next to the main image. The camera shot used for the main image was a wide shot, you can tell by this because you are able to see his whole body. The main image is holding a a glass of what looks to be expensive champagne (or any expensive drink) so it may connote that he is celebrating something, this point is also backed up by the white balloons in the background, because balloons are mostly used when you are celebrating a special occasion.
Mise-En-SceneCostume: The costume the main image is wearing a suite, this signifies that he is used to living a luxuries life style, also the background of the magazine is white so and main image is wearing black so that makes him stand out. Stereo-typically people know rappers are gangsters with a lot of money, so the main image costume emphasize that stereo type because it message it is telling the reader that the main image (Rick Ross) has money and is able to spend money on an expensive suite.
Lighting: The lighting for this magazine double sided page is used in the background. The magazine used the color white to emphasize the color black, they did this to emphasize the main image to make him look brighter and make him stand out more. NVC: The NVC for this magazine double sided page is that the main image is not looking directly into the camera, he is looking somewhere else. This could indicate the higher class level that he is showing, because the person taking the picture may be asking for a picture and he may care, so he doesn't look directly into the camera. Also the pose that he is in looks like he is enjoying himself at the location he is in which looks like a party due to the balloons in the background. |
Conventions Diagrams
Audience:
In this part of my coursework, I have to carry out some audience research; creating a survey that consists of 20 questions and I have to find out what my target audience like to see in a music magazine that I will be making. I will be asking 15 (or more) people these question through 4 social networking sites; Whatapp, Skype, Facebook & SMS and then use the information that I have acquired to create my music magazine.
My 20 Questions:
1. What Gender Are You?
2. How Old Are You?
3. Should The Main Cover Image Be Male Or Female?
4. Which Angle Should Be used On The Front Cover?
5. Should There Be More Than One Person on The Front Cover?
6. What Accessories/Props Should Be Associated With The Main Image? (Tick All That Applied?)
7. Which Name For The Magazine Do You Prefer?
8. Should There Be A Barcode On The Front Of The Magazine?
9. Which Font Would You Like For The Masthead?
10. Should There Be Any Prizes/Giveaways Featured In The Magazine?
11. Should There Be An Interview On The Double Page?
12. Should There Be A Picture That Covers The Whole Of The On Of The 2 Pages Of The Double Page?
13. How Often Should An Issue Be Published?
14. Should The Magazine Include Any Freebies?
15. Should There Be A Digital/Electronic Version Of The Magazine?
16. Would You Like To See An Article Or An Interview For The Double Page?
17. How Much Are You Willing To Pay?
18. Which Layout Would You Prefer For The Content Page?
19. Would You Like Adverts To Be Randomly Featured On The Magazine?
20. Would You Like Any featured Images On The Contents Page?
My 20 Questions:
1. What Gender Are You?
2. How Old Are You?
3. Should The Main Cover Image Be Male Or Female?
4. Which Angle Should Be used On The Front Cover?
5. Should There Be More Than One Person on The Front Cover?
6. What Accessories/Props Should Be Associated With The Main Image? (Tick All That Applied?)
7. Which Name For The Magazine Do You Prefer?
8. Should There Be A Barcode On The Front Of The Magazine?
9. Which Font Would You Like For The Masthead?
10. Should There Be Any Prizes/Giveaways Featured In The Magazine?
11. Should There Be An Interview On The Double Page?
12. Should There Be A Picture That Covers The Whole Of The On Of The 2 Pages Of The Double Page?
13. How Often Should An Issue Be Published?
14. Should The Magazine Include Any Freebies?
15. Should There Be A Digital/Electronic Version Of The Magazine?
16. Would You Like To See An Article Or An Interview For The Double Page?
17. How Much Are You Willing To Pay?
18. Which Layout Would You Prefer For The Content Page?
19. Would You Like Adverts To Be Randomly Featured On The Magazine?
20. Would You Like Any featured Images On The Contents Page?
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For My Survey, I Asked 15 Different People 20 Questions On 4 Different Social Networking Sites.
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Results
Q1. What Gender Are You?
Q2. How Old Are You?
Q3. Should The Main Cover Image Be Male Or A Female?
Q4. Which Angle Should Be Used On The Front Cover?
Q5. Should There Be More Than One On The Front Cover
Q6. What Accessories/Props Should Be Associated With The Main Image?
Q7. Which Name For The Magazine Do You Prefer?
Q8. Should There Be A Barcode On The Front Of The Magazine?
Q9. Which Font Would You Like The Masthead
Q10. Should There Be An Interview Or An Article For The Double Page Spread?
Q11. Should There Be A Picture That Covers The Whole Of One Page For The Double Page?
Q12. Should There Be A Picture That Covers The Whole Of The One Of The 2 Pages Of The Double Page?
Q13. How Often Should An Issue Be Published?
Q14. Should the magazine include any freebies?
Q15. Should there be a digital/electronic version of the magazine?
Q16. Would you like to see an article or an interview for the double page?
Q17. How Much Are you willing to pay?
Q18. Which Layout would you prefer for the content page?
Q19. Would you like adverts to be randomly featured on the magazine?
Q20. Would you like any featured images on the contents page?
Profiling My Audience
The Perfect Female "The Music Office" Reader
This is Elia Martinez, a young adult, age 20, she was born in south-east London, and is attending The University Of West London to pursue her passion for Music. Her favourite music genre is R&B and Hip-Hop which she listens to daily. Her favourite artist consists of: Drake, Pit Bull, Tinie Tempah and Rihanna. She is very talented in many areas for example: playing the guitar and playing the violin. Although she is very good in those areas she is focusing all her time in singing and dancing.
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Hobbies And Interest
In Elia's spare time she spends a huge amount of time choreographing dances to her favourite music's. dancing is her passion, so she likes to create an original dance with each of her favourite music. She Then films herself and upload it onto Youtube to let people see her work. Everywhere Elia goes she always has earphones on 24/7 listening to music as she dances with the beat of the music, she is unable to stay still when she is listening to the music, also when she is alone she sings in-sync with the music because singing is also one of her passion. When she is singing and dancing she feels like their is an audience watching her, and she wants to impress them with her talents.
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Clothing & Fashion
Her clothing choices are strongly influenced by her favourite artist such as: Rihanna, Katy Perry etc. She usually wears a tank top with a band or artist on it. Elia's keeps up with the latest trends in the R&B and Hip Hop scene. If she sees an outfit that she loves in a music magazine, should would search for it online and buy it. Her love for tank tops will come in, if she buys a T-Shirt she would convert it (herself) into a tank top by cutting the edges. Her favourite shoes to wear are vans and converses when she is going out, as she feels more comfortable. Her favourite clothing accessory's would have to be Beats earphones as it makes her feel incomplete without them.
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Her Love For MUSIC
Elia has a wide range of musical influences. Ludacris, Rick Ross, Jason Derulo, John Legend, You name. She would know it. Elia tries her very best to keep up with the latest news and gossips about her favourite artist. To her, the most influential artist is Drake as whenever she is in a tough situation she listens to his music and enters into a different world. Elia is automatically able to keep up with the latest news from her favourite artist, this is because she is falling all of them on social media such as: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Etc. The first ever album she has listened to was "Loud" From Rihanna. The first ever concert Elia attended was a Drake concert in 2011 where she went with a group of friends and they had a blast. She enjoyed the atmosphere and interaction between the rapper and the audiences. She managed to get a lot of recording and videos on her iPhone that day, which she occasionally reminisce of those moments in her spare time.
The Perfect Male "The Music Office" Reader
This Is Aaron Enrique, a young adult aged 22. He was born in South-East England. His parents divorced, so he is living with his mother and her boyfriend. Aaron fill the void in his heart with music and exercises on a regular basics to reduce all his stress. He is currently studying Media Studies at the University of Sutherland (London Campus). He eats, lives and breathes the magazine from cover to cover. He usually hangs around with his friends and go to parties where he gets Tipsy/Drunk. He relies on the magazine for information about what trends are in and what R&B/Hip Hop are hot right now. Aaron ties his hardest to stick with the latest trends that are in and try not to fall too far behind or else his friends would label him as "Slow" Or "Old Fashion".
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Hobbies And Interest
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In Aarons spare time he is usually at the gym working out. Aaron is unable to use the gym If he forgets his earphones because he would easily get bored and leave. Aaron feels it is important to keep a healthy life style that why he recommends himself to go gym 3-4 times a week. While he is at the gym he usually loves to play basketball with he friends because basketball is his favorite sport and his dream when he was young was to become a basketball player. When he is not at the gym he would usually hang out with his friends and talk about the music they have been listening to. On top of all the work he is doing he is also trying to learn how to play the guitar but as the year is progressing his passion for mastering the guitar is slowly dying. On the Weekends Aaron spends the majority of the time playing watching anime with beer; He created his own computer from scratch. He watches anime such as: kuroko no basuke and Ace No Diamond.
Clothing And Fashion
Aaron likes to be shirtless most of the time, when he is at the gym he likes to be shirtless because then there would be no distractions from exercising also so that his earphones do not get tangled by his shirt. Other then being at the gym Aaron likes to keep good tabs on what is hot and not in men fashion, he is also heavily influenced by his favourite rappers. Aaron favourite store when he goes to the shopping mall is Ralph Lauren, this is because he believes that he would be on par with the new trends that come out. He also hates when he leaves his earphones at home so Aaron compromised and bought 3 pairs of earphones,, he places one at home, another in his bag and the last one in his jacket pocket, this is so he is able to listening to his music 24/7.
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His Loves For MUSIC
Aaron loves music. He believes that without music, it wouldn't motivate him to do anything. He also believes without music he would have been unable to with stand the divorce his parents had. Aaron's dream is to become a sound editor or a job somewhere in the music industry. Aaron's favourite genre of music would be Rap, this is because he believes it is very influential and it always get him into the mood to do anything, His favourite rapper is: Tupac.