{Question: 2

How does you media product represent particular social

groups?

To make my product appeal to the correct target audience, my front cover model would have to represent an idealized

version of the reader, this would include the visual effects for example, the fashion that is worn, the way that they are

positioned and the way they look at the camera. Also they must appear mainstream and non-threatening. I will be using

these images as examples.

Artist Representation

Image Comparisons

The positioning of the models are also very important. For example, the first image there is one model to the front and one slightly behind, as if shadowing the front model. Also the reader can see the full view of both models.

I believe that the characters in my images have a really big effect on the readers. For example how they look at the camera can make the readers feel as if they have a person connection with the model. I chose the image on the left as I feel the audience will respond to it more,

However the second image have the models looking away from the camera and that they are fooling around, as if the camera isn’t there. This can make the reader feel isolated and not involve, however it can give off a friendly vibe toward the audience, this image is more of an article image and not a front cover.

However the second images has both models standing next to each other, this doesn’t give mush room on the front cover for promotions and articles. Also the fashion doesn’t represent the genre of the magazine as well.