LeaB Media Blog (Mr Pall)

1.)  2.)  Mark out of 15 for Media Language: 10/15 Estimated A Level Coursework grade: B WWW: Lea, this is a good piece of production. You demonstrate good application of knowledge and understanding of media language through your effective photography, colour scheme and cover lines which demonstrate a combination of elements to communicate clear meanings throughout the product. What I most enjoy is the choice of magazine you have tried to recreate (very original!) The cover lines you have written are also in-line with original cover lines used by National Geographic so well done on completing your planning and research. EBI: Your evaluative comments are honest and reflective about the font choice and there’s not much you can really do to get the exact font match but well done for getting it as close as possible. I would say the masthead could have been slightly larger to then contrast the other cover lines. The other thing I would suggest is perhaps making the other cover line...

FRONT COVER  1.) The font used within the front cover is san serif which mirrors the brands modern aesthetic and values. However a serif font is also used which perhaps still links the brand to tradition and the social class behind the choices of the cover stars. Overall meaning that the brand has an independent modern take on traditional roles and ideals.  2.) The magazine cover features saturated and vibrant colours which goes against stereotypical aesthetics of magazines covers meaning it stands out more compared to other more mainstream magazines, drawing in audiences from new areas.  3.) The central image features a celebrity which drags in audiences attention due to her work within film: Scarlett Johansson. It is a close up shot with obscure editorial makeup which matches the bold border. The makeup seems to resemble some sort of retro aesthetic and reinforces feminine ideals since she is wearing an almost exaggerated style of makeup. 4.) Representations of gender a...