2. Billboard magazine front cover
Mast head - covered - Billboard is
very popular company - so it is
recognizable from fewer letters
The white in the background
emphasizes the word
Resurrection showing a light suggests new life
Image – the bright light behind her
Direct mode of
address Bond with the
reader- connects
with audience
personal identity
(uses and
gratification)
'Resurrection' - In
different colour
To emphasize the
word and portray its
Importance.
head makes it look like there are lots of
photographers and cameras ready to
crab a shot of her however she holds
her arm up around her neck almost like
she doesn't want to be seen.
The white background and clothes
allows the reader to direct its attention
to the eyes of the artist creating a
connection, and portraying a genuine
message to the audience which is that
inside the magazine we are going to be
able to find more about her as a ‘real’
person and not as the ordinary media
wants to present her.
The audience might consume this type
of media to fulfil a cognitive need as
they may want to know more about
Christina Aguilera as a person. Also
some may consume this media to
divert their attention , and get away
from their day to day life problems.
3. Q magazine - front cover
‘The 300th issues’ this icon
has been placed to highlight
the importance of the 300th
issue of the magazine, its
main colour scheme is gold
and white enhancing the
writing and making it look
precious.
One main image – direct mode of
address. This is used to create a bond
with the audience
The typical colour scheme of Q magazine
is red and this is shown in this issues too,
highlighting the subtitles
Ellipsis is used to create a sense
of suspense in the audience,
anticipating the rest of the article.
‘Blow us away’ this phrase is emphasized by the
image as it shows Adele’s hair being blown away
so it reinforces its meaning.
People may consume this media to
fulfil a cognitive need as they may
want to know everything about the
artist and to acquire knowledge.
Also to help personal relationships
as it could be a good conversation
starter for the audience with people
who might share a similar interest
in the artist.
4. Billboard Magazine front Cover
Again the mast head is
coveredThe coloured in letters
make it appear less serious.
The audience might
consume this media to
obtain knowledge and
acquire information
about the artist.
Direct mode of addressconnect with the audiencepersonal identity.
The layout of the magazine is very
simple but yet effective in
portraying its message to the
audience.
The mid shot is used to
emphasize the dress that
Katy Perry is wearing
This is done to show what
she is wearing and her
fashion style which mainly
appeals to young adults.
The flowers around her and
on her dress suggest a
sense of spring and
freshness.
Pink background - used to
suggest youth , spring , fresh.
Her name is in bigger letters compared to
the rest of the writing to show its
importance
