Main Task: Front Cover Textual Analysis

Denotation:
The magazine front cover consists of a famous man. This shot is a close up of a man and the colours are quite dull. His face is directly looking at the camera. The background of the photograph isn't really visible as the subject's head is taking up most of the space. The name of the man in the photograph is in red on the bottom left hand side and the colour matches the masthead.

Masthead:
The masthead of the music magazine is quite bright and bold. The colour immedietly draws attention to it when you first look at it.
Barcode:
The barcode is in the bottom right hand corner and this is used by retailers so that people can buy the magazine.
Coverlines:
The coverlines are distributed around the main image and not on it. This is so the attention won't be taken off the main image. The colour of the font is consistent throughout the whole of the front cover and it doesn't ruin the colour scheme. The colour scheme is black, red and white.
Selling Line:
The selling line is on the top right hand side of the magazine. It is a shorp sharp description of the magazine's main marketing point.
Dateline:
The dateline is above the barcode. It says Dec/Jan2010 so the magazine probably comes out monthly or every two months.
Website Link:
The website link is at the bottom of the barcode. This is the link for the magazine.

MISE EN SCENE

COSTUME: The man is wearing a hat and a hoodie.
PROPS: There are no props in the picture.
SETTING: The setting is probably in a studio.
LIGHTING: The lighting is quite bright on the subject's face but everywhere else the lighting is quite dull.
NVC (NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION): His facial expressions show anger. He's got an intimidating and serious look on his face.