2. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products? Similarities
Masthead- Both mastheads
are at the top. They both
are in a bold font.
Background- Both
are black
Cover lines-
both name hip-
hop artists
Main cover line-
Main artists
name of the
magazine
Main image- Both of the artist are from the same genre (hip-hop). They both cover
most of the front page, which shows the audience that they are the main artists for
their magazines. Also by both of the artists looking straight at the camera they
present an intimidating look to show they are serious about what they do. The
clothing of both artists is very stylish as they both are wearing snapbacks.
Barcode – they
both contain a
barcode, which
is essential.
Additional cover
lines- Both have
cover lines about
the hip-hop
industry -music
3. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products? Differences
Cover lines- the Hip-Hop front cover
has given cover lines with small info
underneath to give a little insight into
what it is about. I haven't done this in
my magazine because I want to make
my audience think about what the
article may be about from the short
cover line. This makes my purchasers
more eager to buy and look through
my magazine.
Images used on the front cover- The
Hip-Hop front cover has used 2 images
to fill the page, making sure there is
hardly any dead space. I have only
used 1 image as I thought that using
two images would take up too much
space and therefore wouldn't enable
me to put on my cover lines.
Puff- On my front cover I have used a puff
because they are very eye catching and
make the front cover look very attractive.
They also show the audience what they will
win if they purchase the magazine. Whereas
on the Hip-Hop front cover they haven't
used one.
4. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products?
When creating my front cover for my magazine, I followed
codes and conventions. I put my masthead at the top of my
front cover, which follows the codes and conventions as a
masthead is a crucial element for a front cover. I have also
placed cover lines, price, barcode, date line and a issue
number, which are on pretty much most magazines out in
the world. Another code and convention I have placed on
my front cover is my main cover line, which is onto of my
main image. I have done this because it will show my
audience who is the main artist in this magazine. Also the
puff is very eye-catching as it stand outs from my front
cover, showing my target audience they can win prizes if
they purchase this magazine. In addition, I have used mise
en scene through my colour scheme. This show my audience
that this magazine represents a certain genre (Hip-Hop) and
keeps my magazine consistent. To conclude, I have followed
the code and conventions whilst creating my magazine, this
allowed me to create a successful magazine and to look
professional. It also makes my magazine look well structured
as I have used the rule of thirds as well.
5. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products? Similarities
Main image- Both magazines have a main
image on the contents page, which are
positioned on the left. Both magazines
focus on one main artist on both the front
cover and the main image.
Page number and titles- Both contents
pages have the text on the right hand
side. They both have titles for the text,
which shows the audience what the
section is about.
Content page masthead/title- On both
contents pages the main title is in big and
bold letters, so the audience can see what
this page is about. This is also done
because they want to catch the audiences
attention.
Website link- Both contents pages have
website links at the bottom. This is there so
the audience can get a further insight into the
company.
6. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products? Differences
Background- My contents page has a black
background as I wanted my main image to
blend into the background. I also thought that
my text would work better with a black
background behind. However, the other
magazine has a grey background with the
letter behind the main image in a bold text.
Images used- For my contents page I have used
3 images as I believed this would fill up my
dead space and it would make my contents
page look interesting. However, the other
contents page has only used one image.
Social media- I have put social media icons on
my contents page, so my audience could
follow the makers of the magazine. The other
magazine hasn't done this.
Banners- I have one banner at the bottom as this
flows with my contents page and with it being red this
follows with my colour scheme. The other contents
page hasn't done this.
7. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products?
In my contents page, I have developed and used various codes
and conventions. The first thing I thing I placed on my contents
page was the contents title, just above my main image. I have
followed codes and conventions by consistently using mise en
scene. I have done this through my colour scheme as I have kept
it consistent throughout my magazine. Another feature I have
added is social media icons. I have placed this via a red strip at
the bottom because this will allow my target audience to follow
my magazine online and see further information about 'LYFE'. I
have also placed 3 images on my contents page. I have done this
so my target audience can see what type of artists will appear
inside my magazine. I added a stroke around these pictures to
make them look attractive and to look eye-catching for my
audience. One other element I included was my masthead as I
wanted to keep it consistent throughout my magazine showing
my audience who created the magazine.
8. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products? Similarities
Main image- Both magazines have large
main image on the double page spread.
The images show the audience that the
text is about the main artist.
Title- Both magazines have a main title to
show the audience what the article is
about and who it is about. They are also
presented in bold texts to catch the
readers attention.
Intro- Both magazine have a
intro to introduce the article.
Article- Both double page spreads
have an article to entertain the
audience. These articles are about
the artist shown on the left.
Positioning of the text and image- Both double
page spreads have the article and text on the
same sides. This is done to show the audience
the article is about the artists, who is shown on
the left.
9. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products? Differences
Background- My background is a brick wall. I did
this because it is not what many people would
see on a double page spread, so this makes
mine unique. The other magazine has used
black and white for their background.
Shot of artists- My shot of my artist is a long
shot. I have done this because it fits my
background and also it allows my artists to
directly look at text, showing the audience
that the article is about him. However, on
the other magazine the image of the artist is
presented in a close up.
Article- My article is a Q&A. I have done
this because it allows my target audience
to get an insight into the artists life. Where
as the other article is a story about an
event occurring the artists shown on the
left.
Wrap text and quote - I have used the wrap text
effect, so my text would wrap around the quote.
I have done this because the quote will catch the
audiences attention and this a vocal point for my
double page spread. The other magazine has not
used this effect.
Masthead- I have put my masthead on this page as it
shows consistency and shows the audience what
company created the audience. The other magazine has
not done this.
10. 1) In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products?
When constructing my double page spread, I
have included many codes and conventions
aswell as using them effectively to make it look
exciting. I used codes and conventions when
placing my image on his page but then used them
again when I used the wrap text feature. This
made my text wrap around the bold quote I
placed in the middle of my article. I did this
because I wanted to make my article look
different and to have a centre point for my
double page spread. Further on I have used codes
and conventions, when I added a title and a intro
at the top of my page. This makes my double
page spread look well structured and appealing
to my purchasers. Mise en scene is used again
through my colour scheme, as I wanted to keep it
consistent throughout my magazine. Another
element I added was my masthead. I did as I
wanted to keep on showing my audience who
created this new Hip-Hop magazine.
