2. Undoubtedly by carrying out research, I am now aware of the generic codes & conventions that attract
consumers into wanting to purchase a music magazine.
By using an array of bold fonts & bright colours a magazine will be more appealing to consumers, these
features are almost essential in determining the survival of my music magazine. I will incorporate things I have
discovered through research for example
mis-en-scene will play a significant role in conveying the Hip Hop & RnB music industry. I will use my props list
as guidance when photographing my central image so that my consumers will be immediately aware of my
music magazine genre. I will use costume to add to the continuity of black, white and red colour scheme. This
will be effective as I would associate sophisticated classic colours with the RnB genre as opposed to using bright
coloured costumes associated with Pop music. By analysing professional and amateur music magazines, I now
know that the most effective RnB music magazines have simplistic colour schemes, captivating central images, a
colloquial tone as well as having concise small amounts of content, I will take all of this into consideration when
creating my music magazine front cover.
Reflection on Front Cover
3. R E F L E C T I O N O N C O N T E N T S PA G E
By carrying out research I have concluded that the most effective Contents pages feature a large feature image as well as a table of
contents. Information is minimalistic as the contents page has to be concise. My music magazine will be aimed at teenagers and
young adults therefor they will not want to be bombarded with too much information on the contents page. The most effective
contents pages I found included an editors note this is very effective as it give contents pages a personal tone. I think I will include
an editors note as this will make consumers want to purchase my music magazine as a mutual bond will be established between
producer and consumer, therefore being very relatable. I will ensure the image is of high quality as several amateur music magazine
contents pages use a mediocre contents page that isn't particularly too appealing towards consumers. I will ensure the colour
scheme is continuous throughout my music magazine. I will have to ensure that the feature image does not overshadow the table of
contents as information is just as important as the image itself. Having a large feature image will highlight the artists significance and
therefore I would want this to be displayed. I shall take into consideration all that I have learnt through researching information
about professional contents pages and non professional.
4. R E F L E C T I O N O N D O U B L E PA G E S P R E A D
My double page spread analysis has allowed me to consider various features included in a double
page spread, beholding the most content in a Music magazine. I will take this into consideration as it is
on the double page spread where the consumers want to be the most intrigued. I will consider the layout
I plan to use for my double page spread as I don’t want it to be too cluttered however I still would like it
to have a fair amount of content about the artist. An interview is usually used throughout a double page
spread where the consumers are informed about the artists personal thoughts. I will consider all of the
things I have learnt through researching a double page spread.
5. R E F L E C T I O N O N AU D I E N C E R E S E A RC H
By carrying out research I am aware of the mass markets interests all of which are beneficial in
creating a successful music magazine of the chosen Genre Hip Hop & Rnb. My music magazine will be
solely influenced by the responses from my audience. The audiences thoughts and feelings are very
important as this too will determine the survival of my music magazine.
