PREP 02 MUSIC & NEWS question 5: How is media language used to reflect the genre conventions of a music magazine? Make bullet points below the magazine cover.
- The group, called "All Saints", shown in the main splash are presented as strong and rebellious
- This is emphasised by the tagline "We always felt like outsiders. We didn't conform to the rules"
- The group are shown to be very important as they take up the majority of the page and are the main focus of the magazine. The name "All Saints" is in a big font to emphasise the group's importance
- Other famous musicians such as Paul Young and Steve McQueen are mentioned at the bottom of the page.
- Sans-serif fonts used
- Colour scheme is fairly simple, yet professional
Mark 4 out of 5 on Media Language
ReplyDelete1. Add a bit of detail about HOW they are represented, that is their stance, posture, gesture. So 'The All Saints stand tall and confident, meeting the camera's eye unflinchingly. Their bold dress colour palette choices of black and white are uncompromisingly assertive...'
2. layout formal, grid-like, connotes seriousness; cover lines in balanced and orderly positions as base
3. few font colours, as you say, mostly black and white with accent colour yellow
4. you are right about the sans-serf font; how about the stencil effect of the ALL SAINTS? It looks very masculine, even military, perhaps linked to their 'masculine' coolness.