Post on 14-Apr-2017
Target Audiences of Music Magazines
Classic FM v. NME
Classic FM - Myleene Klass
Technical Code Camera angle is an
eye-line match which makes model look approachable – appeals to target audience
Lighting brightens her face which makes her look more beautiful but does NOT sexualise her
Focus is soft and dreamy, but is not done to sexualise her
Written Code Juxtaposition of
model and title ensures magazine is still more important than main story
Formal language used throughout mag appeals to audience
Symbolic Code
Facial expression is happy and friendly
Hair and make-up is done but looks natural – appeals to target audience
Target audience – middle-class, middle-aged to elderly
NME – M.I.A
Technical Code
Sharp, close-up photo accentuates her flaws – gives her a tough, masculine look which is popular with young people – appeals to target audience
Written Code Name is written in
big, bold lettering – emphasizes her significance
Bright coloured boxes attract attention of reader
Symbolic Code Bright pink
background gives magazine fun, youthful feeling which will attract the attention of the audience
Pose represents her as rude and arrogant – popular in pop music scene
Hair and make up are messy and bright, making her seem fun, playful and edgy
Target audience – teenage – young adult, fashionable, working class