RishiGCSE Media Blog

  1) Write a definition of   representation  in media studies. Clue: The answer is in the  notes above! Representation: how groups or events or individuals are presented / portrayed. 2) Now look at the cover of Closer magazine above.  List  all different types of people and groups represented on the front cover. E.g. women, celebrities, race/ethnicity etc. White powerful women/celebrity's are shown on the closer magazine cover. 3) What does the representation of   women  on this front cover suggest female audiences are mainly interested in?  people lives Gossip about other celebrity's 4) Are there any  stereotypes  you can identify? E.g. women and motherhood; celebrities etc. There are some mothers on the cover of this magazine.  5) Is there anything on the cover that  subverts  typical stereotypes in the media? yes on the magazine cover there is mini title about the uk first gay dad 6) What is the  preferred  reading of this magazine cover - what do the producers want audience

  1) Look at the  Tatler Media Pack . Go to  page 2 : how does the editor i ntroduce the magazine? The editor introduces the magazine like they have an large audience and that they all know about fashion.  2) Now go to  page 4  of the Media Pack. Focus on the print magazine ( NOT  tatler.com - the website). List the key demographic details: age, gender %, ABC1 % (social class), HHI (Household Income), % of those living in London and the South East. What do these demographic details suggest about the average Tatler reader?  70% of Tatler readers living in south east London Age:29-41 Women High class  3) Look at  page 6 . What do Tatler readers think about fashion? How much do they spend? Tatler readers think fashion is really important and are really interested in fashion. tatler readers spend lots of money on fashion.  4) Go to  page 10 . What are the special editions of Tatler that run throughout the year? What does this suggest about the Tatler audience? What about the  pyschographi