The document provides instructions and questions for evaluating a magazine cover design. It includes questions about the photographer's intentions, how the final image fulfills those intentions, how appropriate the image is for the target magazine and audience, the meaning created by the image, and how well the image and text work together. The student responds to each question, explaining their creative choices for a magazine cover focusing on a theme of either fashion, music, food, or sports for a teenage audience.

1. MAGAZINE COVERS
EVALUATION (LO4)

3. What were your intentions when you took
the photograph?
When I took my photos my intentions were to create a happy, laidback and intriguing male fashion theme for
my audience.
I made this image evident that it was a fashion theme by getting my model to wear fashionable clothes and
stand against a plain background so it didn’t distract the audience from the model. I also made sure the
model didn’t look too serious to display a laidback and comfortable feeling by almost slouching against the
wall. I also made my image look intriguing by using direct address.
The clothes my model is wearing is different shades of blue to express an everyday casual theme with no
particular season. The background I chose doesn’t distract the audience from the main image because it is
plain but still gives off an edgy theme. I also made sure that the day I took the photo was sunny as a cloudy
day would give off a negative feeling for the audience. My model is looking straight in to the camera to create
direct address for the audience so that the model is looking at them from whatever angle. My photo is made
to look laidback so the audience doesn’t feel uncomfortable by the models position and it looks like he’s
enjoying himself.

4. How does the final image fulfil your intentions?
The final image I chosen fulfils my intentions because I created a happy, laidback and intriguing feel for the audience.
The image matches my original ideas because I wanted a plain background to make my model stand out and be the
main focus for the audience which gets the point across without reading in to it. The photo is also bright with
enough blank space above the head and around the image to add the masthead and cover lines. It is also made with
a happy feel by taking the pictures on a bright day which will also make my audience feel happy. The model is also
wearing fashionable clothes which fulfils the intentions of creating an obvious fashion theme.

5. How is the image appropriate for the front cover of a
teenage lifestyle magazine; and the specific issue you
have created?
The image I have created is appropriate for the front cover of my teenage lifestyle magazine because the model I have
used is a teenager. This means the audience can relate to my model because they are likely to be interested in the same
kind of style.
The theme is also appropriate because it is a fashion magazine which all teenagers are able to relate to.

6. What is the meaning created in the image?
The meaning created in the image is happy and stylish male fashion for teenagers.

8. How well does the combination of the image
and text work?
The combination of image and text works because I have made sure that all of the cover lines and the
masthead is visible. I have also made sure that the cover lines and masthead doesn’t go over the model.
The colour scheme Also relates the theme because it stands out on the models clothes and looks bright and
intriguing for the audience.
I did this by making the font small enough to not cover any of the models face or the whole outfit but big
enough to stand out on the model. I used a bright font colour because it stands out well on the models dark
clothes and doesn’t make the image seem to dark.

9. What is the meaning that is created?
The meaning of the magazine cover is to show the young male audience how to look fashionable even at
college. Which is shown through relevant mise en scene and the colour scheme. For example The colours
on the masthead imply that it is for a younger audience because it’s multi – coloured and looks more
visually interesting. As well as this the cover line have been created in a bright colour to emphasise the
target audience and that it is for males as it is green which is usually associated mostly it males.

10. How is it appropriate for the target
audience?
The magazine cover is appropriate for the target audience because it includes relevant cover
lines that the young audience might be interested in or that they might want to read. I have
also used bright colours that they might find visually interesting and eye catching. The
masthead is also very bold and bright which matches the colourfulness. It is also appropriate
for the target audience because I have used a teen model which matches the targeted age
group.

11. How does it fulfil your intentions?
The use of text and images that are combined shows connotations of the themes that are on my front
cover. The front cover also fulfils my intentions with relevant mise en scene and the masthead.
I have made sure that the text doesn’t cover my models face and the majority of the outfit is on show. I
have used relevant mise en scene for example the models clothes which signify that the magazine is
targeted at those interested in male fashion.

13. What were your intentions when you took
the photograph?
When I took my photos my intentions were to create a happy, bright and intriguing music magazine for a teen
audience.
I made this image evident that it was a music theme by getting my model to hold a microphone and stand
against a plain background so it didn’t distract the audience from the model and the idea of music. I also made
sure the model didn’t look too serious and display a laidback, comfortable and happy feeling by smiling and
also by the models body language. I also made my image look intriguing by using direct address.
My model is holding a microphone which suggests to the audience that it is a music magazine because she
looks as though she is about to sing. The background I chose doesn’t distract the audience from the main
image because it is plain. I also made sure that the room was well lit because I didn’t want to give off a negative
feeling for the audience. My model is looking straight in to the camera to create direct address for the audience
so that the model is looking at them from whatever angle. My photo is made to look laidback so the audience
doesn’t feel uncomfortable by the models position and it looks like she’s enjoying herself.

14. How does the final image fulfil your
intentions?
The final image I chosen fulfils my intentions because I created a happy, laidback and intriguing feel for
the audience.
The image matches my original ideas because I wanted a plain background to make my model stand out
and be the main focus for the audience which gets the point across without reading in to it. The photo is
also bright with enough blank space above the head and around the image to add the masthead and
cover lines. It is also made with a happy feel by taking the pictures in a well lit room which will also make
my audience feel happy. The model is also holding a microphone which helps with the mise en scene of
my image.

15. How is the image appropriate for the front cover
of a teenage lifestyle magazine; and the specific
issue you have created?
The image I have created is appropriate for the front cover of my teenage lifestyle magazine
because the model I have used is a teenager. This means the audience can relate to my model
because they are likely to be interested in the same kind of music.
The theme is also appropriate because it is a music magazine which all teenagers are able to
enjoy.

16. What is the meaning created in the image?
The meaning created in the image is a bright, happy and intriguing male
and female music theme for teenagers.

18. How well does the combination of the image
and text work?
The combination of image and text works because I have made sure that all of the cover lines
and the masthead is visible. I have also made sure that the cover lines and masthead doesn’t
go over the model. The colour scheme Also relates to the theme because it stands out on the
models clothes and looks bright and intriguing for the audience.
I did this by making the font small enough to not cover any of the models face or the whole
outfit but big enough to stand out on the model. I used a bright font colour because it stands
out well on the models dark clothes and doesn’t make the image seem to dark. I have also
made the main cover line and the beginning of the other cover lines purple because it will
look too dark without them.

19. What is the meaning that is created?
The meaning of the magazine cover is to show the young male and female audience about music
in the rock/indie genre. Which is shown through relevant mise en scene and the colour scheme.
For example The colours on the masthead imply that it is for a younger audience because its
multi – coloured and looks more visually interesting. As well as this the cover line have been
created in a bright colour to emphasise the target audience and that it is for those interested in
rock as purple is seen as a dark colour and shows connotations of rock music.

20. How is it appropriate for the target
audience?
The magazine cover is appropriate for the target audience because it includes relevant
cover lines that the young audience might be interested in or that they might want to
read. I have also used bright colours that they might find visually interesting and eye
catching. The masthead is also very bold and bright which matches the colourfulness.

21. How does it fulfils your intentions?
The use of text and images that are combined shows connotations of the themes that are on my
front cover. The front cover also fulfils my intentions with relevant mise en scene and the
masthead.
I have made sure that the text doesn’t cover my models face and the majority of the outfit is on
show. I have used relevant mise en scene for example the models microphone which makes it
clear that it is a music magazine. The cover lines also make it obvious that it is a rock/indie
genre.

23. What were your intentions when you took
the photograph?
When I took my photos my intentions were to create a happy, bright and intriguing food magazine for a teen
audience.
I made this image evident that it was a food theme by getting my model to hold healthy food like she was
about to eat and sit in front of a relevant background (in a café) so it didn’t distract the audience from the
model and emphasised the idea o food. I also made sure the model didn’t look too serious and display a
comfortable and happy feeling by smiling and also by the models body language. I also made my image look
intriguing by using direct address.
My model is holding fruit which suggests to the audience that it is a food magazine because she looks as
though she is about to eat it. The background I chose doesn’t distract the audience from the main image
because it is plain although still shows connotations of food as it is in the colleges café. I also made sure that
the room was well lit because I didn’t want to give off a negative feeling for the audience. My model is
looking straight in to the camera to create direct address for the audience so that the model is looking at
them from whatever angle. My photo is made to look laidback so the audience doesn’t feel uncomfortable
by the models position and it looks like she’s enjoying herself and the healthy food.

24. How does the final image fulfil your
intentions?
The final image I chosen fulfils my intentions because I created a happy, intriguing and a sense
of enjoyment for the audience.
The image matches my original ideas because I wanted a plain background but in a café to
make my model stand out and be the main focus for the audience which gets the point across
without reading in to it. The photo is also bright with enough blank space above the head and
around the image to add the masthead and cover lines. It is also made with a happy feel by
taking the pictures in a well lit room which will also make my audience feel happy. The model
is also holding fruit which helps with the mise en scene of my image and the happiness of my
model will reflect on my audience.

25. How is the image appropriate for the front cover
of a teenage lifestyle magazine; and the specific
issue you have created?
The image I have created is appropriate for the front cover of my teenage lifestyle
magazine because the model I have used is a teenager. This means the audience can
relate to my model because they will all be interested in food.
The theme is also appropriate because it is a food magazine which all teenagers
enjoy.

26. What is the meaning created in the image?
The meaning created in the image is a bright, happy and intriguing male and female food
theme for teenagers.

28. How well does the combination of the image
and text work?
The combination of image and text works because I have made sure that all of the cover lines and the masthead
is visible. I have also made sure that the cover lines and masthead doesn’t go over the model. The colour
scheme Also relates to the theme because it stands out on the models clothes and looks bright and intriguing for
the audience and it also matches the masthead colours.
I did this by making the font small enough to not cover any of the models face or the whole outfit but big
enough to stand out on the model. I used a bright font colour because it stands out well on the models dark
clothes and doesn’t make the image seem to dark. I have also made the main cover lines the same colours as
the masthead.

29. What is the meaning that is created?
The meaning of the magazine cover is to show the young male and female audience about food
that is healthy and tasty. Which is shown through relevant mise en scene and the cover lines. For
example The colours on the masthead imply that it is for a younger audience because its multi –
coloured and looks more visually interesting. As well as this the cover lines state content that
will be included in the magazine. Also the mise en scene of the props such as the fruit make it
clear to the audience it is a food themed magazine.

30. How is it appropriate for the target
audience?
The magazine cover is appropriate for the target audience because it includes
relevant cover lines that the young audience might be interested in or that they
might want to read. I have also used bright colours that they might find visually
interesting and eye catching. The masthead is also very bold and bright which
matches the colourfulness. It is also appropriate because I have used a teenage
model which is the targeted age.

31. How does it fulfils your intentions?
The use of text and images that are combined shows connotations of the themes that
are on my front cover. The front cover also fulfils my intentions with relevant mise en
scene and the masthead.
I have made sure that the text doesn’t cover my models face and the majority of the
outfit is on show. I have used relevant mise en scene for example the models fruit
which makes it clear that it is a healthy food magazine. The cover lines also make it
obvious that it is a food magazine.

33. What were your intentions when you took
the photograph?
When I took my photos my intentions were to create a happy, bright and intriguing sports magazine for a teen
audience.
I made this image evident that it was a sport theme by getting my model to hold gym weights like he was about to
work out and stand in front of a relevant background (the gym) so it didn’t distract the audience from the model
and emphasised the idea of sport with gym equipment in the background. I also made sure the model didn’t look
too serious and display a comfortable and happy feeling by smiling and also by the models body language. I also
made my image look intriguing by using direct address.
My model is holding gym equipment which suggests to the audience that it is a sports magazine because he looks
as though he is working out. The background I chose doesn’t distract the audience from the main image too much
because it is plain although it shows connotations of sports as you can see the gym equipment in the background.
I also made sure that the room was well lit because I didn’t want to give off a negative feeling for the audience. My
model is looking straight in to the camera to create direct address for the audience so that the model is looking at
them from whatever angle. My photo is made to look laidback so the audience doesn’t feel uncomfortable by the
models position and it looks like he’s enjoying himself and the easy yet effective gym routine .

34. How does the final image fulfil your
intentions?
The final image I chosen fulfils my intentions because I created a happy, intriguing and a sense of
enjoyment for the audience.
The image matches my original ideas because I wanted my image set in a gym so it makes it more clear for
the audience that it is a sports magazine but also to make my model stand out and be the main focus for
the audience which gets the point across without reading in to it. The photo is also bright with enough
blank space above the head and around the image to add the masthead and cover lines. It is also made
with a happy feel by taking the pictures in a well lit room which will also make my audience feel happy.
The model is also holding weights which helps with the mise en scene of my image and to get the point
across.

35. How is the image appropriate for the front cover
of a teenage lifestyle magazine; and the specific
issue you have created?
The image I have created is appropriate for the front cover of my teenage lifestyle magazine
because the model I have used is a teenager. This means the audience can relate to my model
because they are likely to be interested in the same kind of things.
The theme is also appropriate because it is a sports magazine which all teenagers are should be able
to relate to.

36. What is the meaning created in the image?
The meaning created in the image is happy and intriguing sports magazine for teenagers.

38. How well does the combination of the image
and text work?
The combination of image and text works because I have made sure that all of the cover lines and
the masthead is visible. I have also made sure that the cover lines and masthead doesn’t go over
the model. The colour scheme also doesn’t blend in to the background so the audience is unable
to see it.
I did this by making the font small enough to not cover any of the models face or the mise en
scene but big enough to stand out on the model. I used a dark font colour because it stands out
well on the models light clothes and colourful background.

39. What is the meaning that is created?
The meaning of the magazine cover is to show the young male and female audience about sports that is
fun and easy. This is shown through relevant mise en scene and the cover lines. For example The colours
on the masthead imply that it is for a younger audience because its multi – coloured and looks more
visually interesting. As well as this the cover lines state content that will be included in the magazine.
Also the mise en scene of the props such as the weights make it clear to the audience it is a sports
themed magazine.

40. How is it appropriate for the target
audience?
The magazine cover is appropriate for the target audience because it includes
relevant cover lines that the young audience might be interested in or that they
might want to read. The masthead is also very bold and bright which matches the
colourfulness and makes it more intriguing and visually interesting for the target
audience. It is also appropriate because I have used a teenage model which is the
targeted age.

41. How does it fulfils your intentions?
The use of text and images that are combined shows connotations of the themes that are on my
front cover. The front cover also fulfils my intentions with relevant mise en scene and the
masthead.
I have made sure that the text doesn’t cover my models face and the majority of the outfit and
mise en scene is on show. I have used relevant mise en scene for example the models weights
and the props in the background which makes it clear that it is a sports magazine. The cover lines
also make it obvious that it is a sports magazine.