2. Denotation-
Dizzee Rascal crouching in an
oblique angle shot. Fits in with
the messy, crowded
background.
Masthead- Short, Red and
white. To the left of page.
Connotation- party,
youth/teen/young adults.
Red- bold, bright colour.
The rule of thirds is not
obviously used- and oblique
angle is used and all the text
is positioned on the left hand
side of the page.
The genre is music, this is obvious
as the coverlines mention artists
and bands, tours and the subject is
a musician.
The coverlines are all featured on
the left hand side of the page- this
is unusual because humans
subconsciously look to the right
hand of a page. Draws attention
back to the artist each time.
The main cover line ‘Dizzee
Rascall’ leans toward the left
hand side and is very messily
positioned.
The barcode is very small at the
bottom right corner- won’t be
noticed- not important.
The layout is overall very
messy and informal- almost
ignores the rule of thirds- many
oblique angles used.
Mise-en-scene all suggest
youth and fun,
suggestions of parties and
stereotypical teenage
misbehaviour.
Long Shot
The straplines are serif and
not dominant but inform
the reader.
Colour scheme is red,
white and black- modern,
connotations of danger.
3. Fonts- Font is serif and therefore
informal.
Address/Language- Language is
informal and humorous to create a
casual, informal feel.
Title/Content- gigs, interviews,
new music and reviews.
Mise-en-scene
Editors letter- use of
humorous irony, casual,
slang, informal
Columns- Organised into 3
columns-rule of thriuds.
Uneven , middle column
dominates. Reoccurring 3rd
column.
Pictures linked to articles-
touring special- shows the
tour bus
Page numbers- shown multiple
times.
Main heading- Touring special.
Sub-headings- Contents
summarized and listed.
Brand Identity- red, black and
white colour scheme.
Target audience- young
adult/teenager
Shot types- The main image is
shot as a medium shot focused
on both the lady and the tour
bus behind her. It is at an
oblique angle, connoting the
chaos and fun which is
portrayed throughout the rest of
the magazine.
Rule of thirds- the use of the rule
of thirds is not used evenly in this
article. The thirds are organised
in a ways where the most
important parts are larger and the
less so are smaller. The main
article on the page is the biggest
section.
Borders around image- The
border around the image in the
cenrte is designed to appear as a
flycase. This links with the
article being based on a tour
and anchors the dominant
reading.
4. Stereotypical ‘rebellious’ behaviour
connotes youth- vandalism, alcohol,
partying.
Keeps the original messy, crowded
design created throughout the rest of
the magazine.
There is a radio, empty bottles and
cups and Dizzee Rascal doing graffiti
on a wall, looking over his shoulder as
though wary of being caught.
The font of the title is very large
and untidy. The main article is
very small, serif and organised into
4 columns, it appears that the main
focus of this page is the imagery
rather than the text. The article
seems quite professional despite the
messy surroundings. The address is
informal to make it appeal to the
target audience.
‘Tags to Riches’ is a pun of ‘Rags to Riches’
The red, black and white colour scheme
continues throughout the magazine.
5. What Links Each Section?
The colour scheme of red,
black and white is a
continuous theme
throughout each section.
Design throughout is messy
and crowded but the articles
are organised neatly among
the mess.
