Representation: The process of making meaning in still or moving images and
words/sounds. In it’s simplest form, it means to present/show someone or
somethng. However, as a concept for debate, it is used to describe the
processes by which an image ect. may be used to represent/stand for someone or
something, for examle a place or an idea.
Ideology:
Often referred to as
the system of ideas, values and beliefs which an individual group or society
holds to be true or important, these are
shared by a culture/society, or groups therein, about how
individual/society should function.
The
conceptual area of representation and ideology considers the relationship
between
- People
- Places
- Events
- Ideas
- Values and Beliefs
- Representation of the above within the media
- The issues and debates surrounding their representation
Whose
interest does the text serve ?
I
chose We Love Pop magazine. This pop magazine is aimed at a different audience.
The design of the cover of a magazine is crucial in portraying the audience
it is aimed at and the font covers and images help represent the ideology of
the genre. Ideology is the set beliefs a person/group have and different genres
different ideologies.
Who
is present in this text ? Who is absent from the text ?
Most
pop magazines use bright colours and images so this is the reason the pop music
usually a very positive representation. The front cover is more cluttered than
a rock magazine or a tabloid so it’s a little bit confused but while it
contains a lot of good information for readers/audiences. On the front cover the stars always seem to be
happy and smiling so it is a positive connotation.
Who
or what can it be said to represent ?
The
image represent Jessie J as a successful, happy and fashionable star. She is an
icon to many people, because she is very talented and she achieved many things
during the past few years.
What
does the text tell us about who made it and when and where they made it ?
The
large masthead is in a bubble with colorful fonts, so this tell us that We Love Pop magazine made it. This magazine is edited by Malcolm Magazine. We don’t
know when they made it but we know that
the magazines are usually published monthly. The magazine launched in September
2011.
Has
it’s meaning changed over the years and in what ways ?
The
typical content of We Love Pop issue are articles on artists/bands, interviews,
features on film, fashion, technology, and beauty and advertisments from
companies also aiming at the teen audience such as Universal Music and So
Fragrances. Over the years the front cover changed for example the color of the
letters or the background or the design but these are not big changes.
What
judgements do you make about the truth, accuracy or effect of this text ?
Personally
I’m interested in pop, actually this is my favourit genre. This magazine
also contain interviews and celebrity
gossip, I think that is not necessarily true but I don’t have any source and
the website is written, it is not true. – „ Ok so the Miley think isn’t exactly
true. But she is on the list a-plenty ˝- So this is
my opinion about the truth.
What judgements might other people or groups make about it ?
People who are interested in pop music will have a good oponion of the magazine because the magazine full of interesting articles about music.
Actually, no one really knows for objection because this magazine contains a lot of other things like interviews with pop stars or behind-the-scenes exclusives or photos.
What do I need to consider when making a media text ?
- important to consider what audiences do with representations
- the front cover has to be interesting and striking to draw the audience attention
- layout, design and genre
- what or who I want to represent
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