It's now time to complete the Assignment 1 Analytical Task. A reminder of the task AQA have set you: Analyse the cover pages of two popular magazines. How do the covers appeal to their audiences? Word count: 750 words 10 marks
AO2: Analyse and Respond
Remember - we add a couple of details to that. Firstly, the two magazines must be from the following choices and aimed at different audiences: Magazine 1: GQ OR Men's Health Magazine 2: Glamour OR Empire
Secondly, you also need to analyse your own magazinecover.
You can find guidance for the layout of the Assignment 1 Analytical Task here. Remember, you must use the official magazine Media Packs to help you with the target audience: GQ Media Pack Men's Health Media Pack Glamour Media Pack Empire Media Pack Remember, we analyse something by explaining HOW and WHY it is produced in that way and the EFFECT it has on its audience. For an A*, you need to explain in real detail and offer alternative interpretations. One of the ways of doing this is making sure we use those key words and phrases to show connotation: This tells the reader... This could signify... A possible interpretation of this is... The reader could infer that... This shows the audience... This suggests to the reader... From this, the audience will understand that... This connotes... This is significant because... This creates... This emphasises... Your analytical task is due next week - good luck!
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