Interview For Advanced Portfolio

3. Look at the two album covers provided. Which one appeals more towards you and explain why.

Natalie Imbruglia cover- Close camera angle- draws you in- attractive female.

Linkin Park album- simple, good colour scheme which is very basic- attention is drawn towards the name of the band instead of the image- signifies realism.

6. Natalie Imbruglia- close up image draws in attention, able to recognise whose album it is rather than the image hiding their identity.

8. Has gender been represented in a particular way? If yes then state how.

Female- Been represented as emotive could be indicating that females are sensitive- make up which could be shown to cover up her identity/ or vanity.

Males- Mysterious as their faces aren’t shown in the image- they are shown to be silhouettes- hiding emotions.

3. From experience, can you state any album covers that you particularly like? If yes, why did you like them?

Paolo Nutini- Colourful- the image is in drawings rather than a realistic image- unusual and different from typical images- can be easily remembered.

Beyonce’s album- Realistic- Close up shot of artist in black and white is very natural and symbolises innocence. Not afraid to show her true self without hiding her identity through makeup.

Justin Timberlake- Colour scheme- dark/mysterious colours- realistic- artist is looking straight through the camera, focusing his attention on reader which draws you in.

4. Are then any specific genres that you prefer? If yes please state. What would you expect to see featured on the album cover of this genre?

Hip Hop/ R’n’b/Soul- Young, attractive females, cars, males, objects which signify money

Indie/ alternative- Black and white colour scheme, simple and basic image

R’n’b/ Soul- Artist surrounded with objects that symbolise money.