This Magazine by Q, uses a mixture of codes and convections form the use of the artist being the centre holding his instrument, but they also use new/ different things, like the changing or over laying from the photo taking more importance than the masthead to the puffs that over lay the photo. The Magazines semiotics of this magazine has got to be the use of the guitar which is a sign that the artist plays an instrument. The fact that the photo was taken in a studio was to make the magazine basic and clean so that the artist is the main feature on the front cover this is also very convectional.
What I would include in my magazine from this:
- The fact that the front cover is full but is clean and looks modern
- The colours of red, black and white
You could so easily refer to Steve Neale here. Also proofread 'an instrument' not 'a'
ReplyDeleteWhat about a list of codes and conventions used here?
What is there about this image that breaks convention?