Evaluation question 1

1. Q1. In what ways does your media product use,
develop, or change forms and convections of real
media products

2. Front cover

3. Cover image
 The front cover consist of a photographic close up image of my
the artist, it is normally positioned at the center of the page,
though I positioned my artist on the left side of the page so that I
could easily present text clearly and easily readable. It covers the
majority of it, acting as the back ground but also it instantly gives
the reader some insight about the main artist.
 The contrast of the image has been increased which makes
enhances the light’s reflection, creating a more bright and
luxurious image, by doing this makes the cover look less dull
 The artist is wearing a slightly dark blue hoodie which was used to
help indicate to the reader the magazine’s genre of music, the
color of the hoodie was of a brighter color than the background
to ensure that the artist would stand out, since the image of the
artist is the main focal point of a magazine cover, it needs to be
ensured that the artist is easily noticeable. The artist is also
wearing head phones, this gimmick/prop is to further indicate
that that this is a music magazine,
 The artist is making direct contact with the camera to follow
magazine conventions but also to help catch the readers attention
by creating a connection and thus making the reader interested
and motivated to read the magazine. The facial expression of the
reader is intimidating giving a serious feeling to the magazine.

4. Masthead
 The font of the Masthead is of a large font size that fills the top section of the page, it is the
largest text size present on the page, to make it easily and instantly noticeable
 The masthead is unique due to the font, it need to be unique so that it stands out from the
other magazine brands, the font is of Tipo Capital1 St, It consist of an enlarged first letter,
which is of a larger size than the rest of the text, there are lines at the top and bottom of the
text, this is to help the text stand out more
 The Masthead is of a modern style, the definition is merged, joined or united which signifies
the different styles of rap music
 The Masthead is of a color white, it is a bright color so that it stands out from the dark
background, making it easily readable

5. Strap line
 The strapline is located at the top of the magazine cover, above the masthead, it is
used to summarize what the brand stands for , it is short (preferably around five
words) so that it is easily remembered.
 The strapline is colored white so that it stands out from the dark background, I used
a superlatives such as “special” and “Best” to peak the interest of the reader and
persuade the reader to read the magazine.

6. Cover lines
 The cover lines are positioned and are aligned on the right
side of the magazine where the text can be seen with ease,
by doing this the reader is able to appreciate the image of
the artist as well as read the cover lines clearly.
 Since the magazine is a rap magazine the artists featured are
only rap artists
 The name of the artists are slightly of a larger text size than
the other cover lines, this is so that it stands out from the
other content on the page and catch the attention of the
reader. The names listed are names of famous and well
known artists, this is to help gain a wider audience, with
each of the names listed having their own fan base, this
ensures that the magazines reaches its full potential of loyal
customers buying the magazine just to stay up to date with
the latest news of their favorite artist.

7. Headline
 The headline on the front cover is the name of
my artist, it is the second largest font on the
page and is positioned near the bottom, the
headline helps to pre select the audience
through the recognition of the character, it also
makes the character more memorable.
 It is colored in red so that it stands out from the
other content, the text has a stroke line as well
out more as well as a white drop down shadow
to make the headline stand out and look more
aesthetically pleasing. The headline’s purpose is
to attract and quickly draw the readers attention
to the main story, so it is important that it stands
out form the rest of the content.
 A quote form the artist is below the headline,
this is to help inform the reader of what the
main story will be about, in this case the
quote briefly indicates that the main story
will be about an event of major significance.
The quote is to help attract the readers
attention and make them interested in
finding out more about the featured artist.
 The quote is colored white so that it stands
out form the background with ease, making
it easily noticeable as well as easily readable.

8. Selling line
 The selling line is a description of the titles main marketing point, it gives
insight to what the magazine Is going to be about. This strapline talks about
the struggles the artist is facing.
 The selling line is colored white to ensure that it is easily readable but also it
is a simple but affective color scheme, the selling line is underlined, as a
unique aspect to help catch the readers attention. The size of the text is one
of the largest on the page, to ensure that the.

10. Column layout
 The contents page has been split into 2 columns, lots of
content has been presented to ensure good value for
money for the customer.
 The column on the left contains the featured contents, lists
of page numbers regarding top news in the rap music
industry, some of the most famous and well known rap
artists are included to ensure that their loyal fans/audience
will buy the magazine to get the latest information. The
page numbers are in uneven proportion so that there would
be room for advertisements and sponsor ship.
 The featured columns are in bright colours to stand out
from the dark background, the titles and page numbers are
of a larger text than the description and they are in a red
rectangle so that they stand out more than the description.
The text below the each title and page numbers is the
description, which gives some information to the story.
 The column on the right is of a picture of my artist, it has
the page number at the top which directs the reader to the
main story of the magazine. Next to the artist is his quote,
which is used to inspire people.

11. Title and date line
Using the same font as the masthead keeps a visual consistency,
by showing too many different fonts may look unappealing to
the reader. Also just like he masthead , the title is the largest text
on the page, this is to help attract the reader. Both the title and
date line are of white font colour is to ensure that it is readable.
The date is included so that the reader is aware that it is not
outdated and that they are reading the latest news. To ensure
that the reader is able to see the date instantly.

13. Headline
 The headline is positioned at the top left of the article, its one of the largest text on
the page. It is in a black rectangle to add contrast and make the text look attractive
and easily readable.
 The fonts used are the same as the fonts on the front cover to keep a visual
consistency, by doing this keeps a simple aesthetical appeal.
 The stage name of my artist is presented to make the artist more recognisable, as
well as memorable. The text has a drop down shadow to make it stand out more.
Like the front cover it has a red font to symbolize the rap and serious feel.

14. Pull Quote
The pull up quote is positioned next to the artist, it relates to the
headline and briefly talks about the article which is his “rise to fame”. The
quote is also used to inspire and motivate people to not give up there
dreams. The quote is coloured in white so that it is easily readable and
noticeable from the dark background.

15. Photo-shoot Image
The photo-shoot image covers the whole of the second
page, it is a mid shot. Like the front cover and the contents
page the dark background of the artist is maintained to keep
a visual consistency. The facial expressions of the artist is
quite happy to express the fact that he has accomplished his
dreams which relates to the headline.

16. Developing Ideas

17. Front Cover
 Like the XX And The Source magazine,
I used the idea of having the photo of
the artist in one side and the cover
lines on the other opposite side, I will
also have the other text at the bottom
of the page, by doing this the reader is
able to read the text clearly and easily
due to how the different colours of
the photograph wont affect the
visibility of the text.
 I used the idea of having the
masthead in front of the artist, from
The Source magazine, I like this idea,
due to how you could read the title
clearly without the artist blocking it.
 By not mixing text and images, the reader will be able to
appreciate looking at the photograph as well as reading the text.
Like the two magazines I also used red boxes to make some of the
text stand out more.

18. Contents Page
 Like the XXL magazine uses the idea of
having the artist on one side of the
page and the features on the other, by
doing this will make it easier to read the
text as well as appreciate the image of
the artist.
 The title will be presented at the top, it
will have its own section like the XXL
magazine, like the Masthead it needs to
at the top where it easily seen so that
the reader knows
 My artist doesn’t look at the camera,
though this is not conventional, by
doing this will make it look unique. I
have the page number next to my artist
like the second magazine example so
that the reader knows which page the
main story will be.

19. Article
 Like both of the article examples, I had
the image of my artist presented on a
full page, and the writing on the other
page. Due to the quantity of text it will
be difficult to read the text, since the
background colours of the image will
affect the visibility of the text.
 I decided to have the title of the article
presented, so that the reader has a
brief insight of what the article will be
about. It is located at the top so the
reader will see it instantly as they scroll
through the pages.