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Friday, 30 March 2012
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Friday, 9 March 2012
Main: Double page spread - Conventions Diagram + Textual analysis

The left column of the DPS (which holds a bold banner holding the word NEWS which may be suggesting the importance of the article), as this one does, almost always holds the subject image of the article conventionally placed on the right hand column.
The big writing owned by the headline captures the eye of the audience which is especially useful if the audience is simply 'flicking through' the magazine. The colours of the headline and of the colour scheme could be representing the glamour of a rock star and done in order to appeal to the target audience (probably a rock audience). The border of the DPS seem to support this as they appear to be lights seen at a stereotypical celebrity's make up table before they walk on stage to perform.
The article is in question and answer form which may be representing an interview. I was wrong to say that their were no quotes in the article. The quotes are the answers, but a noticeable quotes is the headline itself. It reads: "Do I ever have a casual friday? Absolutely!". This offers a strong sense of familiarity to the target audience as this audience - rather than being office workers who are always dressed in tidy suits - would tend to be always dressed casually like Havok is in the image above. The headline shows the audience that Havok will be talking about celebrity culture and his style which is related to what the quote connotes: that he is never uptight, and always laid back and casual.
The lighting is very high key which is a must in magazine images (unless to create an effect such as mysteriousness).
His clothes and jewellery, in relation to the headline and other aspects of the DPS already mentioned, could be connoting his casual characteristics. The t-shirt sleeves are short, perhaps to draw attention to his tattoos, an image certain aspects of the rock audience can be familiar with. In connection with his clothing, he is standing a little relaxed, in an almost nonchalant fashion possibly suggesting that there is a certain element of being laid back, which can be supported in the calm, blank facial expression he's wearing.
Friday, 2 March 2012
Main: Audience Profile
Audience Profile
The EXPR READERs: Chris, 18, is an aspiring musician, who’s life is led solely by music: it leads his life – fashion, hobbies, ‘girlfriends’, and just general living style. His alarm clock is Muse – Falling down, and rocks out with Rage Against The Machine. When he’s not jammin’ on his guitar with his friends, he’s listening to his favourite albums and his Dad’s records: The Police and RadioHead make for a good combination of music. He loves going to gigs with his mates, or just chillin’ out at a festival. He enjoys his youth, studies well, and is always up for new things: New music, new styles, new creations…
Like most teenagers, he dreams about being on stage and blowing people’s minds, but occasionally he’s down to earth. His ‘go-getter’ life style, in his music and fashion really communicates ‘his identity’ as a young adult to everyone around him.
Milena, 17, is at Reading and Glastonbury EVERY festival - she never misses one. She's a sucker for bass players, crazy about Trivium and Escape the Fate (as she has all their albums from Ascendancy to This War Is Ours) and is head-over-heals for her band member boyfriend.
Her fashion? Black make up, black hair, black clothes; BLACK EVERYTHING. Her favourite band? The Lost Prophets. Favourite singer? Haley Williams. She isn't goth nor emo, but she's definately A ROCK CHIC.
Rick, 20, is a student who hasn't a care in the world.
Except for music - but then again, what can he say? He's passionate about it. Yeah, he misses a lecture - sometimes not his fault, sometime his fault: he can't help it when he blasting The Eagles - Hotel California out of his campus window. His roommate doesn't mind either; they do nothing but listen to Eric Clapton all day. He's a talented multi-instrumentalist and listens to everything from Coldplay - High Speed to Handel - And the Glory of the Lord. He loves life, as he loves music - rock, pop, Dire Staits, Spice Girls, baroque, modern era, Bach, Schoenberg, and it just goes on and on and on..
Fashion is always changing for him - hair styles are different every week. Converses one day and Doc Martins another. It's the only way he can really communicate his identity to the world. An identity most young guys and girls need, and that is portrayed in EXPR: openness to music.
Milena, 17, is at Reading and Glastonbury EVERY festival - she never misses one. She's a sucker for bass players, crazy about Trivium and Escape the Fate (as she has all their albums from Ascendancy to This War Is Ours) and is head-over-heals for her band member boyfriend.
Her fashion? Black make up, black hair, black clothes; BLACK EVERYTHING. Her favourite band? The Lost Prophets. Favourite singer? Haley Williams. She isn't goth nor emo, but she's definately A ROCK CHIC.
Rick, 20, is a student who hasn't a care in the world.
Except for music - but then again, what can he say? He's passionate about it. Yeah, he misses a lecture - sometimes not his fault, sometime his fault: he can't help it when he blasting The Eagles - Hotel California out of his campus window. His roommate doesn't mind either; they do nothing but listen to Eric Clapton all day. He's a talented multi-instrumentalist and listens to everything from Coldplay - High Speed to Handel - And the Glory of the Lord. He loves life, as he loves music - rock, pop, Dire Staits, Spice Girls, baroque, modern era, Bach, Schoenberg, and it just goes on and on and on..
Fashion is always changing for him - hair styles are different every week. Converses one day and Doc Martins another. It's the only way he can really communicate his identity to the world. An identity most young guys and girls need, and that is portrayed in EXPR: openness to music.
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