1. How does your media
product represent
particular social groups?

2. The model on the cover of a male teenage magazine represents the
self for the reader.The model which are seen on music magazines
such as ‘Q’ and ‘NME’ give the impression to illustrate the
characteristics of their targeted readers. For my music magazine my
target audience is 18- 24.The model seen on my cover of
‘Triplemmm’ is the typical music artist, which you can tell by the
cloths he is wearing and the microphone in is hand. But the reader is
not led to feel envious of the model - on the contrary, my audience
are encouraged to inspire to something like this.This is an idea
which I am very keen to incorporate in to my magazine as my target
audience is very impressionable.The cover photo does this by
looking up at the model representing him as an idol to my target
audience.The diamante jumper the model was using, connotes
luxury and power, which draws the readers attention and makes
them idealise him, inspiring a generation.

3. As my target audience is
alternative music listeners
in the age rang I had to
make sure the magazine
represented them so the
audience could identify
themselves with the
models and stories which
would create an extremely
strong interest. I made my
model look like the
stereotypical alternative
music fan to create this
connection and
representation with the
audience.
I have created a mood
board to show the
stereotypical
representation of my
audience.

4. Facebook
I have posted my
music magazine front
cover on
Facebook, here were
the response I received
that are relevant to
this question. Also
these comments are
from the age group of
my target audience 18-
24 year olds. I believe
this is important to do
as I am able to receive
really feedback from
the age group my
magazine is aimed at.

5. Twitter
I have posted my music
magazine front cover on
Twitter, here were the
response I received that are
relevant to this question.
Also this tweet are from the
age group of my target
audience 18-24 year olds. I
have decided to post my
cover on twitter as well to
get a wider rang of
feedback.This is very useful
as I can then act upon the
feedback given. Also my
target audience is
predominantly on social
media sites so I know it
would be my intended
audience giving their
feedback.