The document analyzes visual elements of an article about singer Lana Del Rey, including the black and white photo with bright colors that represents her dark and bubbly sides, her direct gaze at the camera to create a connection with readers, and the simple yet sophisticated font choice that catches the eye like her personality. It also discusses the neat layout with columns giving it a professional look and blue text boxes to draw the eye, as well as the informal language used to appeal to teenage readers.

1. American flag, suggesting that she
is from American and also
representing America.
Image placement: There is a whole
page of Lana Del Rey suggesting
her importance to this article.
Colour: There is a black and white
picture with a contrast of bright
colours to which could possibly
signify that there is a dark side to
her and a bubbly personality.
Direct address as she is looking
straight into the camera. This is so
that the audience feels a
connection with her, like she is
almost literally there with the
audience.
Font: The font is simple and bold
with a touch of sophistication to
catch the reader’s eyes and also
could connote her personality.
Gender: Could be male or
female.
Dark picture which could represent
her sad songs and the bright colour
could represent her success with
the sad songs.
Layout: The layout is neat so that it
is readable. Also, the text is in
columns to give the magazine a
professional look. There is a bright
blue text box in the middle of the
text to catch the reader’s eye and
also could represent important
statistics.
Informal language included e.g.
buzz which could suggest that the
target audience is teenagers as
they like to speak informal.
Informal language is included so
that we feel a connection.
Shot type: Medium close
up. The 'waist up'
medium shot is ideal
when the subject is
speaking or delivering
information and the fine
detail isn't needed.