Organisation: Facial expressions

Facial expressions are used in magazines to give the target audience a bit of an insight into the bands personality. It can show the audience if they are rebellious or if they are serious with their music. It can also create a connection with the audience through direct address as the main cover star is addressing the audience. It is important that I understand how I can attract my audience and make my magazine look professional using facial expressions so I know which one is the best one to use for my front cover.

This is a front cover from NME. Due to the cover stars facial expressions being blank it shows that they are very serious about their work, yet a bit rebellious due to the sunglasses. This shows the audience that they take there work seriously, while being rebellious which creates a unique coolness for the band. This helps draw in their target audience. Also because they are not giving direct address this once again portrays them as rebellious as they are not addressing the audience.

This front cover is very effective. Her facial expression plays a big part as she is giving direct address while licking her finger. This gives off a very seductive look which shows the audience that she is rebellious and sexy which helps pulls in NME's target audience as they are mostly young people and this rebellious sexy approach helps create a really effective front cover. They also  draws in the audience as they will want to see why Cheryl Cole, this huge pop idol, has taken this rebellious approach as there must be a reason why she is taking this approach.

This task has helped understand how facial expressions can be used to attract an audience as well as creating an extremely effective front cover. I can refer back to this blog when making my front cover to make key decisions, such as whether or not I will use direct address which will help me create the best possible magazine.