The album cover for Khalid's "American Teen" features a close-up shot of Khalid on the back reflecting on something, showing his facial expression. Khalid is casually dressed, reflecting the R&B/hip hop genre. The front features Khalid's picture and the album name in fancy font along with the tracklisting and age rating. The background shows a natural blue sky portraying Khalid as relaxed and casual.

1. Camerawork: On the back of the album cover, there is a close-up shot of the artist
Khalid. This helps the audience that are looking at the album know who the artist is.
They can also see the facial expression of the artist. In this case we can see Khalid
looks like he is reflecting on something – this could be the main context of the music
he has on this album: a reflection of his life.
Mise-en-scene – Costume: In this case the artist is wearing
different things in the front and back cover. He is in casual
clothing which describes his genre of music that he plays.
Which is an casual blend of the R&B/Hip Hop genres.
Design: The front of the album features the name of the album in fancy font
and also the name of the artist. It also features the age rating in the bottom left
corner above the name. The main thing you notice on the front though is the
picture of Khalid. On the back there is a track listing which tells the audience
the songs that they are listening to and also a second close up photo of the
artist Khalid.
Background: The background shows a natural surrounding with a
blue sky where Khalid is standing, this can portray his star image as
relaxed and casual.
KHALID – AMERICAN TEEN

2. Camerawork: A
master shot of the
room showing a
homemade sheep
and a starry
background. We
also see the full
band members on
the backside of the
CD which is
conventional of any
album covers. The
target audience of
Fall out Boy is
usually teenagers
so this album cover
somewhat relates
as it’s wacky,
eccentric and
creative.
Fall Out Boy – Infinity on High
This cover is typical of bands. It is common to use an image on the cover that is symbolic of the album rather
than an image of the band. This adds authenticity to their image – it makes them look more like ‘artists’
Mise en Scene: The mise en scene of this album
cover is quite dark with the starry night, which
relates to the title of ‘infinity’, as space is infinite.
In some areas however, the lighting is slightly
brighter, the creativity of this cover relates to the
style of music they produce.
Design: The design for this album is also pushed as
being eccentric and different. The writing of ‘fall out
boy’ and the tracklisting is in a wacky font, almost like
it has been handwritten by a teenager – which is the
target audience for the band. The band are doing this
to appeal to their target audience and catch their eye.

3. CONVENTIONS:
Title of Band
Title of Album
Reviews
Songs from Album
Record Company
ANALYSIS:
This poster for Mumford & Son’s new ‘Sigh No More’ album features four
different pictures of the four band members. This suggests that every band
member is special and bring something to the band. They are seen individually
as artists.
MISE EN SCENE: In the background of all of the little images, a picturesque
horizon of wheat and trees can be seen. This conveys the type of music they
play. As they are in the countryside, the target can audience can tell that the
band plays country music. Also the costumes and the band member in the
bottom right corner holding an acoustic guitar also emphasises the type of
music they play.
CAMERAWORK: All of the shots of the band members are mid-shots. These
shots give them a sense of entitlement and make them look powerful; as the
camera is placed at a slight low angle and the way most the members are
looking away from it.
DESIGN: The font of the album name and also the name of the band looks
aged and classic. The old writing connotates the genre of old country music
which the band most identify with in terms of genre.

4. CONVENTIONS:
Artist Name
Title of Album
Image of Artist
Record Company
ANALYSIS: This album picture is simple yet effective. It features
the artist – Kendrick Lamar, and the title of the album above
his head. The simplicity of it makes the artist stand out and
catches the attention of the audience. He is also advertising his
merchandise on the cover, with the ‘DAMN.’
MISE-EN-SCENE: The lighting of the cover is both dark and
light. The sun is shining on his face yet the bottom half of him
is in the shade. This is done to emphasise the face of the artist.
Make him more recognisable to the audience.
DESIGN: The lettering for the album name and Kendrick’s
name is capitalised. This is used to make it stand out among
the rest and send a message to the target audience.
CAMERAWORK: The picture is a mid shot of Kendrick. He is
placed in the centre of the shot which makes him the main
focus for this image.