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104 MAGAZINE COVERS EVALUATION

What were your intentions when you took the photograph?

When I took my photos my intentions were to create a happy, laidback and intriguing male fashion theme for my audience.

I made this image evident that it was a fashion theme by getting my model to wear fashionable clothes and stand against a plain background so it didn’t distract the audience from the model. I also made sure the model didn’t look too serious to display a laidback and comfortable feeling by almost slouching against the wall. I also made my image look intriguing by using direct address.

The clothes my model is wearing is different shades of blue to express an everyday casual theme with no particular season. The background I chose doesn’t distract the audience from the main image because it is plain but still gives off an edgy theme. I also made sure that the day I took the photo was sunny as a cloudy day would give off a negative feeling for the audience. My model is looking straight in to the camera to create direct address for the audience so that the model is looking at them from whatever angle. My photo is made to look laidback so the audience doesn’t feel uncomfortable by the models position and it looks like he’s enjoying himself.

How does the final image fulfil your intentions?

The final image I chosen fulfils my intentions because I created a happy, laidback and intriguing feel for the audience.

The image matches my original ideas because I wanted a plain background to make my model stand out and be the main focus for the audience which gets the point across without reading in to it. The photo is also bright with enough blank space above the head and around the image to add the masthead and cover lines. It is also made with a happy feel by taking the pictures on a bright day which will also make my audience feel happy. The model is also wearing fashionable clothes which fulfils the intentions of creating an obvious fashion theme.

How is the image appropriate for the front cover of a teenage lifestyle magazine; and the specific issue you have created?

The image I have created is appropriate for the front cover of my teenage lifestyle magazine because the model I have used is a teenager. This means the audience can relate to my model because they are likely to be interested in the same kind of style.

The theme is also appropriate because it is a fashion magazine which all teenagers are able to relate to.

What is the meaning created in the image?

The meaning created in the image is happy and stylish male fashion for teenagers.

How well does the combination of the image and text work?

The combination of image and text works because I have made sure that all of the cover lines and the masthead is visible. I have also made sure that the cover lines and masthead doesn’t go over the model. The colour scheme Also relates the theme because it stands out on the models clothes and looks bright and intriguing for the audience.

I did this by making the font small enough to not cover any of the models face or the whole outfit but big enough to stand out on the model. I used a bright font colour because it stands out well on the models dark clothes and doesn’t make the image seem to dark.

What is the meaning that is created?

The meaning of the magazine cover is to show the young male audience how to look fashionable even at college. Which is shown through relevant mise en scene and the colour scheme. For example The colours on the masthead imply that it is for a younger audience because it’s multi – coloured and looks more visually interesting. As well as this the cover line have been created in a bright colour to emphasise the target audience and that it is for males as it is green which is usually associated mostly it males.

How is it appropriate for the target audience?

The magazine cover is appropriate for the target audience because it includes relevant cover lines that the young audience might be interested in or that they might want to read. I have also used bright colours that they might find visually interesting and eye catching. The masthead is also very bold and bright which matches the colourfulness. It is also appropriate for the target audience because I have used a teen model which matches the targeted age group.

How does it fulfil your intentions?The use of text and images that are combined shows connotations of the themes that are on my front cover. The front cover also fulfils my intentions with relevant mise en scene and the masthead.

I have made sure that the text doesn’t cover my models face and the majority of the outfit is on show. I have used relevant mise en scene for example the models clothes which signify that the magazine is targeted at those interested in male fashion.


When I took my photos my intentions were to create a happy, bright and intriguing music magazine for a teen audience.

I made this image evident that it was a music theme by getting my model to hold a microphone and stand against a plain background so it didn’t distract the audience from the model and the idea of music. I also made sure the model didn’t look too serious and display a laidback, comfortable and happy feeling by smiling and also by the models body language. I also made my image look intriguing by using direct address.

My model is holding a microphone which suggests to the audience that it is a music magazine because she looks as though she is about to sing. The background I chose doesn’t distract the audience from the main image because it is plain. I also made sure that the room was well lit because I didn’t want to give off a negative feeling for the audience. My model is looking straight in to the camera to create direct address for the audience so that the model is looking at them from whatever angle. My photo is made to look laidback so the audience doesn’t feel uncomfortable by the models position and it looks like she’s enjoying herself.


The final image I chosen fulfils my intentions because I created a happy, laidback and intriguing feel for the audience.

The image matches my original ideas because I wanted a plain background to make my model stand out and be the main focus for the audience which gets the point across without reading in to it. The photo is also bright with enough blank space above the head and around the image to add the masthead and cover lines. It is also made with a happy feel by taking the pictures in a well lit room which will also make my audience feel happy. The model is also holding a microphone which helps with the mise en scene of my image.


The image I have created is appropriate for the front cover of my teenage lifestyle magazine because the model I have used is a teenager. This means the audience can relate to my model because they are likely to be interested in the same kind of music.

The theme is also appropriate because it is a music magazine which all teenagers are able to enjoy.


The meaning created in the image is a bright, happy and intriguing male and female music theme for teenagers.


The combination of image and text works because I have made sure that all of the cover lines and the masthead is visible. I have also made sure that the cover lines and masthead doesn’t go over the model. The colour scheme Also relates to the theme because it stands out on the models clothes and looks bright and intriguing for the audience.

I did this by making the font small enough to not cover any of the models face or the whole outfit but big enough to stand out on the model. I used a bright font colour because it stands out well on the models dark clothes and doesn’t make the image seem to dark. I have also made the main cover line and the beginning of the other cover lines purple because it will look too dark without them.


The meaning of the magazine cover is to show the young male and female audience about music in the rock/indie genre. Which is shown through relevant mise en scene and the colour scheme. For example The colours on the masthead imply that it is for a younger audience because its multi – coloured and looks more visually interesting. As well as this the cover line have been created in a bright colour to emphasise the target audience and that it is for those interested in rock as purple is seen as a dark colour and shows connotations of rock music.


The magazine cover is appropriate for the target audience because it includes relevant cover lines that the young audience might be interested in or that they might want to read. I have also used bright colours that they might find visually interesting and eye catching. The masthead is also very bold and bright which matches the colourfulness.

How does it fulfils your intentions?

The use of text and images that are combined shows connotations of the themes that are on my front cover. The front cover also fulfils my intentions with relevant mise en scene and the masthead.

I have made sure that the text doesn’t cover my models face and the majority of the outfit is on show. I have used relevant mise en scene for example the models microphone which makes it clear that it is a music magazine. The cover lines also make it obvious that it is a rock/indie genre.


When I took my photos my intentions were to create a happy, bright and intriguing food magazine for a teen audience.

I made this image evident that it was a food theme by getting my model to hold healthy food like she was about to eat and sit in front of a relevant background (in a café) so it didn’t distract the audience from the model and emphasised the idea o food. I also made sure the model didn’t look too serious and display a comfortable and happy feeling by smiling and also by the models body language. I also made my image look intriguing by using direct address.

My model is holding fruit which suggests to the audience that it is a food magazine because she looks as though she is about to eat it. The background I chose doesn’t distract the audience from the main image because it is plain although still shows connotations of food as it is in the colleges café. I also made sure that the room was well lit because I didn’t want to give off a negative feeling for the audience. My model is looking straight in to the camera to create direct address for the audience so that the model is looking at them from whatever angle. My photo is made to look laidback so the audience doesn’t feel uncomfortable by the models position and it looks like she’s enjoying herself and the healthy food.

How does the final image fulfil your intentions?The final image I chosen fulfils my intentions because I created a happy, intriguing and a sense of enjoyment for the audience.

The image matches my original ideas because I wanted a plain background but in a café to make my model stand out and be the main focus for the audience which gets the point across without reading in to it. The photo is also bright with enough blank space above the head and around the image to add the masthead and cover lines. It is also made with a happy feel by taking the pictures in a well lit room which will also make my audience feel happy. The model is also holding fruit which helps with the mise en scene of my image and the happiness of my model will reflect on my audience.


The image I have created is appropriate for the front cover of my teenage lifestyle magazine because the model I have used is a teenager. This means the audience can relate to my model because they will all be interested in food.

The theme is also appropriate because it is a food magazine which all teenagers enjoy.


The meaning created in the image is a bright, happy and intriguing male and female food theme for teenagers.


The combination of image and text works because I have made sure that all of the cover lines and the masthead is visible. I have also made sure that the cover lines and masthead doesn’t go over the model. The colour scheme Also relates to the theme because it stands out on the models clothes and looks bright and intriguing for the audience and it also matches the masthead colours.

I did this by making the font small enough to not cover any of the models face or the whole outfit but big enough to stand out on the model. I used a bright font colour because it stands out well on the models dark clothes and doesn’t make the image seem to dark. I have also made the main cover lines the same colours as the masthead.


The meaning of the magazine cover is to show the young male and female audience about food that is healthy and tasty. Which is shown through relevant mise en scene and the cover lines. For example The colours on the masthead imply that it is for a younger audience because its multi – coloured and looks more visually interesting. As well as this the cover lines state content that will be included in the magazine. Also the mise en scene of the props such as the fruit make it clear to the audience it is a food themed magazine.


The magazine cover is appropriate for the target audience because it includes relevant cover lines that the young audience might be interested in or that they might want to read. I have also used bright colours that they might find visually interesting and eye catching. The masthead is also very bold and bright which matches the colourfulness. It is also appropriate because I have used a teenage model which is the targeted age.



I have made sure that the text doesn’t cover my models face and the majority of the outfit is on show. I have used relevant mise en scene for example the models fruit which makes it clear that it is a healthy food magazine. The cover lines also make it obvious that it is a food magazine.


When I took my photos my intentions were to create a happy, bright and intriguing sports magazine for a teen audience.

I made this image evident that it was a sport theme by getting my model to hold gym weights like he was about to work out and stand in front of a relevant background (the gym) so it didn’t distract the audience from the model and emphasised the idea of sport with gym equipment in the background. I also made sure the model didn’t look too serious and display a comfortable and happy feeling by smiling and also by the models body language. I also made my image look intriguing by using direct address.

My model is holding gym equipment which suggests to the audience that it is a sports magazine because he looks as though he is working out. The background I chose doesn’t distract the audience from the main image too much because it is plain although it shows connotations of sports as you can see the gym equipment in the background. I also made sure that the room was well lit because I didn’t want to give off a negative feeling for the audience. My model is looking straight in to the camera to create direct address for the audience so that the model is looking at them from whatever angle. My photo is made to look laidback so the audience doesn’t feel uncomfortable by the models position and it looks like he’s enjoying himself and the easy yet effective gym routine .


The final image I chosen fulfils my intentions because I created a happy, intriguing and a sense of enjoyment for the audience.

The image matches my original ideas because I wanted my image set in a gym so it makes it more clear for the audience that it is a sports magazine but also to make my model stand out and be the main focus for the audience which gets the point across without reading in to it. The photo is also bright with enough blank space above the head and around the image to add the masthead and cover lines. It is also made with a happy feel by taking the pictures in a well lit room which will also make my audience feel happy. The model is also holding weights which helps with the mise en scene of my image and to get the point across.


The image I have created is appropriate for the front cover of my teenage lifestyle magazine because the model I have used is a teenager. This means the audience can relate to my model because they are likely to be interested in the same kind of things.

The theme is also appropriate because it is a sports magazine which all teenagers are should be able to relate to.


The meaning created in the image is happy and intriguing sports magazine for teenagers.


The combination of image and text works because I have made sure that all of the cover lines and the masthead is visible. I have also made sure that the cover lines and masthead doesn’t go over the model. The colour scheme also doesn’t blend in to the background so the audience is unable to see it.

I did this by making the font small enough to not cover any of the models face or the mise en scene but big enough to stand out on the model. I used a dark font colour because it stands out well on the models light clothes and colourful background.


The meaning of the magazine cover is to show the young male and female audience about sports that is fun and easy. This is shown through relevant mise en scene and the cover lines. For example The colours on the masthead imply that it is for a younger audience because its multi – coloured and looks more visually interesting. As well as this the cover lines state content that will be included in the magazine. Also the mise en scene of the props such as the weights make it clear to the audience it is a sports themed magazine.


The magazine cover is appropriate for the target audience because it includes relevant cover lines that the young audience might be interested in or that they might want to read. The masthead is also very bold and bright which matches the colourfulness and makes it more intriguing and visually interesting for the target audience. It is also appropriate because I have used a teenage model which is the targeted age.



I have made sure that the text doesn’t cover my models face and the majority of the outfit and mise en scene is on show. I have used relevant mise en scene for example the models weights and the props in the background which makes it clear that it is a sports magazine. The cover lines also make it obvious that it is a sports magazine.

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