Research into ancillary texts

This is the front cover of Beyonce’s song halo. The image is very plain and simple which adds to the effect of her message. This effect is to show that she is innocent and naive. Beyonce’s make up is also very plain and simple which enhances the message of her being angelic. The picture has no colour, which allows the audience to focus mainly on the artist herself and her album name making it easier for the audience to remember the title and image of the single when purchasing.

This is the back of Beyonce’s CD cover for her single Halo. There are many conventions on this back cover; record labels, barcodes, name of artist and single name repeated. However it also goes against the norm as there is also an advertising technique used in order to increase sales and profit for this artist. Their is an additional front CD cover of one of Beyonce’s additional albums. This allows the audience to purchase more of the artists music. The picture used on the back of the cover is also very plain and simple which adds to the simplicity of Beyonce’s innocent theme. The picture of the beach is carried on from the front to the back of the CD which shows the audience that both pieces are connected.

The CD cover is for Beyonce’s single Halo. The typography used throughout the CD cover is also used on the CD itself, allowing there to be no confusion and making it easier for the audience to acknowledge that this particular CD goes with the CD cover. The CD also uses the same simple beach picture that is used on both the front and the back of the CD cover. Publishers and record labels are also included on this CD.

Simple picture of the artist, allowing the audience to put a picture to the name

Name of the artist and the title of the CD

Artist is shown wearing simple make up. medium close up allows the audience to see Adele's facial expression.

Striking picture of main artist, similar to the one used on the front cover.

List of songs featured on the CD album. Clearly shown to avoid confusion

Barcode and CD reference number; conventions used on many CDs

Record labels and publishers

Included just the album name, this goes against the norm as the artists name is usually also included.

The record labels and publishers is a convention used on many CD’s in order to secure them by law

The background of the CD cover goes against the custom of CDs. This is because, usually, the same colours used on the front and back of the CD cover are used on the CD itself. However, this goes against the standard procedure of using the same image throughout the CD cover.