How does your media product represent particular social groups?

The social group I represented was famous rock artists

Professional MagazinesOn this Kerrang cover image it can be seen that there is a certain level of individualism in the artists. Each band member strikes their own pose and also wear significantly different clothes. The lead singer stands and this is also shows individuality and importance. However, the attire of all the members are casual, like what a teenager or a young adult would wear. The band members however, are of course older than the target audience which is 15-24 year olds. The fact that they dress casually like younger people not only relates to the audience on its own but also shows gives the band a rebellious look.

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Another example is in this cover of NME. All the band members dress differently to show individuality. However, in this cover rather than wearing casual and shady attire to relate to the audience, the members wear fashionable designer looking clothes. They have been positioned this way to fit the cover. All of them wear sunglasses and the light coming from behind really highlights their fame and importance.

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From these examples, and many other magazines, I concluded that I would represent my social group as individual, rebellious and glamorous. I wanted to bring out their fame through their attires and poses.

My MagazineI dressed my models casual attire and leather jackets as to show rebelliousness. In the cover photo, the model portraying the lead singer stands in front to show the importance of his individuality in the band. I thought sunglasses would be a nice touch to add glamour into the models.

In another photo, I made them all strike rock star poses to represent their fame and recognition. I also tried to have the other two models’ poses support the lead singer. The finger pointing to the screen was the idea showing the models as superior and reaching out to the audience.

My Magazine

Both images signify that the artists are rebellious, individual and casual.

My Magazine

Both images signify that the artists are glamorous and superior.

Extended TaskI designed free included posters for my magazine for which I studied different rock artists. I had the opportunity to include instruments in these posters so I decided to edit my models to resemble playing at a concert. The social group they represented were too rock artists so I made them look talented, involved in their surroundings and glamorous.

Music Artist My representation of the artist