This document analyzes magazine covers and contents pages. It discusses how the use of bold colors and text on the cover helps attract the target audience. A close-up photo of the model makes readers feel more involved. On the contents page, a misty background creates intrigue and fits the style of the band featured. Color themes are also important - red connotes danger and black connotes death, fitting the alternative/rock genre. Placing the lead singer in the center draws more attention to him. Date and price information is placed strategically for visibility. In conclusion, color, images, and design elements should fit the magazine's genre to effectively engage readers.

1. My Individual Mise En
Scene Analysis Monday
3rd 2:30

2. Magazine 1 – Front cover
They use a big bold
masthead to stand
out and attract the
target audience.
The colour the
have used are red
and white. The
colour choice
makes the
masthead stand
out from
everything else on
the front cover.
The header is used to inform the reader about other articles that
feature in the magazine . Its bigger and bolder than all the other
cover line which makes it stand out as it is the main feature in
the magazine it also fits in with the model because the story is
about her
This is a close up shot.
The close proximity
allows the reader to feel
closer and more
involved making them
more inclined to buy the
magazine. The paleness
of her skin make her
face stand out to the rest
of the magazine
allowing the audience
see her facial expression.
The date the
magazine was
issued and the price
of the magazine is
placed on the
barcode.

3. Magazine 1 – Contents Page
The background is misty
which connotes a sense
of unknown and
mystery . this entices
readers in encouraging
them to read on. It also
fits with the style of
band (rock/alternative),
and it makes the
targeted audience want
to read the full story.
They use 3 colours as there
theme which are red, black
and white. Red connotes
danger and black connotes
death, this fits in with the
style of genre the
magazine is trying to
promote. Red is used to
make the more important
things stand out such as:
headlines and the name of
the magazine.
The lead singer placed in the centre of
the group which draws more attention
to him as the audience focuses on
middle first. He is also stood in front of
the other band members . And has
glasses on which makes him stand out
but also adds mystery as we cant see his
eyes.
The date is placed in the top
right corner so the reader knows
when the magazine was released
and is up to date.

4.  To conclude I have learnt that colour is very important
when designing a front cover and contents page.
Certain colours have certain connotations such as red
which connotes danger. Therefore I will use
appropriate colours to my genre. My model is also
important as if I use a close up it allows the audience to
feel more involved and are more likely to buy it. Also,
the background and costume will give connotations
therefore they need to fit with the genre and style of
band. I am doing a alternative/rock magazine and
therefore will use locations, costume and makeup to fit
with that genre.