Evaluation Question 2-How did you

represent social

groups?

In my media product I intended to represent the Rock and Indie

stereotype

These groups are portrayed in magazines

like NME, KERRANG!, ROCK SOUND and Q to fit the genre of the music.

They are easily recognised by the

following:

Their individual dress sense and clothing. Patterned tights, black boots, leather jackets and lots of

accessories.

The hair is also a key feature of this stereotype. Whether its long or short,

natural or vibrant colours is a bold statement to their image.

Make up tends to be heavy on the eyes, dark and smokey. If lipstick is used its

usually a deep red to keep the dark theme continuing.

Tattoos have become much more popular in this stereotype. They tend to be very

artistic and creative.

Piercings have also become a very popular thing to have with this

stereotype. Lips, tongues, ears and noses are the most common.

Confidence is key in this stereotype. If you are brave enough to step out the door knowing that you are going to be

noticed then it must take a very confident person. It is part of the whole image.

For males its not too dissimilar. Skinny jeans, black boots or trainers, leather or

denim jackets and band t-shirts.

Similarly to girls hair usually is long and natural however some like to style it.

Hats are a very common accessory to this genders stereotype and makes them

obvious to spot.

Again piercings have become more and more popular with boys from this

stereotype. Stretchers and plugs in the ears and lip and nose rings are very

popular.

Also tattoos are very common. Sleeves and chest tattoos are the most popular.

In preparation for my product I've used costume and props

in my photography to create a visual representation

I then selected the best few and put

them into my product

Males are portrayed in a dominant way,

where as women are more of a sexual representation.

An example of this is

Alexis Krauss.

The Media objectify her as a sexual icon.

Equally males are

stereotypically portrayed as

Iconic, Dominant and

sexual.

On the covers of most music

magazines the models will be male. Either solely or in a

group forming a dominant structure.

An example of this is

Pete Doherty

from rock bands The

Libertines and

Babyshambles

The music genre for the “rock

chick”/”indie kids” is usually rock and

indie. This is exactly what my magazine

represents. Some of the band would

include:

Kasabian

The Libertines

Foo Fighters

The Arctic Monkeys

Muse

OASIS

Throughout doing my research i figured that the styles of indie/rock

stereotypes are inspired by band

members and singers. People from this

stereotype idolise and aspire to be like the bands and how they

look.

For my magazine i have managed to put across the rock/indie stereotype through props, models and

costume.

I have chosen my setting to be by a red brick wall and a large

black door on a building in order to construct a background image for

the models. This created an urban vibe

and helps create attitude and confidence in which band members

are supposed to be.

I used a range of levels in

my product in order to create

some variation

to the image.