Media Textual Analysis

The mise en scene techniques of the front cover of "Ridgewater College" consists of the following:

Props:
The props in the picture make the reader understand that the girl is in a college environment without needing to read anything. For example the globe is associated with learning. The globe has also been used to link the image with the text on the front cover, where it says ‘Global learning’, this keeps the reader’s attention. There are chairs and plants in the background which let us know she is in a college environment.

Lighting:
The lighting is very high key and allows us to see everything in the image. The lighting is specifically draw to her face so that we notice her expression.

Costumes:
The girl is wearing casual clothes, such as, a top and jeans which lets the reader know she is a college student as she is not in uniform. It also makes the reader feel that she is relaxed and comfortable in the environment which is probably what they would like to feel in college.

NVC:
The non verbal communication is very clear in this picture because the girl is turned to face the camera, as if she is looking at the reader of the magazine. She is also smiling which is very important as it tells the reader she is happy and enjoying where she is.

Setting:
The setting is in a college room, possibly a relax room, where students can take a break, or even in a library. This helps students to understand that it is a college magazine aimed at them. They can tell this even without having to read anything.