Magazines: Oh Comely - Close-textual analysis
1) What do the typefaces used on the front cover suggest to an audience?
Suggests a more modern feel to the magazine. It gives it a very creative and alternative vibe to the entire magazine, this is reinforced by the border around it which makes it seem more like a piece of art and as if it's in a gallery.
2) The words under the title introduce the content and topics addressed. What do these suggest about the potential audience of Oh Comely?
An alternative and creative viewership which indulges in main creative hobbies.
3) How do the cover lines use narrative to create enigma? What do the cover lines suggest about the magazine's content and audience?
It suggests an alternative and creative idea of the content and the audience, with an emphasis on empowering women.
4) Write an analysis of the central image.
Her facial expression isn't entirely submissive nor dominant which gives it a very gender-neutral feel. Along with the minimal make-up (or possibly none) it reinforces that idea. Her clothing seems to be a mix between retro and posh, despite that it still looks somewhat cheap.
5) What representation of gender can be found on this front cover?
It's very transparent, and is suggesting a gender neutral representation, but seems to be edging towards femininity.
Feature: Speaking Out
1) What does the headline and standfirst suggest about Oh Comely's feminist perspective?
It wan'ts to empower women and give them as many chances and opportunities as possible.
2) What do the interviewees in this feature suggest about the values and ideologies that underpin this magazine?
It continuously reinforces the idea of empowering women and giving them opportunities to be independent.
3) How conventional is the page design in this feature? Why?
It's a very minimalist cover offering little text, but the very necessary amount to maintain and preserve the art gallery feel of the magazine.
4) Pick out specific aspects of this feature that subvert the stereotypical representation of women in the media. Are they different to what we may find in conventional women's lifestyle magazines such as Glamour or Cosmopolitan? Why is the absence of men a key feature of Oh Comely?
The feature focuses on career's and major lifestyle choices made in the women's lives, rather than focusing on a particular lifestyle, beauty and fashion.
5) How does the photography offer a fresh or unusual perspective on women?
Feature: More than gender
1) How does this feature offer a fresh perspective on gender and identity?
It uses unconventional shots of nature and candid photos of the brother and sister.
2) What is the significance of the writer and photographer? How does this fit with the Oh Comely brand?
The writer and photographer of the article is also an editor of the magazine "Entitle," which covers similar subject matter to that of Oh Comely.
3) What style of photography is used in this feature?
Candid photos of the writer and her sibling. Also several photographs of nature and things related.
4) What representations of the trans lifestyle can be found in this feature?
It's a very positive and normalised representation of that lifestyle.
5) Why is the biographical information at the end of the article significant? (Clue: the writer is also an editor of a niche, creative magazine called Entitle).
It creates creator recognition; the writer will create a relationship with the readers, who will be more open to reading more of her work, therefore she can generate a loyal audience who will be pre-set to reading any more work which she comes out with.
Suggests a more modern feel to the magazine. It gives it a very creative and alternative vibe to the entire magazine, this is reinforced by the border around it which makes it seem more like a piece of art and as if it's in a gallery.
2) The words under the title introduce the content and topics addressed. What do these suggest about the potential audience of Oh Comely?
An alternative and creative viewership which indulges in main creative hobbies.
3) How do the cover lines use narrative to create enigma? What do the cover lines suggest about the magazine's content and audience?
It suggests an alternative and creative idea of the content and the audience, with an emphasis on empowering women.
4) Write an analysis of the central image.
Her facial expression isn't entirely submissive nor dominant which gives it a very gender-neutral feel. Along with the minimal make-up (or possibly none) it reinforces that idea. Her clothing seems to be a mix between retro and posh, despite that it still looks somewhat cheap.
5) What representation of gender can be found on this front cover?
It's very transparent, and is suggesting a gender neutral representation, but seems to be edging towards femininity.
Feature: Speaking Out
1) What does the headline and standfirst suggest about Oh Comely's feminist perspective?
It wan'ts to empower women and give them as many chances and opportunities as possible.
2) What do the interviewees in this feature suggest about the values and ideologies that underpin this magazine?
It continuously reinforces the idea of empowering women and giving them opportunities to be independent.
3) How conventional is the page design in this feature? Why?
It's a very minimalist cover offering little text, but the very necessary amount to maintain and preserve the art gallery feel of the magazine.
4) Pick out specific aspects of this feature that subvert the stereotypical representation of women in the media. Are they different to what we may find in conventional women's lifestyle magazines such as Glamour or Cosmopolitan? Why is the absence of men a key feature of Oh Comely?
The feature focuses on career's and major lifestyle choices made in the women's lives, rather than focusing on a particular lifestyle, beauty and fashion.
5) How does the photography offer a fresh or unusual perspective on women?
Feature: More than gender
1) How does this feature offer a fresh perspective on gender and identity?
It uses unconventional shots of nature and candid photos of the brother and sister.
2) What is the significance of the writer and photographer? How does this fit with the Oh Comely brand?
The writer and photographer of the article is also an editor of the magazine "Entitle," which covers similar subject matter to that of Oh Comely.
3) What style of photography is used in this feature?
Candid photos of the writer and her sibling. Also several photographs of nature and things related.
4) What representations of the trans lifestyle can be found in this feature?
It's a very positive and normalised representation of that lifestyle.
5) Why is the biographical information at the end of the article significant? (Clue: the writer is also an editor of a niche, creative magazine called Entitle).
It creates creator recognition; the writer will create a relationship with the readers, who will be more open to reading more of her work, therefore she can generate a loyal audience who will be pre-set to reading any more work which she comes out with.
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