I couldn't find any good pictures of myself that would warrant 'Person of the Year' status so I threw caution to the wind and went creative. I perused many magazine covers and was very disappointed to see women portrayed in the stereotypical sexually provacative roles. I wanted woman to be protrayed as strong and bold. Who is stronger and bolder than Mother Nature?
Media language techniques:
- I used a declaration for my Cover-line. I made it big and bold like Mother Nature herself. Mother Nature has become a formitable advisary of late. In the '60's it was all peace, love and flower power. Now with global warming, alternative power sources have become multi-billion dollar businesses.
- For my sub-test I used a different take of alliteration using Whether and Weather. I used a teaser and exclamation to Take a hike! Since carbon footprints seem to be the rage, a number of ways to accomplish this.
Persuation techniques:
- I used the cause vs correlation. One of the controversies about the weather patterns of late are due to global warming. Does one have to do with the other? Some say yes, some say no.
- I used plain folks to show what you can do to lower your carbon footprint. Anyone can do it. I used an 'authentic' picture of me, actually hiking.
- I used the most graphic and boldest picture of Mother Nature I could find to catch the eye. I also used a green nature-like background for the 'going green' fad that is sweeping the nation.
- I used bold bright colors for text to emphasize the pictures.
Cool cover!
ReplyDeleteYour magazine cover uses the rhyme technique. I like this technique because it is simple but yet powerful. I would want to read this magazine. It seems to draw readers in, especially women.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great cover, I like that you used different pictures as oppose to just pictures of yourself. It really draws readers in.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely read this magazine! I like the soft background, it really makes the images "pop!" You magazine seems to go against common "little working lady" media stereotypes! The provocative main image would catch eyes for the "shock" value.
ReplyDeleteAs I have already said, I like this cover. I feel it is attractive, balanced, and it sends a strong message. It definately reminds people that while the term "Mother Nature" denotes female, it is a truly powerful idea.
ReplyDeleteExciting images and fun word play! The topics all carry a similar theme but it seems to appeal to a variety of readers. I like how you challenge the mainstream by having a simple picture of yourself enjoying nature without any thrills.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are eye catchy and your wording is interesting. I like the word play and I would definitely love to know those 5 ways to lower my carbon footprint.
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ReplyDeleteI like the techniques that you used to grab an audience's attention. Your subjects may be a bit too serious for People mag. Good call for Mother Nature to be a candidate for person of the year.