Analysing and deconstructing a Magazine
Double page spread
Language
How does the article address the reader?
The article mostly addresses the audience through its use of vocabulary/language, as it more advanced and complex, showing that the article may be aimed at a slgihtly oder audience, for example: "metaphysical', which a younger audience may not know the meaning of it and therefore understand the text.
What use of dialect is there?
Throughout the article there is little dialogue, as most of it is about Midori's work and opinions.
Is the language difficult or incomprehensible?
Some of the language would be difficult to understand due to the vocabulary used, however for the older generation who like classical music, it will be understandable.
Who is the audience?
The target audience for this magazine would potentially be the older generation, who are interested more in classical music, as this article is about the passion for music and how it can benefit children, therefore addressing an audience who share the interest for classical music.
What is the purpose of this text?
The purpose of this article is to promote classical music more into the industry, and help children become more involved in music in any shape or form, to help inspire them, to encourage them to either play any instrument or join in with the vocal side of music.
Graphology
What is the colour design?
Black and white are the main colours used throughout this double page article, which help to make it clear and plain, along with being in a easy format making it easy to read. The title and font throughout is simple and clear, with no sophisticated fonts being used, which will make it easy for the readers to read, and would not distract them from reading the magazine due to that aspect.
What is the dominant image and how does that relay meaning?
The main image is of a female violinist, Midori, teaching a young group of children music. This image links in with the title 'Inspiring the young' and this is because she wants to inspire them through music and spread her passion to a younger generation of people. The stereo and the violin link together showing that music is a part of a young child's life.
Have they used pictures from real people?
The images used throughout are taken of real people. They have used a main image of young children, which show they importance in society, as they are part of the young generation and music is an important part to their life's, along with the famous musician/violinist, Midori.
How are boxes used and for what reason?
They have only used one text box, with a cream colour to it, in the middle of the first page. The text that is in the centre of this text box 'I make every effort to connect with the community wherever i perform', which gives a little snapshot of what the whole article is about, along with the title.
Structure
How are the subheadings used?
One subheading is situated at the top of the page, just underneath the title, which helps to give a overview of the main topics covered in the article together, and therefore encourages you to read the magazine through the use of the language used, such as 'passion' and 'thousands'. The subheadings give the reader an insight of what the article is about and encourages them to continue to read the whole article to find out more.
Are there any questions used?
No
Is there any sense of coherence?
The article throughout flows nicely, as it begins with her story and background and then talks about her work and what she has done to help out the children.
Does any information stand alone? Why?
The article throughout is all together, in long columns.
Look at the shapes in the overall double page spread, what do they show?
The article is written in columns, in a traditional format, split into paragraphs, therefore making it easier for the audience to read, and there is not information overload, putting the readers off. The whole article is in an organised format, therefore helping you to know what to read first and following a nice structure, therefore still aiming at an older audience.
How does the article address the reader?
The article mostly addresses the audience through its use of vocabulary/language, as it more advanced and complex, showing that the article may be aimed at a slgihtly oder audience, for example: "metaphysical', which a younger audience may not know the meaning of it and therefore understand the text.
What use of dialect is there?
Throughout the article there is little dialogue, as most of it is about Midori's work and opinions.
Is the language difficult or incomprehensible?
Some of the language would be difficult to understand due to the vocabulary used, however for the older generation who like classical music, it will be understandable.
Who is the audience?
The target audience for this magazine would potentially be the older generation, who are interested more in classical music, as this article is about the passion for music and how it can benefit children, therefore addressing an audience who share the interest for classical music.
What is the purpose of this text?
The purpose of this article is to promote classical music more into the industry, and help children become more involved in music in any shape or form, to help inspire them, to encourage them to either play any instrument or join in with the vocal side of music.
Graphology
What is the colour design?
Black and white are the main colours used throughout this double page article, which help to make it clear and plain, along with being in a easy format making it easy to read. The title and font throughout is simple and clear, with no sophisticated fonts being used, which will make it easy for the readers to read, and would not distract them from reading the magazine due to that aspect.
What is the dominant image and how does that relay meaning?
The main image is of a female violinist, Midori, teaching a young group of children music. This image links in with the title 'Inspiring the young' and this is because she wants to inspire them through music and spread her passion to a younger generation of people. The stereo and the violin link together showing that music is a part of a young child's life.
Have they used pictures from real people?
The images used throughout are taken of real people. They have used a main image of young children, which show they importance in society, as they are part of the young generation and music is an important part to their life's, along with the famous musician/violinist, Midori.
How are boxes used and for what reason?
They have only used one text box, with a cream colour to it, in the middle of the first page. The text that is in the centre of this text box 'I make every effort to connect with the community wherever i perform', which gives a little snapshot of what the whole article is about, along with the title.
Structure
How are the subheadings used?
One subheading is situated at the top of the page, just underneath the title, which helps to give a overview of the main topics covered in the article together, and therefore encourages you to read the magazine through the use of the language used, such as 'passion' and 'thousands'. The subheadings give the reader an insight of what the article is about and encourages them to continue to read the whole article to find out more.
Are there any questions used?
No
Is there any sense of coherence?
The article throughout flows nicely, as it begins with her story and background and then talks about her work and what she has done to help out the children.
Does any information stand alone? Why?
The article throughout is all together, in long columns.
Look at the shapes in the overall double page spread, what do they show?
The article is written in columns, in a traditional format, split into paragraphs, therefore making it easier for the audience to read, and there is not information overload, putting the readers off. The whole article is in an organised format, therefore helping you to know what to read first and following a nice structure, therefore still aiming at an older audience.