Evaluation q 2
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My magazine represents the social groups of hip hop and rap artists and their fans. In the images, the model is dressed in dark colors and accessories like chains that portray the stereotypical style of hip hop artists. The language used in the text, like slang and exclamation points, connects with readers in an informal way. Most of the photos feature young males aged 17-25, which is the target demographic for this genre of music. The model's poses, clothing, and eye contact with the camera help audiences feel connected to hip hop culture and artists.
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Evaluation q 2
- 1. Evaluation Question 2 How does your media product represent particular social groups?
- 2. Cover Page
- 4. DPS
- 5. • In many of my images featured in my magazine my model is acting in a certain way that helps portray a rap/hip hop vibe. I made sure that even though my images relate to hip hop, my colour of my magazine will not be as harsh and can relate to other genres of music. An example of this in my cover page will be the red and black font colours but also the light peach background which comes across as “un-violent”. I used high key lighting from one source of light. For my cover page. This gave the effect that he has a shadow behind him which can be used to tell a story about he’s past. The majority of stereotyped rappers have come from a dark past therefore I found this lighting technique most relevant. My contents page however uses side lighting. Half he’s face is well lit whereas the other half is in slight darkness. I wanted to make sure that some parts of him were still dark.. This is also shown in my photography with the use of colour and clothing. While taking my photos I made sure that the people featured in the photos were dressed dark as this was to represent the stereotypical dress sense of hip hop artists. During my research I discovered that hip hop artists where many accessories such as rings, chains and sometime s hats. Therefore, I included a golden chain to add colour. His facial expressions are powerful, especially his eyes. In every image I try and make him look like he is thinking hard about something.
- 6. • My magazine is representing particular social groups by the language I used in my text. As my genre is hip hop/ rap I thought I’d using informal language such as slang to connect with the reader. An example that I included in my magazine is “The hardest in hip hop”. I also used explanation marks which gives the same effect as slang as it isn’t formal when used. I used both these throughout my magazine especially the double page spread as it included an “interview with the artist”.Another way in which my magazine represents particular social groups is that the majority of my photos feature young males mostly aged at around 17-25 which is seen as a stereotypical age for someone to read my magazine. Statistics show that the majority of people who listen to rap music are males aged 15 – 18 years olds therefore that is the age group that my magazine is aimed for. As well as this the costume of the model portrays a certain social group as in the contents page and cover page he is wearing a large gold chain across his neck which suggests that he is tough which refers to rap and hip hop. I have also represented my social group through the use of mise en scene. This social groups cares about their appearance and how everyone sees them therefore I wanted to have a model/artist that can connect with the audience so that it is clear who he magazine is aimed at. His clothes are very similar to what they would wear for example: On the cover page the artist is layering his clothes which is the current fashion trend. As my model is an inspiration to some of the youth I decided to have the artist stare straight into the camera for every image therefore the audience feels connected with them.