3. Rough sketches (front cover)
Masthead:
As you can see for my
first magazine front
cover I will have the
masthead toward the
side running down.
With the second front
cover I will have the
headline above the
main image.
Strapline:
For both of my
front covers the
strapline will be
pleased above
the main
headline running
along the top like
as banner so it is
easy for the
reader too see.
Barcode:
The barcode for
both front
cover will be
pleased at the
bottom of the
magazine
Main headline:
As you can see for the first front
cover I will have the main headline
pleased underneath the main
image of the artist as it will be
about her. For my second front
cover I will have the headline above
the main image so it is easy to see.
Cover lines:
For both front
covers my
cover lines will
be pleased to
the side so it is
easy to see and
will be neat
and tidy.
Main image:
For the first front
cover I will have a mid
shot that shows the
facial features of the
artist. With the second
front cover I will have
a long shot to see the
whole outfit the artist
is wearing
4. Rough sketches (DPS)
Main image:
For my first DPS I will have a close up of
the artist to show her facial features. This
image will be placed on the right page of
the DPS. For my second DPS I will have a
mid- shot showing the artist clothing and
what type of style she has. This image will
be placed on the left page of the DPS.
Questionnaire:
For both DPS I have placed
the interview underneath
the little images. The
interview will contain
questions about her
personal life and her work.
Secondary images: for my first
DPS I will have smaller images
that will show the images of
the people who work with the
artist and the writer of the
interview. For the second DPS
I will have two smaller images
of the writer and artists
promotions on her album or
concert .
5. Final Rough sketches
I have chosen to go with this
layout for Disco and front cover for
my final project. The reason why I
chose this layout is because it
simple and not to complex. It also
has a Varity of images and articles
to keep readers interested.
6. House style
For my magazine I have consider the colours of
baby pink, white, baby blue and yellow . The
reason why I have chosen these colours is because
they are bold and stand out, they are colours that
will catch peoples attention when placed on a
shelve next to other magazines .The social media
that I have chosen are Facebook, twitter and
spotify. Theses are all social medias that are used
on a day to day bases , which will help promote the
magazine and get more people aware of it.
Color Samples
7. Masthead ideas
When creating my magazine masthead/logo I wanted to make sure that it was easy to
read and eye-catching. Therefore when it is on
magazine shelves it will be the first thing that is seen.
I had to ensure that the logo was similar to that of my magazine of inspiration top of the
pops magazine, hence I made sure it was one bold block
colour, in the end I chose a white and black so it connotes to the readers that this is a
professional, reliable and high quality magazine.
I found these style of
font by using a website
called “DaFont”. The
reason why I like these
font is because they are
clean and cut. Nether
reason why I like these
font is because, they
are all different but still
hold the same meaning
in this cause and
“Disco”, the joint
reason is pop music.
I have chosen to use this font style because it a mixture of
pop art with a graffiti texture. I like this because it makes the
heading stand out if it was surrounded by other magazines .
This type of font is similar to my magazine of inspiration as it
has a clean cut finish and is bold so it stands out.
8. Images of influence
These images influenced me as they are common
images, that are found in your average teens
magazine. They often have images of well known
celebrities and use social media sites, to help
promote there magazine for future advents.
10. Draft interview (For DPS)
1. Hello Melody how are you today?
2. I’m very good bit nervous but I’m good
3. Aw don’t be so what inspired you to become a singer?
4. Thanks well I have always love sing ever since I was little. I didn’t have many friends When I started school so in year four I joined the school choir
and ,continued it when I went to secondary school so you could say my school life really.
5. Whoa that a long time was there any obstacles that came your way, before you became famous ?
6. Yes there where many. The main reasons was people making fun of me ,saying I can’t sing or just making fun of me trying to get me to sing as well .
At the time I was very shy and only liked singing in big groups never solo, so it made me very self-conscious about my ability to sing.
7. What helped you to over come those fears?
8. Well I’d say I haven’t over come them completely but I did faces my fears by auditions for solo’s in my choir, which was terrifying. But many people
came up to me and said I had a really good voice, and asked for help on certain harmonies, so you could say I faced my fears. But also when I was in
primary school my friends encouraged me to sing along with them so they also helped me to faces my fears.
9. Who is your biggest inspiration in the music industry dead or alive?
10. Gosh there so many to choose from. Okay my inspiration in the music industry at the moment would have to be Jessie J, I love all her songs
especially “who’s laughing now “ as it definitely reflects the type of life I had when growing up. My other biggest inspiration has got to be the “king of
rock” Mr. Elvis Presley just because I have grown up with his songs due to my parents being huge Elvis fans, so yeah there my biggest inspirations.
11. Right here the big question if you weren’t a music artist what would you be and why?
12. Well originally I wanted to be a photographer so I could get close to celebrities , never thought I would turn out to be one . The other thing I would
have like to do was probably be a You Tuber just because it looks like so much fun and getting to meet new people. But I really didn't’t have a clue
what I wanted to do when I was younger, but I don’t regret the path that I has been given to me.
13. What types of things would you have done if you became a photographer or you tuber?
14. Umm I would have taken photos of family events such as parties, wedding, or would have worked on a fashion shoot. If I became a you tuber I would
have done impressions and song covers with some of my friends so I wouldn’t feel to nervous about sing on my own
15. So I’m sure all your fans will want to know when you are going on tour?
16. I’m going on tour around Christmas time not sure on dates yet, but I’ll be going to London, Liverpool , bath and Brighton. Then later on in the new
year I will be going to new york, Florida and some other destinations that are still being confirmed by my manager Amy .
17. Now celebrities in todays world have names for there fan base what are your fans called?
18. Oh umm I haven’t given it much thought really if I did have to give my fan base a name I would call them the “sailor fairies”. Reason why I would call
them that is because when I was growing up my two favorite anime where “sailor moon” and “fairy tail’ so I combined the two and got “ sailor fairy”.
I us this name for a lot of things and it just something that reminds me of my childhood, so that what my fans would be called.
19. Last question many people will want to know manly men are you single or taken if so who the lucky guy?
20. Oh my that a very difficult question to answer *blush* umm I would say I am technical single at the moment but there is someone in my life I care
for greatly, but with our lifestyle we don’t see each other much. I just want to focus on my work and the things I love before working on my love life,
so yes I am still single. I also have the support of my adoring fans and I just want to make them happy so work first relationships later.
Well thank you for answering my questions Melody I hope everything goes well with your career and I hope to interview you again. Please everyone goes
to this amazing women’s concerts and show your support, I’ll be back next week with another interview with the stars. Bye now.
Thank you for having me yes I do hope everything goes with my career and I look forward to future interviews with you, and seeing all your lovely readers at
my concert . Bye
11. Graphic layouts
I have chosen to go with this layout for Disco and front
cover for my final project. The reason why I chose this
layout is because it simple and not to complex. It also
has a Varity of images and articles to keep readers
interested. I have also chosen to use less bright colors
that are in your faces such as baby pink, white and violet
as this is not a magazine for 5-6 year old. By using pastel
colors it follows the two magazine (Top of the Pops &
Billboard) I have re-searched previously .
12. Photography Plan
Project description Unit 13 is all bout how the different form of the media control what people think or what
they might buy . So for unit 13 we researched different types of magazine so for example I
researched about “Top of the Pops” and “ Billboard” magazine and see why they are so
appealing to the target audiences they are target too . By taking in this research it helped
me to construct my own magazine that will help appeal to my own audiences.
Project ( reasons behind the title ) The masthead of my magazine will be called “Disco”. The word “Disco” connotes that my magazine
will have lots of music gossip and may other things such as concert tickets prizes and many more.
Photographer? My photographer will be some people from my photography class as I’m going to be unable to take
photos as I will be the model. Some people I have considered is Emily and William to take my
photos. I will get them to take photos of all different angles so then at the end I can consider which
ones will look best on my magazine. I want to try and use natural lighting and if it not working out I
will use some lighting in the photography studio . If there is any effect that is not working I will try
and edit it with different filters such as invert and exposure to make the photos even better than
they where before.
Casting? Well for my magazine I decided to have me as the artist on the front cover and DPS. The reason why I have chosen
myself for this role is because there aren't any girls in my class for a start , and I want my magazine to be for the
female population. Some people have said to me if I have the right hair style and clothing I sometimes look like
Zoë sugg or some other artists.
Model requirements? Since my model will be me I need to focused on my appearances by having natural make-up
that is noticeable ,but also where cloths that is appropriate for my target audience and the
genre of music as well. I also need to try different positions while on the shoot and put myself
out of my comfort zone in order to be like the artist I’m trying to portray.
Wardrobe and look ? For my magazine my model needs to wear a nice skirt or even comfy jeans or trousers. Also a
smart collar shirt or even a nice red top, also comfy shoes such as ankle boots or trainers . My
source of inspiration is zoella and other music artists that wear similar clothing.
Hair & make-up? For the hair I’m going to do some shots with hair down surrounding the faces and to the side. Also I will
be having the hair up in a ponytail maybe to the side or on top of the head. For the make-up I will have a
natural look for some shots and the others will be some crazy make-up like bright color that go well
together. My inspiration will come from the “Top of the Pops” celebrates like zoella and other females
who have started in this magazine.
Where & when ? The photo shoot will either take places here at school or out side away from school for different shots.
Place in school will be in the photography studio the music department and the main hall. Outside of
school will probably be shots by a pond or lake over the bridge and some other ideas as well. These will
be taken sometime during the day and some at night as well.
13. Front cover test photos
For my front cover I took an variety of
different close up shot. As you can see they
where with the artists looking straight at the
camera. Some where the artists tilted their
head to the side . Finally an image where
the artist has turned their whole body but
still looks at the camera straight on. I believe
these would be a good angle to work with as
the reader will see the image of the artist
before they look at the headline or cover
lines.
14. DPS test photos
For my DPS photos like the front cover
images I took a variety of different shots.
This time the shots where longs shots as
we are able to see the artist full outfit
and her background. With these shots I
wanted the artist to feel comfortable
and not feel out of her comfort zone.
15. Props list
Before taking the images for the front
cover and double page spread I
made several lists of the equipment that
will be needed. One of these
includes the prop list. On this features
different seconds that include
costume, technical equipment and other
props.
By making this list it was easier to plan
ahead before travelling to the
location for the shoot, additionally I was
able to notify the artist in
advance to let them know what costume
was appropriate.
I made sure to include all smaller details
such as the lens cap and
camera bag as the equipment will have to
be carried around and by
including these features the equipment
will stay safe and last longer.
Props list
Costume
brow and white striped top
Leather jacket
Black tights
Leather zip up skirt
black boots
Technical Equipment
Canon DSLR camera
Q Lens Cap
Q Camera Bag
Q Battery
Q SD Card
Q Tripod
Q Tripod Plate
Q Tungsten Light
Q Circular Light Reflector
The DSLR camera
and
tungsten light
that will be
used for the
photo-shoot.
16. Production plan
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Find a valuable office
building to set up
equipment and start
the business.
Search for item
that are needed
for the
employees to
work
on(e.g.chairs,ta
bles)
Place an order for
new computers for
the magazine
designer team to
use having
Photoshop installed
on to them
Put together
interview for
the following
jobs.
(Editor,Writer,D
esigner) and
any other jobs
that are
needed.
Setup all the
equipment
and furniter
needed in the
office straight
away
Setup all the
equipment and
furniter needed
in the office
straight away
Workers
Day off
Complete by:
Find as soon as
possible
( friday1st dec)
Find by
Thursday
30th nov
Be done by
Friday 1st Dec
Be done by
Friday 1st
Dec
Be finished
by Saturday
2nd Dec
Must be
finished
TODAY
NO deadline
or request
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Meet all employees
in the board room
and start brain
storming ideas for
the magazine and
which area each
employ will be
working on .
Find an article
to help or host
on your first
addition of
your magazine.
Get the writers to
come up with
interesting
questions to ask the
artist when in the
interview.
Get reporter
to go and
interview the
arties and
take note of
there
answers.
Type up
answers the
artist gave
to your
interview.
Take photos of
the artist for
you DPS and
front cover for
the magazine.
Day off
Complete
by:
Try to complete on this
day if not (wed 7th Dec)
Due
Thursday 8th
Dec
Due Thursday 8th
Dec
Due today Due
Saturday
10th
Due today
Week Beginning: November 28th 2016
Week Beginning: December 5th 2016
Links
Chairs:https://www.amazon.c
o.uk/d/u4f/Office-executive-computer-
Leather-function-ergonomic-
armchair/B00A64V1HQ/ref=sr_1_17?ie=
UTF8&qid=1487598702&sr=8-
17&keywords=office+chair
Tables:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Popamazing-
Computer-Office-Furniture-
Station/dp/B01IGNMKCS/ref=sr_1_22?s=kitchen
&ie=UTF8&qid=1487598919&sr=1-
22&keywords=office+table
Computer:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Computers-
Accessories/APPLE-Macbook-A1181-Wireless-
Bluetooth-Certified-
Refurbished/B01KA18618/ref=sr_1_7?s=electro
nics&ie=UTF8&qid=1487599169&sr=1-
7&keywords=computer
Board room :
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Office-Boardroom-
Meeting-2440mm-
1220mm/dp/B01M8MANO7/ref=sr_1_20?s=kitc
hen&ie=UTF8&qid=1487688628&sr=1-
20&keywords=office+table
Canon camera:
https://www.parkcameras.com/p/1010084N/bri
dge-cameras/canon/powershot-sx60-hs
Paper:
http://www.euroffice.co.uk/product/euroffice-
a4-paper-ream-wrapped-80gsm-white-ream-
%5B500-sheets%5D/ABE987
Pens:
http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/stationery/assort
ed-ball-point-pens---pack-of-12/5052089124905
17. Production plan
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Get the reporter
to investigate
more stories
around the pop
gender of music
Edit photos that
where taken and
make them more
appealing by using
Photoshop.
Insert interview
into double page
spread
Look for
business who
would be
interested in
advertising your
magazine
Start
inserting
other
articles
and short
stories
into the
magazine
Day off Day off
Complete by:
Due Tuesday
14th Dec
Due
Wednesday
16th Dec
Due Friday
18th Dec
Due
Monday
20th Dec
Due
Mond
ay 20th
Dec
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Finish off
designing the
magazine
Find short
stories that
can be used
in the
magazine
Find short stories
that can be used
in the magazine
Find short
stories that can
be used in the
magazine
Day off
Day off Send finished
magazine of to
be published
Complete
by:
Due Tuesday
21th Dec
Due Thursday
24th Dec
Due Thursday 24th
Dec
Due Thursday
24th Dec Finish
today
Week Beginning: December 12th 2016
Week Beginning: December 19th 2016
18. Production plan
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Once magazine
has arrived find
places where
magazine can
be distributed.
Distribute the
magazine to
local stores or
online which
have been
found
previously and
given you
permission to
advertise your
product in
there stores.
Day off
(day rest
before the
build up to
the launch)
Set up
social
media
website
and
account to
help
advertise
the
magazine
Set up
social
media
website
and
account
to help
advertis
e the
magazi
ne
Set up
social
media
website
and
account to
help
advertise
the
magazine
PROJECT
LAUNCH
And be
released
Monday 2nd
jan
Complete by:
Due Tuesday
28th Dec
Due Thursday
30th Dec
Due Sunday
1st Jan
Due
Sunday
1st Jan
Due Sunday
1st Jan
Week Beginning: December 26th 2016
Monday
Magazine in local
shops
19. Resources needed: Equipment and cost
Chairs
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/
u4f/Office-executive-computer-
Leather-function-ergonomic-
armchair/B00A64V1HQ/ref=sr_
1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=148759870
2&sr=8-
17&keywords=office+chair
£37.99 each
£341.91
(9 chairs)
Table
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pop
amazing-Computer-Office-
Furniture-
Station/dp/B01IGNMKCS/ref=sr
_1_22?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid
=1487598919&sr=1-
22&keywords=office+table
£32.99 each
£296.91
(9 tables)
Board room
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Offi
ce-Boardroom-Meeting-
2440mm-
1220mm/dp/B01M8MANO7/ref
=sr_1_20?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&
qid=1487688628&sr=1-
20&keywords=office+table
£171.18 each
£171.18
Computer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/C
omputers-Accessories/APPLE-
Macbook-A1181-Wireless-
Bluetooth-Certified-
Refurbished/B01KA18618/ref=s
r_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&
qid=1487599169&sr=1-
7&keywords=computer
£199.99 each
£1,799.91
(9 computers)
Camera
https://www.parkcameras.com/
p/1010084N/bridge-
cameras/canon/powershot-
sx60-hs
£349 each
£349
Pens
http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/s
tationery/assorted-ball-point-
pens---pack-of-
12/5052089124905
£1 each
(pack of twelve)
£9
Paper
http://www.euroffice.co.uk/pro
duct/euroffice-a4-paper-ream-
wrapped-80gsm-white-ream-
%5B500-sheets%5D/ABE987
500 sheets
£2.99
£5.98
(2 packs)
Object link Amount total
20. Resources needed: Staff and cost
Name Job title Salary Yearly salary
Me Publisher £1,666 £20,000
Me Editor £4,887 £58,655
Bethany Journalists £3,459 £41,510
Elizabeth Writer £2,141 £25,693
Emily Photographer £2,420 £29,043
Elissa Marketing £4,098 £49,179
Natasha Finance £3,430 £41,163
Lauren Design £2,741 £32,902
Grace Human
resources
£3,262 £39,155
Publisher: https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/design-et-
al/jobs/Publishing-Manager-
0d4da592ce06bbb9?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-
O9jEvRMjiLTIshClgBCNJ1JC6AkHGNJuHGoLzW_8GSZzyNm
WFAOmoVQK-g6IdH7NFscthQ
Editor: http://work.chron.com/much-money-magazine-
editors-make-year-11190.html
Journalists: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/london-
journalist-magazine-salary-
SRCH_IL.0,6_IM1035_KO7,17_KE18,26.htm
Writer: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/london-
writer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,6_IM1035_KO7,13.htm
Photographer:https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/londo
n-photographer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,6_IM1035_KO7,19.htm
Marketing:
http://www.allbusinessschools.com/marketing/salary/
Finance: http://work.chron.com/much-finance-majors-
make-right-out-college-23789.html
Design:https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/london-
design-salary-SRCH_IL.0,6_IM1035_KO7,13.htm
Human Resources:
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/london-human-
resources-salary-SRCH_IL.0,6_IM1035_KO7,22.htm
21. Conclusion
From this unit we learned about to
produce pre-production materials for a
planned original print media product.
From this I have put all the research,
ideas and benefits for my chosen
magazine.
