Question 2

Music Magazine Evaluation

How does your media product represent

particular social groups?

Similar images

My magazine:Real media product:

comparison

The picture in my magazine and the Select magazine are similar as they both feature a union

jack flag however, in my magazine the model has the flag draped over them and in Select it is

behind him. The union jack suggests patriotisms which both images posses however, the flag is

behind Anderson in select which highlights his importance whereas my model looks more

proud, with connotations of a victorious athlete in the Olympics. In both images the flag is

obscured which suggests that there is confidence that people will know what it is, this furthers

the patriotism as it suggests that everyone will recognise the flag as its so well known and

important. It also highlights the target audience of British citizens and creates a sense of

community through common knowledge and pride. Both models are young males and the shot

is a mid-close up, showing their waist up. The gender of the models may suggest that the target

audience is predominantly male however girls would enjoy reading it too. Their age also

suggests that it’s aimed at people aged 14-20.

Both people are presented very differently. In my magazine, the model is wearing smart clothes;

his body language suggests that he is non-threatening and thoughtful as his head is tilted to one

side. Whereas in select, Anderson is wearing dark clothes and a leather jacket, he is also

showing his stomach which suggests he is confident and rebellious. The shot has been taken

from a low angle and he’s looking down which makes him seem powerful and threatening. His

pose shows confidence and is perhaps an odd posture for a man as it’s quite feminine and

sexualised. Neither people are really smiling which suggests they are serious. Both of the

characters have dark hair, however my model’s is lighter and his skin tone is darker whereas

Select features cool colours with black hair and pale skin.