MAGAZINES- the big issue




media language
representation
social, cultural and political contexts




media language:


typography- font types, size, colour
non-verbal codes- images, costumes/props, positioning, make up, juxtapositions, camera angles.
colours- colour theory
design and layout- rule of 3rds, structured, negative/ positive space.
verbal codes- choice of wording, slogans/taglines, emotive language, alliteration




political contexts-
three main political parties-
labour, conservitives, liberal democrats


reflection - does the product give the consumer give information on political climate?
mesaages- is the product biased? is it trying to promote any particular view point?
influence- has the product been influenced by political viewpoint or ideology?



the big issue - background/ context -
the big issue is a niche magazine and is outside the commercial mainstream. the magazine is part of a larger organisation and movement to help homeless people it is financial independent and is not owned by a commercial company.

-----------Representations--------             

•Class

•Gender

•Age

•Ethnicity

•Regional identity

•Sexuality

•Ability

•Regional identity

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----------Media contexts ---------

•Social

•Political

•Cultural

 

frequency- how often the issues are made. (once a week, once a month ect.)
appeal- who are they trying to appeal to