Research analysis into mediums of ancillary texts. CD cover (front

cover and back) CD & Magazine advertising

Trupti Patel

Conventional Features on a CD cover

- The front cover must be appealing and eye catching for the target audience.

- The audience should be able to relate to the cover in some way.

- The artist should be identified easily and this can be shown through mise en scene.

- The artists name should be present - The name of the album- Usually two colours incorporated throughout

however this can differ according to the artist.

CD Front Cover The main image is of a very famous artist Christina Aguilera. This Image shows direct address as she is looking directly at the camera. She can represent a majority of women and send out the message that women should be proud of who they are.

The effect of this allows the audience to instantly recognise the artist.

Shot type: Close up.

The effect added to one side of her face can relate to the CD cover I will be constructing. This can show the artist as quite puzzled and mysterious.

Some people may argue her costume and the image portrayed by Christina is quite like Lady Gaga.

The colours are very eye catching to the audience. The red lipstick can allow many females to relate to her.

Typography: The typography used is very simple and easy to read. This again can connote her character as very straightforward.

CD Front Cover The close up Image of Jessie J indicates many shot types in her videos as she usually has close up shots in her music videos.

The image reinforces the wild character of Jessie J and who she is known for.

The typography and the font colour stands out. The colour gold can possibly relate to the success of Jessie J. The fact only two colours have been used allows the artists name to be easily identified and is eye catching.

The colour theme incorporated throughout this front album cover is black and gold. These are simple colours which can also possibly highlight themes/emotions of this album. The lipstick colour can allow the audience to identify the artist as Jessie J usually wears different coloured lipsticks in her music videos and album cover images.

The Image purposes direct address.

Conventional Features Found on a CD

- The artists name- usually in the same font as the front cover.

- Record Label logos - Name of the album - Usually one colour to give a simplistic look

CDImage of the lips links to the front and back cover and the image of Christina where this feature has been enlarged onto the actual CD.

This can also show bring out the feminine side of Christina even more.

Logos & Name of the record label. It is the same as shown on the back cover.

Typography of the artists name and the album name is the same throughout. ‘Christina Aguilera’ is in capital letters and the font size is quite large compared to the size of the record label which can reinforce the importance of the artist.

CD Typography The Artists name – Jessie J in bold font which allows the artist to stand out.

Record Label information written in small font size.

Name of the album; ‘Who You Are’

The colours of the actual CD, is one colour giving a very simplistic look. All the writing is in the same colour which allows it to stand out as it is vital.

Conventional Features On a CD Back Cover

- Spine coming around from the front cover. Information on the spine is usually on opposite sides on either side of the spine.

- Barcode - Institutional Information- Record Companies logos- Social networking sites for the artists fans- Track Listings

CD Back Cover The CD back cover flows nicely with the front cover and it would be recognised by the audience.

Spine which is conventional on a CD back cover with the Artists name.

Name of the album

Barcode- Another conventional feature found on a CD back cover.

Record Label Company Logo to show who represents the artist.

Institutional Information such as who produced the CD album cover -The artists website- The artists MySpace website address- social networking sites.

Track Listings- 23 Songs. This can emphasis her success in the music industry.

Image similar to the CD Front cover- gives a nice flow to the back cover.

CD Back Cover

Record Label names and name of the album and artist. They are placed on the opposite sides for the other side.

Barcode- conventional feature

Record company and the logo

Social Networking Sites possibly for her fans. Websites for the artists: -Official website-Facebook page-Twitter page

Institutional Information of the album. For example it was released in 2011. Also includes copyright information.

Track Listings. Jessie J has 13 songs featured in this album.

Conventional Features Found On A Magazine Advert

- The magazine advert must be appealing to the audience and have encouraging texts/quotes.

- Image of the artist - Colour scheme must compliment well- Released date - Downloading sites/companies- Name of the album

Magazine AdvertImage of the artist is the same as the CD font cover. This portrays her character as on going with her success. She is looking directly at the camera emphasising direct address.

Typography is the same for the artists name and the album cover name. It is easy to read and the colours used: gold & white compliment each other. The style of the font can also indicate her target audience who are usually teenage girls.

The record companies logos which have been consistent throughout the front cover, CD & back cover. This can show they are well known successful companies.

Website: www.jessiejofficial.com- implies she is trying to sell herself and encourage her fans.

The Name of the album is repeated in quotation marks which can imply it is a successful album and well known. Featuring with other artists can encourage the target audience even more as it shows the broad character of Jessie J.

Magazine Advert The image of the artist can connote many things. Firstly it is faded in with the background which can imply Ed Sheeran was a hidden artist and now is becoming a successful artist. Also that his albums are making him become well known. Direct address is shown through a close up. The colours compliment each other well and is eye-catching.

The iTunes logo is very famous and many people recognise it instantly. Being a very large company that distributes music , buyers would be easily persuaded as they may consume music from ITunes. The logo stands out as it is in black and is bold. It also shows that audiences have become more aware of consuming music online rather than buying CD’s.

The logo of the album name is shown which would be easily recognised by the audience if they saw this symbol elsewhere.

‘Out now’ and ‘Click to download’ are words which are aiming to encourage buyers.

The name of the artist is very simple and easy to read. The font size is not too big which can imply he is successful however will become even bigger in the future.

Main ImageThe Image of Rhianna reinforces the suspicious character portrayed here. The Image and the message she is portraying can show she has some sort of secret or started something new in her life. The shot is a close up of the artist which allows the audience to identify her. She is not showing much facial expression however she looks quite serious emphasising her character.

The typography of the ‘R’ is something unique as it doesn't show typical conventions as artists name is not present but has the first letter of her name. The ‘R’ not being complete can indicate something is missing in her life.

The colour used is quite dull which can connote mixed emotions of the song ‘TE AM’O.

‘TE AMO’ is the name of the song in Spanish which means ‘I Love You’ in English. This can connote the artist is directly sending this message out to someone important in her life.

MAGAZINE REPRESENTING A SONG