Magazines: Tatler CSP

 



Media language

1) What different examples of typography can you find on the cover of Tatler? What are the connotations of the serif and sans serif fonts?

2) How do the cover lines appeal to the Tatler target audience?
 talks about politics and royalty which has connotations of expensive
3) What are the connotations of the Tatler colour scheme on this particular front cover? Green connotes natural environment 

4) How is the central image designed to create interest in the magazine? Find three reasons for your answer. (E.g. the model, the mise-en-scene such as props, costume and make-up, body position, facial expression etc.)
  • the dress would usually be worn at special events and it is very expensive and their target audience is very rich people 
  • the make up is done by a professional which reinforces the idea of everything needing to be perfect 

Representations

1) What celebrities or famous people are mentioned on the cover? Why do you think Tatler put them on the cover? Emma weymouth  they put her on the front cover because she has a title and has power

2) What do the cover lines suggest about the lifestyle of rich people in the UK? They are interested in politics and 
marrying into power
3) Looking at the image and cover lines together, what different groups of people are represented on the cover and how are they represented? (E.g. men/women/rich people/race & ethnicity etc.) the cover lines are mainly aimed at older white rich men 

4) Are there any stereotypes being reinforced or subverted? How? Why?


Social and cultural contexts

1) What types of people are NOT featured in Tatler? (Watch the clip above again if you need help with this - the clue is in the title 'Posh People') working class

2) Tatler runs special issues on holidays, spa breaks, cosmetic surgery, watches and jewellery and private schools. What does this suggest about the magazine's representation of life in Britain? very luxurious care free and a safe happy enviroment 

3) What audience groups might be offended or insulted by the front cover of Tatler? people who have lost a friend or family due to covid 

4) Find three other front covers for Tatler from different months. What issues, subjects or people are regularly featured in Tatler? White people are often on the front page  mainly women on the front page alto of royalty or politicians on the front page

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