Magazine Cover Analysis - Conventions

Magazine Cover Analysis - The Main Image

From this media text, we are given the impression through the use of mis-en-scene that  Katy Perry (as the main image) is being represented as someone with innocence and class.

One of the first things you notice is that she is giving the audience a direct mode of address but her facial expression is very bland. This could suggest that  she is trying to ‘connect’ to the audience and  that she is trying to give them the impression she is someone approachable as opposed to some main images where celebrities look intimidating.

Her dress (costume) is pink, which usually connotes innocence. This could be a way of representing her to the audience as someone who is virtuous. The glittery sequins could also connote her elegance since they are usually associated with things of the higher status.

You also notice that her hair is purple, and the colour purple usually connotes royalty. This again, strengthens my point on how she is being represented as someone with ‘higher class’. It falls gracefully to side of her arm and not down her back which may have been done purposely in order for it to be in view of the camera and for the audience to clearly see it.

Analysing The Results Of My Questionnaire

The results of my questionnaire are interesting, as not everyone I sent the questionnaire out to bothered to look at it an answer the questions. So in terms of how successful it turned out it wasn't a 100% involvement (8/10 people). However, the people who did answer my questionnaire did manage to answer all questions, and gave valid answers. The answer people have put down for each question either varies or is similar to what someone else has put down, but luckily there is a significant number in which prefers what so it won't be to hard trying to meet everyone's needs. Overall, I think I have enough feedback to create a magazine that will reach out to my target audience successfully. 

Here is a screen shot of one of the questions from my questionnaire and how many people responded.

The responses I got for that question:

"I would expect to see at least some form of text."

"A few words from the editor."

"Movie Reviews."

"A contents page so I know what things are on which page."

"An eye catching, interesting page."

"Pictures to go with the text."

"Something that will keep me reading."

"Lots of Pictures!"

My Questionnaire - The Questions

Here are the questions I have come up with for the questionnaire I have sent out.

The Preliminary Task

1. What Is The Project You Are Working On?
For the preliminary task, we have been asked to make a school magazine with the target audience being the students.

2.What Are The Key Requirements?
For key requirements, I have to make sure that I've included a medium close up shot as my main image and as well as making sure it catches it's target audience's eye, that it has relevance to my magazine in the first place. Another key requirement is to make sure I am following the conventions of a typical magazine. So the masthead is on the left hand side for example, and the sky line is at the top etc.

3. What Are the Time Frames For This Project?
We have been told that all research has to be done by Friday October 26th, The production has to be done by Friday 23rd November and that the Evaluation has to be done by Friday 14th December.

4.Who Are Your Target Audience?
The target audience I have decided on with my group is KS5 (Key Stage Five, 6th Form) and we'll make sure the magazine cover will be aimed at them in order to attract them.

Key Skills and Knowledge Presentation

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