How my print production conforms to the skiffl e, rockabilly genre and how it is post-modern.

Panel 1 of the CD case (pictured on the slide before)

Panel 1 is the strongest example of the post-modernism within my print production, this is prodominently due to the map in the background. I chose and edited this old map as it created a vintage effect particulary due to the faded colours which suggest they have worn away after time. This post-modernistic element of my first panel has been inspired by the current interior design fashion known commonly as ‘shabby chic’. Shabby chic is a term used when items are made to look distressed in order to achieve an antique appearance.

The fact that panel one is post-modernist and uses a bricolage of old styles is also noticeable through the composition and style. Particularly through inspiration from Lonnie Donegan and Cliff Richards album and concert work. Many of the old style Skiffle posters (some featured around the text) included curved shapes, stars and uneven large fonts, which I mirrored in my print production thus conforming to genre conventions. I also used the convention ‘outlined floating head’ as I had seen it on various occaisons when looking at posters, however developed it by including the shoulders of my faux performer to make him appear more grounded.

Back Panel The back panel of my CD case is, again, post-

modernist thus conforming to the hybrid genre of The Severed Limb. The post-modernism is prevelant through the use of the old postcard, similar to the