Billboard Magazine Cover

1.   Summarise the music celebrity you have created.  Include name, music genre, personality and how they are being used to comment on contemporary celebrity.

      The Celebrity that I have created is called Josh Parka. He is a classical and hip- hop artist that likes to experiment with music. He would like to bring back classical music in a modern way, in which would grasp people's attention and interest. Recently, however he has been receiving a lot of media attention and he would like to use this opportunity to give the audiences a message that music is not all about money, it is talent and hard work. Also that everyone should enjoy classical music and not have a negative view upon it, such as classical music being for the older generation as it may be boring.

2.   Evaluate how you have constructed the representation of your celebrity through your cover image and cover headline/text (denotation/connotation of text and image).

      I have constructed the representation of my celebrity in a humble and basic manner through the choice of my cover image and headline. The celebrity is wearing a normal long sleeved black shirt and black jeans in a smart casual fashion. This, along with the background of the cover keeps with the idea of simplicity, as he does not have excessive accessories such as chains or rings. He has an engaging pose as he is directly looking at the audience therefore connoting that he wants to spread a message to the audience. This is also able to be achieved due to him being the main, focal image in which the audience are able to focus on him more despite the contrasting, bright red masthead. The text with the title "Future of Music?" is easy to read due to contrasting colours and the message summarises what he does. His name "Josh Parka" is bolded so that the audience can tell that the name belongs to the celebrity on the cover. 

3.   Analyse how far you have used and/or challenged stereotypes of gender/race/age/sexuality in your cover.
      I think that I have challenged the stereotype of the age in the cover, as it in quite uncommon that someone at the age of 18 likes classical music due to the idea that it is usually the older generation that enjoy classical. Additionally, someone within the ethnic minority is being represented to be a prodigy at this young age therefore going against the racial stereotype. However, I have also used the stereotype of a younger star to be someone that spreads positivity to the generation, as within today's society it is the young and famous that has the platform to influence the audience. 

4.   Reflect on the production/editing process.  Are you pleased with the end result?

Identify what is successful about your shot?  What would you have done differently in hindsight?
In hindsight, I think that the overall end result was not too bad however I think that it would've been better if the model in the cover was bigger therefore occupying more space. This can be fixed by having the shot taken in a MCU so that we are able to see the facial expression more. Additionally, I think that it would've been better to have a character with a less serious facial expression so that he looks a bit more friendly. What I liked about the cover is that the text is easy to read as it contrasts well with the background. I also like the overall simplicity feel towards the cover as it is not too glamorous or flashy therefore making the character relatable.