1) How many
of the magazine cover key conventions feature on these editions of Tatler and Reveal?
- Variety of
fonts (serif to show class and sans serif to show they're "cool")
- Conventionally
placed title/ masthead
- Cover lines
- A deliberate
colour palette
- Strap lines
- Cover model
- direct eye contact
- placed just above the centre
- Shot professionally
2) What is
the font choice used in the title and what does this choice connote?
The serif
font implies class and sophistication.
3) What font
is used for the cover lines? What does that choice connote?
The
sans-serif fonts used for the cover lines aims to present the magazine as
modern and up to date with trends.
4) How do
the cover lines appeal to the Tatler target audience?
The cover
lines appear to be very minimal and use economical language.
5) What are
the connotations of the Tatler colour scheme on this particular front cover?
The light
and almost pastel colours make this cover look refreshing and delicate whilst
the pink lettering stands out on the page. It also adds a touch of femininity.
6) How is the central image designed to create
interest in the magazine? Find three reasons for your answer. (E.g.
Mise-en-scene such as props, costume and make-up, body position, facial
expression)
The heavy
use of eye makeup directs the reader's eyes to the model's eyes. Embroidery and
pearls are also traditionally 'posh' things which they've tried to modernise by
utilising a low neck line, (what looks like) dreadlocks and a bedazzled
choker.
