Task 2 - Case studies/Press Packs (Vibe & XXL)

Analysing a contents page and a double page spread "Classic Pop."

CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS:

How many pages are used for contents?


There are two pages and this makes the reader secure in their value for money, as it gives the appearance of an abundance of information.


Are all editorial items listed? Or just some of them?

Some of the editorial items are listed in columns. Other editorial items are  listed but are also shown as a picture with a page number on it. This entices the reader to find out more regarding the page numbers, as the items are reinforced (there must be some importance).


How many sections are there, and what are they? How have the sections and pages been organised? Is there any order? Consider columns, alignment, captions and textboxes.

There are 4sections: features, news, regulars and reviews. The alignment of images : a mixture of small and large images in a collage organisation. 6 columns.


Which images are used? Shot types, framing, lightning and other mise-en-scene elements:

Majority medium close-ups with long shots: wider view of magazine's contents. Mood of pictures- thoughtful and happy expressions- connotations of joy. Mise-en-scene objects related to music such as a mic- reemphasis the genre of magazine. Images link to listing on contents page- often the images are expanded through words in the columns.


How does the contents page reflect the front cover?

Similar colours are used and the same branding (the logo).



DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD ANALYSIS:


One featured article is "Hall & Oates" on page 70 of the magazine.


What's the piece about? Also, reflect on its structure:

The piece is about the famous 1970s- 1980S music duo "Halls & Oates" having an influence on other musicians.

Analysis of a front page - Notes

Thursday 25^th Septmember, 2014

Analysis of a front page:

• Drop caps: The first letter of the article (in bold/capital)
• Demographic                             Audience Profiling
• Socio-economic
• LOOKING AT A VIBE MAGAZINE COVER OF CIARA:
• Audience= Male- she’s naked , (objectification and gratification)
• Masthead= the title. In this case it’s VIBE. It’s behind Ciara because she is the main focus and they are universally recognised. Largest font on the front cover.
• Semiotics= Denotations and connotations. Denotations are what you see (signifier). Connotations are what meanings/symbols are given or associated with the denotations (signified).
• Denotation of Ciara- sexy, young naked black female. Connotations – flirty, seductive, sexy, strong.
• Codes and conventions= main model image
• Shot type= long shot (head to toe). A male audience want to see her whole body
• Main cover line (bit of info that relates to the main model). The second selling point of the magazine. Anchorage (the piece of text gives more meaning to the image, and the image relates back the meaning to the text. It anchors more connotations towards the image). “Stand up! Ciara”- she’s crouching, it makes the audience want to search for a picture of her standing up. Sexual connotations. It’s anchoring meaning to the image.
• Pull quote “I’m not gonna hold back too much”- sexual connotations- revealing more
• 3-4 colours used. 2 different fonts.
• Cryptic(abbreviation of logo, masthead e.t.c)