DPS Analysis +4

The medium is a double page spread article, one of the pages is an image and the other is the article. The headline is in bold and uses 2 different styles of sans serif font. It is white which contrasts on the black background. This creates a spooky feel to the article. By using the word 'eating' it creates the image of a monster which also fits in with the black background. Using the colour white for the font is a code for jazz so it follows conventions. It is written in capitals to draw attention to the article and show its worth the read. Having the artists name in a different style of font draws attention to it more than the rest of the page, they did this because it will appeal to her fans and will make them read the article more.

There is also a subheading in the article , it is in a bold white font which again is a convention of jazz. This makes it stand out and it uses words like 'sex' and 'drugs' this creates a more rock and roll image to the reader which breaks conventions for jazz because it is not normally associated with jazz. This gives the artist an attitude which  links with Dyers representation theory. It shows that the way the article will have influence on how she is now seen. The subheading also gives the reader a hint of what the article is about and gives them a preview. This will help the reader decide if they want to read the article or not.

The image shows Amy (the artist ) in all black with eyeliner, this is breaking conventions because this is a code for rock. She isn't looking into the camera however, she is pulling a funny face this creates a relationship with the reader because she is showing a fun side to her self. This will help her interact with her fans and the readers of the magazine.The photo is a medium close up. The lighting is bright on her face to draw attention to her facial features and expression. She also has tattoos this is also against conventions. Not looking directly in the camera is a code for jazz. The picture takes up half of the double page spread showing how important she is .
On the left hand top corner there is a caption describing the picture . On the bottom of the page is the page number, dateline of when the article was published and the magazine name. The picture supports Mulvey's theory because she is made to look sexy and is in a pose that shows off her curves .Having the image on a dark background makes her stand out more which draws more attention to the artist.

The text is white and uses the font serif . The font size is small , however the colour draws more attention to it on the page because of the background. The text also uses a drop capital this shows the reader where the article starts and makes it stand out more.The drop capital is the same letter of the artists name , this is common in jazz magazines so is a code. The article uses a two columns and is separated by gutters. The language used is a intimate and consultative register.It is intimate because it the artists talks about some hard and personal topics , and the interviewer talks to the artist in a consultative register because they have to be professional. The domain changes because of who is talking, the artist is more relaxed however, the interviewer is more formal. The tenor changes on different topics, if the artist is talking about something personal then she is more intimate and relaxed because she wants  her fans to understand . The article contrasts with picture because the article is deep and intimate and in a way sad, while the picture puts out a fun image.


The colour scheme matches the article because of the theme and topic talked about, they picked dark colours to show she was in a dark time and the white shows shes trying to get better , a connotation of white is that it is pure .

How this research influenced my creativity and planning ?

• I like how the colours match the article topic
• I also like the contrast of emotion from the picture to what the article discusses