The magazine represents people ages 15-19 by using a model of a similar age on the cover who is smiling in a positive way. The cover model is black, showing the magazine aims to represent all ethnic groups. Throughout the magazine, both male and female models of various ethnicities are portrayed in a positive manner by looking directly at the camera or smiling. The goal is to appeal to both male and female readers ages 16-19 in a non-stereotypical way.

1. 2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
My magazine represents people between the ages of 15-19, this is reflected by the model used in my magazine as
they are of a similar age to my target audience. I believe the younger age group can be represented in the media
negatively so by showing talent within my magazine portrayed them in a positive way. This is because he is looking at
the camera and smiling which showing positive.
The image used is of a black person which portrays my magazine is aimed at any ethnic group. I have used a range of
different ethnicities within my magazine as the mainstream genre reflects many different ethnicities.
My magazine is clear for who it is aimed at as the image on the cover isn't of a
stereotype, for example the image isn't of a rocker, emo or chav, its aimed at
anyone. I done this so anyone could pick up my magazine without thinking its of a
particular stereotype.
Over all I think my image represents a young teenage age group who like to keep up on celeb gossip as well as
being interested within music of the mainstream pop genre. When creating my magazine I ensured I related
back to my target audience as within my focus group before creating my magazine they said ‘The image of the
main artist should represent music as well as them as individual, and also range from male to female each
issue to show it’s targeted at both sexes.‘ I did this so that my music magazine will appeal to them.
Here’s an example of an artists within the mainstream pop genre.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuwfgXD8qV8&ob=av2e

2. 2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
My main striking image on my front cover is of a model The images used throughout my contents page are similar
aged 18. I have used an image of him looking directly to the one I have used on my front cover. I have ensured
at the camera and smiling. I have done this so it that the images I have used the models are looking at the
represents people between the ages 16-19 in a positive camera or even smiling. I have done this so the target
light. audience can engage with the models, as its positive
images used. As well my images the represent both sexes
as my images are of both males and females.

3. 2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
The images used on my double page spread I have used
positive images. I have used images of models looking in
to the camera so the target audience can feel engaged
within the article. As well as this the smaller images I have
used represent the models in a positive way as my models
looking at the camera as well as smiling.