Shabd's Media Blog 1 - (Mr Bush)

Front cover 1) What do the typefaces used on the front cover suggest to an audience? The typography used for the title clearly suggests to the audience that this magazine is artsy, creative and thoughtful as it can be said that it looks like brush strokes, like a painting of sorts. 2) The words under the title introduce the content and topics addressed. What do these suggest about the potential audience of  Oh Comely ? These words suggest that the Oh Comely reader is arguably slightly pretentious as they tries to be overly creative, which gives it an aggressive, in your face vibe, in perhaps a similar way to that of the magazine. 3) How do the cover lines use narrative to create enigma? What do the cover lines suggest about the magazine's content and audience? The cover lines like "mischief" create enigma as it is a code to the reader,making them think about what the magazine is about as well as give us an idea of what kind of people an Oh Comely reader is like. That b

1) How do representations in  Oh Comely  challenge stereotypes?  The representation of women in Oh Comely challenges the stereotype of how women are typically portrayed in the media. Women in the media are usually presented in a manner which reinforces the male gaze - women are typically objectified and sexualised for the view of men. In Oh comely women are showed in a more androgynous way and are portrayed in a more natural state rather than a forced identity.  2) What representations of race, ethnicity and nationality can be found in the 'Speaking Out' feature? BAME ethnic groups are represented mainly in the Speaking Out  section of the magazine which positively highlights minorities who do not usually get any positive recognition in the media. 3) What representation of women and femininity can be found in  Oh Comely ? Oh Comely focuses on empowering women and showing how successful women can really be which is constructed through the specific imagery and conten

Front cover 1) What do the typefaces used on the front cover suggest to an audience? The typography used for the title clearly suggests to the audience that this magazine is artsy, creative and thoughtful as it can be said that it looks like brush strokes, like a painting of sorts. 2) The words under the title introduce the content and topics addressed. What do these suggest about the potential audience of  Oh Comely ? These words suggest that the Oh Comely reader is arguably slightly pretentious as they tries to be overly creative, which gives it an aggressive, in your face vibe, in perhaps a similar way to that of the magazine. 3) How do the cover lines use narrative to create enigma? What do the cover lines suggest about the magazine's content and audience? The cover lines like "mischief" create enigma as it is a code to the reader,making them think about what the magazine is about as well as give us an idea of what kind of people an Oh Comely reader is like. That b