Learner response to magazine case study feedback

WWW- Well done Jenny, I am so impressed with the level of analytical detail in these CSP studies. You use media terminology accurately and keep your answers formal: 'connotes', 'consumers', 'elicit', 'predominant' and so on. You have also understood preferred and oppositional readings really well.

EBI- You have not gone into as much detail as you could have when you talk about the cover lines- you should be specific about actual cover lines that are there.

LR- Do the extension tasks for both - you should be aiming to always do this for homework as you are a high level student.

Reveal - Grade 8/9 extension tasks

1) How does the front cover engage audiences with possible narratives? Look for stories, cliffhangers, dramatic cover lines etc.
The cyber yellow typography immediately grabs the audience's attention, giving a sense of urgency. This is seen at the price tag (which lures in those who want to save money (The Struggler)) and one of the main headings. This is accompanied by the red and pink which connote passion, intimacy and femininity which is what many of the target audience are looking for. For example the cliffhanger story about Lauren's sketchy romance with a man she had met in jail. She states "[she] [hasn't] had sex [with him]...yet" This leaves the target audience in anticipation which would mean that they would have to buy the next edition of Reveal to find out what happens next.

2) What are paparazzi images and why are they crucial to the front cover of Reveal? 
The paparazzi images are what Reveal used to imply a sense of legitimacy in their articles. For example, the images of Peter Andre and Katy Price are carefully photo-shopped to make it seem as if they are plotting to meet secretly. Another example is the paparazzi images of Kelly Brook enjoying carbs to promote one of their stories that celebrities are indulging in high fibre carbohydrates rather than a diet and exercise.


Tatler - Grade 8/9 extension tasks

1) How does the front cover engage audiences with possible narratives? Look for stories, cliffhangers, dramatic cover lines etc.
One of the stories instantly draws the audience's attention stating "Oops, All my clothes fell off!". Naturally Tatler readers (and the majority of the British population) enjoy the humour of others embarrassment and would therefore buy the edition of Tatler to read further. Some Tatler readers may even be outraged by the fact their most trusted magazine that caters to their every need now resorts to using the entertainment that amuses the lower classes of society. (cough-Reveal-cough). Little do they know that if they simply reader the latter text, it would reveal that no one was in an unfortunate accident and that Tatler is just informing their target audience of what accessories and trending and fashionable.