Main Task: Double Page Spread Convention Diagram

Main Task: Double Page Spread Texture Analysis

Denotation:

On this double page, the image used was a picture of Eva Mendes looking down at us which is a shot from below which connotes power. The image also represent gender because stereotypically you wouldn’t see a woman in a formal shirt with a tie so this again connotes power.

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Lighting:

This image uses high key lighting to show every detail about her.

Costume:

From the picture, she is wearing a Formal shirt done up to the top and a tie. This stereotypically would be the opposite of a woman as a stereotypical woman would be in dresses. Also the neatness of her shirt could connote successfulness becuase normally when your dress like that, you would either be going to a very important job or a really formal party.

Props:

There are no prop in the main image but there are two smaller images on the double page spread. The first one on top right is of her holding a perfume which connotes she is doing a perfume advertisement. The second image on the second page on the bottom left shows she has some sort of jewellery in her mouth.

Setting:

The background on this double page spread is a plain white background to keep the audience as less distracted as possible so they can concentrate on the magazine. Also the white background go well with the black and white image of Eva Mendes, it even goes well with the main image where she’s wearing a white shirt.

Non-verbal communication:

In this image, the non verbal communication shows that she is grabbing her tie with her mouth is open and looking down at us which shows power and confidence. The way she grabs her tie connotes she has confident with the way she looks.

Target Audience:

Considering all the layout, theme and pictures, the target audience would be 25-35 year olds. Also mainly females as only girls would be interested in gossip and a interview from ‘Eva Mendes’. As this certain type of crowd will be interested in Eva Mendes and beauty related stuff like this as they will have most knowledge from it.

Main Task: Front Cover Conventions Diagram

Main Task: Introduction

My name is Tommy Ngo and i am studying AS Media Studies.
The task i am doing is to create a Front Page, Contents Page and Double Page spread for a new music magazine. The magazine will be focused on Hip-Hop/RnB genre. I have chosen this genre as I listen to this type of music which would give me a better understanding of the genre. The magazine will have lots of things about everything to do with music.

Preliminary Task: Contents Page FINAL