How is audience appeal constructed?

Mojo Double Page Spread

In this double page spread it is possible to work out the target audience by analysing the conventions and how they are used to create meaning. Look closely at colour, language register and representation. How does it represent the group of people who may be reading the magazine?


Here is a media student's analysis work of three different double page spreads. She has labelled the conventions and then explained how each element on the page is used to create meaning or appeal for the target audience. Have a look at how she has used media terminology in her analysis.