Monday, 14 September 2015

Preliminary Project - Student Magazine Analysis

The camera angle of the model in the centre of the magazine cover is taken at mid shot. The models body language and facial expression gives the impression that college is enjoyable and is a calm and relaxed atmosphere. The model also appears to be stood in a park which is a relaxed and pleasurable environment. The oppositional reading for this is that college should be a place of hard work and the model is enforcing the idea that college is too relaxed.
The language is very informal making this magazine appeal to young people.  The magazine also covers controversial topics such as underage pregnancies and legal drugs. The oppositional reading for this is that it makes college sound potentially dangerous or at the very least morally corrupt. The preferred reading for this is that college students need to be made aware and warned of these dangers before its too late.
The colour theme of red and blue appeals to male readers along with the attractive model, however the female figure could act as a role model for the female readers. This suggests that it appeals to both genders. The preferred reading here is that college is for both genders.

The typography is sans serif as the font is informal making it appeal to young people, which is the preferred reading.


The model is also wearing relaxed cool clothing matching the colour theme of red and blue, therefore appealing to both genders.

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