TASK 11

Images I have taken-

Pictures I have decided to use-

I have decided to use this image because it represents a girl rock band which will convey to the audience that my magazine is targeted towards females. The girls in the image are posing and using hand gestures that are used by rock bands which represents rock. Another reason why I have chosen this photo is because the clothing is quite dark and aren’t bright and vibrant which conveys the rock style and represents the genre. The location is quite desolate and gloomy which portrays the genre because it’s serious rather than colourful and uplifting. The shot is a long shot so the models are shown from head to toe so we can see they clothes and the hand gestures.

I have used this image for my front cover because it represents rock and the fashion within the genre. The leather jacket and the use of black is quite a stereotypical look within rock music and therefore people will easily recognise my front cover as rock. The colour black is heavily associated with rock music and represents the genre. I have chosen this photo also because Megan is a girl and represents the gender of which I am targeting towards. Another reason is because this image is a medium close up which would work very well with the front page for space to put cover lines over. This shot is used with most front covers and so I am following the codes and conventions by choosing this image. The background is completely plain as well which allows for writing to go over the image without looking overcrowded and busy.

I have decided to use this image because it represents another girl rock band and therefore conveys the gender of my target audience. The clothes they are wearing are rock influenced because of the dark colours. Their expressions are very moody which follows the stereotype that rock musicians are very serious and the black eye makeup increases the intensity of their mood. Therefore, I have chosen this image because it follows the codes and conventions as it follows the stereotype of rock musicians with the mood and makeup. The guitar in the photo represents rock music too because it’s an instrument that’s used heavily in this genre.

For the double page spread, I have decided to use this image because it’s very bold. The white background contrasts with their black outfits which makes the photo stand out and look effective. The expressions on the girls faces are very serious and moody which fits the stereotype of musicians in this genre being quite aggressive and angry. The shot is a long shot which means head to toe of their outfits are shown. This helps represent the genre of rock. The viewpoint is eye level too which I think intensifies the models expressions as it’s like they’re staring right at you. I have chosen this photo for the double page spread because they are the same girl group on my contents that I have labelled as the main feature of the magazine. This image also represents the gender of my magazine target audience which is a reason I have chosen it.