1. AS Media Studies Name: Megan Shaw
Proposal Form
Describe your idea for the brief: My idea is to make a music magazine based
on the Rock genre. I have decided to do this genre, as I often listen to rock
music, along with it’s sub-genres. I feel like I can incorporate my love for this
music genre, into my magazine. I will be able to relate to my target audience,
and understand what kind of things they will enjoy in my music magazine.
I would like the desgin of my magazine to look ‘cluttered/busy’ on the front
page, in particular. I will be looking at other magazines, especially ‘Kerrang’
as I like the style of it. I want there to be strong, darker colours.
Genre/ sub genre: list similar texts which have inspired your thoughts
My music magazine will focus on the sub-genres of Rock; metal and
alternative.
These are also my favourite sub-genres of Rock to listen to. This means I
know what to include in my magazine, to help the target audience relate to my
chosen music sub-genres.
Target audience: gender/ age/ characteristics/ behaviour
My magazine will be aimed at the younger generation; from the ages 15-25. I
think I will aim my magazine at both genders, so I definitely won’t be including
any sexist opinions, like some magazines do.
Major conventions I will use;
-Large masthead
-Images of the band/singer
-Stereotypical ‘alternative’ colour schemes
-Page numbers
-Different fonts/text colours/text sizes
Conventions I may subvert/ change/ not use;
-Competitions
-Giveaways
-Freebies
-Certain facial expressions e.g; ‘Chocolate box’
Original images: what/ where/ what
I will create my own front cover, contents page and double-page spread. I will
also use my own pictures. I will use my own models for the front cover etc.
Finally, I will be able to edit each image to make my models fit my chosen
music genre.
Potential difficulties/ Plan B:
-It may not look professional
-My target audience may not be attracted to my magazine
-The articles may be boring
-The magazine may not be fit my chosen music genres
-The articles could be too undetailed
-My chosen models may not fit my chosen music genre
