Magazine AdvertsLO:

To understand how print adverts engage the audience

STARTER• What are

some conventions of print music advertisements for a new album?

• Large central image• Artist’s/band’s name• Album’s name• Release date• Reviews or ratings• Company logo (where

to buy/download it)• Image of the CD

(digipak in your case)• Featured songs or

item features

TASK• In pairs, annotate the music advert

– analyse the presentational features– consider how a BRAND is established /

developed

• How does it capture the audience’s attention?

• How does it promote the band/artist and their brand?

HOMEWORK• Add notes to your blog on:

– magazine adverts and convention– digipaks and conventions

• Use your class notes• You should be updating your blog every

other day with what you have learnt in lesson