College magazine anlysis
Denotation • This is an image of Jack Rouse, typical college student he is holding a pen and is studying, there is a direct mode of address as he looks at the computer. • Surrounding the image there is red and yellow text is a serif font • There is a bar code in the corner this would suggest that it would be sold in shops
The image • The image does not include a star so it does not bring any star factor to the magazine, but it does include a college student which is the target audience of the magazine, thus It is making it clear who the magazine is aimed at. • The pose he is in suggest that he is studying and that he was caught mid study, he then is looking at the camera this immediately give a direct mode of address.
Masthead/house style • The mast head is written down the side of the cover this suggests that, they are tying to break convention and trying stand out from the other magazines, the font is simple and follows the house style Is set by this, it is then repeated through the magazine.
The text • The text includes many different addresses to the audience and is talking about the same topics, college. This is extremely appropriate because this is what the magazine is about.