Language: This magazine shows a lot of the conventions of a magazine. The font is serif meaning the font is with flicks, I think it makes the text more attractive. There is one big image, this image represents a typical music artist and the style of his clothes may show how popular the artist is with kiss marks on his clothes, this suggests he has loads of female fans and is adored by millions. The cove lines are positioned in the left third which is typical of cover lines, cover lines often highlight features and because there positioned on the left third there seen when placed on a magazine stand this attracts the reader to the cover lines and can often be selling points to the magazine. On the ‘splash’ there’s a date which is typical of a magazine, it makes the magazine more professional by having this.
Ideology: The image on this magazine suggests that the person is happy to be in the position he is, also he seems relaxed with the clothing he’s wearing and his body posture also has the same effect, it suggests that he is comfortable with the life he leads, that the kiss marks on his clothes is normal for him. Also he has more of smirk on his face then a smile, this suggests confidence, and this may suggest that he’s used to this type of life style and that he’s confident with himself and his music. The artists clothes are covered with kiss marks which shows he’s a popular well know singer and he’s adored by mainly female fans. The image is a medium close up, by using this shot the reader can interpret many different things by facial expressions and body language.
Institution: Conde Nast is responsible for the production process of Vanity Fair. It produces 18 magazines including Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ and the New Yorker. The production company was founded in 1909 and is based in New York City. This company is very high name and produces top quality magazines. They also have business to business companies, 27 websites and more than 50 apps for mobile and tablet devices.
Audience: This magazine is for people interested in the celebrity world, this magazine is mainly aimed at young girls who have an interest in the artist. This magazine focuses more on pop culture than any other genre. The artist on the front of the magazine is aimed at more of the teenaged audience who are interested in pop music more than other genres. This magazine will be aimed at those specific to the artists fan base or who may be interested in that particular artist.
Representation: This magazine represents a typical international star with a huge fan base. The image represents an artist who’s fan base is mainly girls, the artist is confident in his music or typical type of genre by the smirk on his face. He also represents a typical teenaged boy. The magazine represents people who are interested in pop culture with a particular interest in the world of celebrities.
Language- This magazine has a lot of typical magazine conventions, the font is sans serif meaning that the font s bold and stands out more. There is only one image meaning the main feature is about the artist pictured. The artist is wearing glasses which maybe representative of his style or type of genre. On the left third are smaller features and a quote from the main feature, this is because the left third is usually seen first when seen on a news stand. There is a barcode on the magazine this is an electronically tagging device which specifies different information about the product. There’s a specific colour scheme and by having the artist in black & white he fits in with that scheme. The font is all the same, this gives the magazine a professional feel with a scheme.
Ideology- This magazine is a music magazine, it’s aimed at the Indie scene. The bands or artists featured in the magazine are not necessarily well known but NME highlights them as a music group. Oasis is an Indie band and Liam Gallagher is representing the band as he’s the most well-known member. By using Liam Gallagher the audience can identify that the main feature is on Oasis, the image gets straight to the point without over complicating the magazine. They also use a quote from the feature to attract audiences.
Institution- IPC Media are in charge of the publication for NME. IPC Media have a large selling portfolio selling over 350 million copies each year. The company is based in the UK; they mainly aimed at producing magazine or comic magazines.
Audience- The magazine is more aimed at men then woman with 74% of men buying the magazine compared to 26% of woman. The median age of the target audience is 23 years old. The magazine is aimed at more of an Indie target audience. NME publishes magazine with bands which may only be known to the Indie scene. 42% of students buy this magazine meaning the magazine will be distributed in local shops or places which are accessible to students of the age of 23. NME readers are said to be ‘obsessed’ with music.
Representation- NME often have artist or bans who like to push the boundaries of society, whether it’s by the way they dress or the way they act. Liam Gallagher is known for his distinctive singing style, abrasive attitude and erratic behaviour. The artist represents the magazine well because NME also push the boundaries of society with no limit reviews and controversial attitudes towards the way they produce there magazines. NME and the artists they use are reprehensive of one another in the way their attitudes are towards society.
Language- This magazine’s masthead is covered by the stars hair, this is typical of this magazine who generally do this by doing this it indicates that the magazine is well known for not all the title to be seen. The magazine also features a date and issue number this gives magazine a more professional feel. Also the ‘splash’ has a colour scheme in which the artist follows, the colour red stands out making the black and white also stand out. The font is also a recurring pattern, the slogan ‘Justin Bieber Super Boy’ suggests a lot about the magazine, they’ve been able to get this interview with this huge star who they describe as a ‘super boy’ this suggests the magazine is popular to be able to have this interview. The magazine’s left third is covered with stories making it easier for the audience to know about the magazine whilst it’s on the news-stands. Also the artists hair suggests he’s something of a ‘super boy’ his wild hairstyles suggest his wild nature and the fact his clothes are slouched and quite laid back suggests he’s confident in the life he lives, it gives the magazine a relaxed feel.
Ideology- By having a colour scheme the magazine looks more professional, it gives a relaxed feel. The masthead is in red the connotation of the colour red could be passion, maybe passion for the magazine itself or passion for its audience. There is one main image highlighting the main feature of the magazine. In the image the artist looks relaxed and comfortable in his surroundings giving the reader a relaxed feel about the magazine. The artists style looks very rock and roll and a little edgy. He also looks like a very typical teenaged boy, hair a bit wild and his style really laid back. His eyes are what attract attention first about the image, it’s almost like a seductive look between the artist and the reader, it gives a personal connection which maybe not necessarily is there but that’s the feel it gives. The artists name is also in red; this would attract the reader’s attention and relates back to the magazine’s title. The words ‘Super Boy’ are a larger font then the rest of the text on the cover, this is to highlight his status in the music industry and can also be used a sell line. The artist’s clothes also fit in with the colour scheme which makes it more relevant that he’s in the magazine.
Institution- Wenner media is in charge of the production process of Rolling Stones. The founder of the Rolling Stones is Jann Wenner who is also the head of Wenner media. The connection between the production and the editor of the magazine gives the magazine a more professional look and the magazine will be more detailed in terms of getting information right. Wenner media is a successful production company with US weekly and Men’s Journal also been key features of the production company. All three magazines have a high rating of success in the US and this makes Wenner media a good icon to have as the production team of the Rolling Stones magazine.
Audience- This issue of the Rolling Stones magazine is aimed a pop culture. The artist on the front cover is a very successful pop artist with a huge fan base. Pop culture seems to be the desired favourite. By having the successful pop artist feature on the front cover of the magazine will attract a huge audience for this issue. The Rolling Stones magazine focuses on many different types of genres depending on the issue. This issue is aimed at a pop culture audience; the image is a bit wild suggesting that the magazine would attract a wider audience if the artist didn’t look so pop but a bit edgy with his style. The leather jacket been of the shoulder would attract a teenaged audience as it appeals more to the eye. The artists styling of clothes fits with the house style this could be a connotation that he fits into this type of world, the audience could feel as those he’s relaxed about the media world so they will get the feeling of been relaxed.
Representation- The magazine is aimed at pop culture so the genre of this magazine is pop. It’s audience is aimed at pop fans with a particular interest in the artist feature on the magazine, the wild child image may attract a wider audience instead of just the usual pop fans. The artist fits with the house style which gives the audience professional feel about the magazine. That the artists a professional. Just by having a popular artist on the cover, who has a huge fan base that represented of the magazine trying to suggest that the Rolling Stones magazine is also popular and will be able to see a lot of copies with this particular artist.
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