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Title of Album? Encore by Eminem The use of the word Encore suggests a continuation of a show, a continuation of success. May imply that it is a continuation of another album. Colour palette Cool tones may signify that the music in the album is quiet dark and sad. Blues and deep reds and blacks convey a very masculine colour palette and may be appealing to a male audience. The red draws the audiences eyes to the artist. Parental Advisory sticker? Connotes that.... The album features some explicit language or themes suggesting that it is targeted to an older audience Body Language Supporting himself suggest that he may have supported himself throughout his life Standing with a slant towards the audience as though he is being rewarded/ praised for what he had done. He is looking down in a form of mystery Costume Suit connotes.... That he is a person of influence and power and is higher up in a social hierarchy. Font The title is very blocky and traditionally masculine suggesting that his music is ‘masculine’. His name is not featured suggesting that he is just so successful it is not needed. Location / Setting The stage implies that he is well known and performing.
Audience clapping Gun in hands Position of camera
Props Facial Expression / Body Language
What to talk about when analysing album covers • Text eg the words, name of artists, name of album etc • Font choice • Colour palette • Location / setting • Costume & props • Body Language / Facial Expression • Camera shot / angle / framing • Graphics / logos • Positioning of elements eg text, person, graphics etc
TASK • Complete / add detail to the analysis of the Eminem album cover and upload to your blog as "Analysing Eminem Digipak". Extension Tasks 1) Complete any of the other blog tasks from this week 2) Complete another analysis of an album cover of your choice by any artist
Example of good analysis • http://carolineshawa2media.blogspot.com/2016/10/digipak-analysis.html Here is a pretty good example of an analysis of a digipak / album cover