Codes and conventions of

a magazine advert cover

A Digi-pak is the name given to a style of CD or DVD

packaging that comes in the gatefold format.

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Codes and
conventions of a
Digi-pak:

Credit and ownership of

the album
Track list is display
inside the digipack
Lyrics to the album
Artist name
Copyright details are
shown
Price and producers
detail

Pictures

Record label and

distributors logo
Artist logo and photo is
display

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Barcode
Booklet/pull out
Side title
Representative
of the genre
Artist font

The type of clothing used is

causal and simple which is a
conventions of the singersongwriter and indie genre. We
are hoping to use the same
type of casually appearance for
our artists.

The position in which he is

seated Suggests a sense of

The simple but classic

font used for the
titling and artists
name stands out
against the dark
background.

The lighting is
predominant dark which
reflects the low points
in his life and also the
album.

The title of the album also

helps to emphasis the fact
that the album is going to be
a very soulful and depressing .
We hoping to use a black and
white effect in our digipak
cover to create a classic and
soulful affect which is going
to work well with our lyrics
and genre .

The white titling

symbolizes a more
peaceful and slow type of
an album

The artists is central and

taking up all of the cover.
This draws the audiences
attention more and also
emphasising his star image
as an artists to the fans.

A ray of light is shining on her

face which could suggest a
sense of hope.

record labels tend to used close ups of artist as

a way of Generating profit and creating a star
image for the singer. This convention is
commonly seen within the singer songwriter
genre.

The imagery used as the album cover

was simple but also affective in gaining
the right target audience.

A very Simplistic font has been

used to showcase the artists
and album name. The white
font used stood out within the
background colour.

The font appears to be

handwritten which is
unique and interesting
because it gives a more
personal and
professional appearance
to the album.

A close up of the artists

using direct address is
vital because it enables
an important connection
between the audience
and the artists.

The font appears to be

handwritten which is unique
and interesting because it gives
a more personal and
professional appearance to the

Her nude lipstick and black

eyeliner is a common feature
that is presented in her album
cover, poster and magazine
advert. This allows the artists
to create a visual style for
herself which is highly in
demand within her audience.
It also enables her target
audience to recognize her
Simplicity

Example of CD designs that have the same genre

as our music video.

Final front cover

Final cd design
Final back cover
design