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The student chose the pop music genre for their magazine project because they enjoy listening to pop music and want to learn more about how pop magazines can influence audiences' views of artists. They also like reading pop magazines and want to create their own to improve their creativity and media studies skills.
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From research on Facebook and asking others, the author found that their target audience for a music magazine was interested in indie music. Many people expressed interest in interview features, so the author decided to include an interview with a local indie band in the next issue to help readers get to know the band better. The research also showed interest in genres related to indie, so the author plans to feature some of those sub-genres as well to appeal to a broader audience.
Presentation evaluation
This document summarizes a student's evaluation of a project to research target audiences for magazines. It discusses how the student interviewed people within their school to understand preferences like visuals over text, genres like rap/hip hop magazines, and price points around £1.50. It also shows examples of rap magazines and how the student analyzed conventions to apply to their own work. In the end, the student felt they had progressed in skills like Photoshop, Prezi, photography, and media industry knowledge.
Q5
The document discusses how the author addressed their target audience for a music magazine. They conducted a questionnaire that found R&B was the most popular genre, so they focused on that genre while also including others. Including a variety of genres helped target a wider social group. The author also researched other popular music magazines to design a magazine that would fit the public's demand criteria and appeal to their target audience.
Evaluation: Question 7
The document discusses the process of creating a school magazine as a preliminary task to develop skills in Adobe Photoshop, with the goal of then using those skills to create a magazine cover, contents page, and spread for a music magazine. It describes considering the audience, genre, and purpose for the school magazine. It also discusses analyzing existing music magazines to understand conventions before developing the final music magazine project. Market research with surveys was also conducted to ensure the final music magazine would meet the needs of the target audience.
Media evaluation question_3
The document discusses what type of media institution might distribute a music magazine product. The author believes the IPC would be most likely, as it publishes similar magazines like NME that were used for inspiration in designing their own music magazine in terms of style and layout. The IPC may publish the magazine as their current music magazines appeal to wide audiences, and the author's magazine also uses different music genres to appeal to different audiences and age categories.
Media evaluation question 3
The document discusses which media institution would be best suited to distribute a music magazine product. The author argues that the IPC media company would be a good fit because they currently publish magazines similar in style and layout to the one created, such as NME, and they appeal to wide audiences across genres and age groups, matching the goals of the author's magazine.
Evaluation part 2
Future Publishing would be a suitable distributor for the new hardcore music magazine. As an established but growing publisher of music magazines like Metal Hammer, they could help expand the new magazine's reach in the publishing market. The target audience for the magazine is males and females ages 14 to 40 to encompass both younger fans interested in new bands as well as older fans still engaged with the genre through band reunions and new music. Younger people featured on the cover would appeal to younger readers and help attract that segment of the target audience.
Question 7
Over time, I have learned about layout techniques in Photoshop and the proper conventions for magazine design. This allowed me to create a more professional cover and table of contents for my second music magazine. I also took higher quality photos that better fit the theme. I had a clearer understanding of my target audience and how to attract readers through exciting design elements like varied colors and relevant cover lines featuring popular artists. Overall, applying what I learned made my second magazine a significant improvement over my initial student publication.
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From research on Facebook and asking others, the author found that their target audience for a music magazine was interested in indie music. Many people expressed interest in interview features, so the author decided to include an interview with a local indie band in the next issue to help readers get to know the band better. The research also showed interest in genres related to indie, so the author plans to feature some of those sub-genres as well to appeal to a broader audience.
Presentation evaluation
This document summarizes a student's evaluation of a project to research target audiences for magazines. It discusses how the student interviewed people within their school to understand preferences like visuals over text, genres like rap/hip hop magazines, and price points around £1.50. It also shows examples of rap magazines and how the student analyzed conventions to apply to their own work. In the end, the student felt they had progressed in skills like Photoshop, Prezi, photography, and media industry knowledge.
Q5
The document discusses how the author addressed their target audience for a music magazine. They conducted a questionnaire that found R&B was the most popular genre, so they focused on that genre while also including others. Including a variety of genres helped target a wider social group. The author also researched other popular music magazines to design a magazine that would fit the public's demand criteria and appeal to their target audience.
Evaluation: Question 7
The document discusses the process of creating a school magazine as a preliminary task to develop skills in Adobe Photoshop, with the goal of then using those skills to create a magazine cover, contents page, and spread for a music magazine. It describes considering the audience, genre, and purpose for the school magazine. It also discusses analyzing existing music magazines to understand conventions before developing the final music magazine project. Market research with surveys was also conducted to ensure the final music magazine would meet the needs of the target audience.
Media evaluation question_3
The document discusses what type of media institution might distribute a music magazine product. The author believes the IPC would be most likely, as it publishes similar magazines like NME that were used for inspiration in designing their own music magazine in terms of style and layout. The IPC may publish the magazine as their current music magazines appeal to wide audiences, and the author's magazine also uses different music genres to appeal to different audiences and age categories.
Media evaluation question 3
The document discusses which media institution would be best suited to distribute a music magazine product. The author argues that the IPC media company would be a good fit because they currently publish magazines similar in style and layout to the one created, such as NME, and they appeal to wide audiences across genres and age groups, matching the goals of the author's magazine.
Evaluation part 2
Future Publishing would be a suitable distributor for the new hardcore music magazine. As an established but growing publisher of music magazines like Metal Hammer, they could help expand the new magazine's reach in the publishing market. The target audience for the magazine is males and females ages 14 to 40 to encompass both younger fans interested in new bands as well as older fans still engaged with the genre through band reunions and new music. Younger people featured on the cover would appeal to younger readers and help attract that segment of the target audience.
Question 7
Over time, I have learned about layout techniques in Photoshop and the proper conventions for magazine design. This allowed me to create a more professional cover and table of contents for my second music magazine. I also took higher quality photos that better fit the theme. I had a clearer understanding of my target audience and how to attract readers through exciting design elements like varied colors and relevant cover lines featuring popular artists. Overall, applying what I learned made my second magazine a significant improvement over my initial student publication.
Perosnla stateebt
The document discusses the author's educational background and passion for music journalism. They achieved 5 GCSEs including a B in Graphics. In college, they completed an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) on the history of UK dance music, developing research and reporting skills. This confirmed their interest in journalism. At media college, they undertook various projects including a documentary that improved their audience research and interviewing skills. A fanzine project taught them publication design and the reporter's writing style using software like InDesign and Photoshop. The author hopes to study journalism at university to further explore music journalism and the UK music scene. Their involvement in music gives them a passion for telling stories about music culture.
Evalution questiion one media add yo
By analyzing existing music magazines like VIBE and XXL, the document's author gained insights into conventions for layout, design, and content for a hip hop music magazine. Primary research in the form of a questionnaire provided information on readers' preferences regarding price, features, and potential magazine mastheads. Additional research on hip hop artists, styles, and current magazine covers informed decisions around modeling, photography, and color schemes for the magazine's front cover. A mood board focusing on American hip hop visuals and aesthetics provided further inspiration for presenting the front cover in a style evocative of classic hip hop looks.
Factual proposal blank
Jodie Wood proposes creating a 12-page fanzine about singer Lorde and her musical journey. The target audience is 15-20 year olds who can relate to Lorde's content and have shorter attention spans. Previous print projects and experience with design software like InDesign and Photoshop will allow Jodie to create a high quality fanzine. Research will include articles on Lorde from music magazines and blogs for context, and examining existing fanzines' writing styles and formats to appeal to the target audience. Jodie will evaluate their work by constantly reviewing and improving it against the required standards before the deadline.
Evaluation question 4 - Who would be the audience for your media product
The document discusses research conducted to determine the target audience for a new rap and hip hop magazine. A survey was created and advertised on social media to determine the key demographic is 16-20 year olds. Focus groups with students from this age range provided feedback on how to improve upon current magazines and helped guide the direction of the new magazine, aiming to follow the style and audience of XXL magazine. The front cover features a student involved in rap and hip hop to relate to the target demographic.
Evaluation
My music magazine's front cover and contents page use conventional layouts seen in other magazines, but the double page spread has an irregular layout that challenges conventions. The color scheme uses unusual bright neon colors not typically seen.
The magazine represents the "Smart Urban" social group as it focuses on urban/R&B/hip hop music. Its lively colors represent this group's partying lifestyle.
Future PLC and Bauer are unlikely to distribute the magazine as their existing magazines have different genres. IPC Media may distribute it since they only have one music magazine, allowing them to branch out into another genre.
The target audience is the "Smart Urban" tribe of teenagers who like downloading artists like Usher,
Critical Evaluation
1) The document discusses a media product created by Tonia Bennett - a music magazine that uses conventions from the existing magazine "Kerrang!" while also incorporating feedback from a questionnaire.
2) The magazine aims to appeal to a variety of social groups within the target audience of teenagers and young adults interested in alternative music. It features a battle of the bands review covering different music genres.
3) The intended audiences are teenagers and young adults who enjoy alternative music. Features and layout aim to attract these readers while addressing different social groups within this audience.
Evaluation
The magazine follows conventions like having the title at the top and artist names in the middle. Unlike most magazines, it has the barcode at the top left instead of bottom right. It also lists subheadings at the bottom about interior contents. The magazine represents the R&B/hip-hop genre and the African-Caribbean community through the artists featured. Young people are also represented on the cover. The magazine would be distributed by IPC Media due to their large reach of over 26 million UK adults. The target audience is mainly black people age 16 and up.
Magazine Initail Ideas
The body text of a magazine must be carefully chosen to be readable for audiences. Several font options are considered, including Arial Unicode MS, Ayuthaya, and Avenir Black Oblique, among others. Photographs will include close-ups, medium shots, and long shots. The magazine will focus on the rock genre as the author is familiar with rock magazine conventions. Color schemes are important for branding and the primary colors considered relate to the rock genre. The magazine will feature a variety of content like band profiles, album reviews, quizzes, posters, and articles on up-and-coming bands to engage readers throughout.
Question 5
The document summarizes the strategies used to attract the target audience of a music magazine focusing on rock and alternative genres. It discusses using cover lines and stories about popular bands, information on upcoming concerts and tours, and exclusive interviews. The language, images, and distribution methods were also tailored to appeal to the target demographic of teenage fans of rock music. Informal language, explanations points, and addressing the reader directly were used. Photos featured musicians with instruments to signify the genre. Both male and female models were used to attract a wider audience. Distribution involved advertising at concert venues and in locations associated with rock music culture.
2 and 3
This document discusses representing social groups in media and choosing a media institution to distribute a hip hop/rap magazine called "Script". It aims the magazine at males ages 16-25 as they dominate music magazine readership. It would portray a "bad boy" image to clearly signal the hip hop/rap genre. The publisher IPC Media would be chosen since they distribute the similar magazine NME successfully to younger audiences and represent a variety of magazine genres. IPC Media could attract the right audience and increase sales and subscriptions for the new magazine.
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The student is considering creating either a lifestyle/fashion magazine or album cover/music poster as their final major project. They enjoyed creating a magazine for a previous project and want to try something different this time. They feel their project will be personally important as it will portray the lifestyle they currently live or want to live. Some influences for their idea include the I-D magazine for inspiring their previous project and their friends who have different lifestyles. They want their project to make the audience think about whether they are happy with how they live and dress. They plan to employ a minimalistic tone and color scheme like their previous project to make it an easy read while still engaging the audience. Portraying different fashion styles will allow them
First version
The document proposes a new rap artist magazine aimed at teenagers. It will be available both online and in print on a monthly subscription basis. The magazine will feature interviews and articles on up-and-coming rap artists, the top 50 rap songs each week, and competitions to win prizes from featured artists. The target audience is teenagers aged 13-19 who want to stay informed on the latest rap music news and discover new artists. The magazine will be promoted on social media platforms and distributed in stores convenient to its target readers.
Plan for music magazine
The document outlines plans for a new magazine called "Amplify" targeting 17-18 year olds interested in rock and alternative music. It will include interviews and articles promoting up-and-coming artists, using a color scheme of red, white, and grey. The front cover will feature a close-up shot of a band member and the band's logo to entice readers to learn more about an interview with the band inside.
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The document discusses the target audience for a media product. It would target working class people ages 16-21, as this large demographic enjoys music the most during these years. Specifically, it may focus on 17 year olds, who research shows listen to the most rap. The target audience would have a relaxed lifestyle, as rap is about relaxation, and the magazine would help them keep up with the genre. A range of ethnic groups would be depicted in the magazine to reflect the diversity of those who enjoy rap music.
Final version
Sam proposes a monthly rap artist magazine called "The First Statement" aimed at teenagers. It will be available both online and in print. The print version will cost £3.50 and the online version slightly less. The magazine will feature interviews, news, charts and competitions to promote up-and-coming rap artists and their latest releases. It will use social media to engage readers and feature links to music streaming platforms. The target audience is 13-19 year olds, but it also aims to attract 20-27 year olds and other interested readers.
Research evaluation
From researching music magazines, the document's author has gained a clearer understanding of the genre and decided to focus on a niche market similar to Kerrang magazine. They realized front covers need to attract readers' attention with artist names, flashes and cover lines. Contents pages should include editor's notes to engage readers in a fun way. Double page spreads are most effective when visually appealing through interesting photos rather than just text, as readers are more likely to engage with visually compelling pages. The overall magazine needs an attractive design and look to entice readers to purchase it.
Ash question 1
The student created a music magazine that drew upon conventions of real magazines. The magazine used a three-color scheme of black, red, and white for the cover and contents page, and featured a large, bold masthead relating to the R&B/hip-hop genre. While most magazines include multiple pictures on contents pages, the student only included one main image to make it less cluttered, following conventions of R&B and hip-hop magazines specifically. For the double-page spread, the student again followed R&B/hip-hop magazine conventions by placing the main image on one page and the article on the other, rather than writing on both pages as typical magazines do.
How did you attract
The document discusses how the magazine addressed and attracted its target audience. It did so in several ways:
1) The magazine uses a gender-neutral color scheme of red, black, and white that appeals to both male and female readers and identifies it as a music magazine similar to competitors.
2) The magazine features a variety of bands that appeal to any reader to offer something for everyone and satisfy their desire for music knowledge.
3) It promotes exclusive interviews and content not found elsewhere to attract readers and portray the magazine as a leader in the industry.
4) The magazine connects with its young, tech-savvy audience through social media, a website, app, and reader rewards to keep audiences
Introduction to main task
This document outlines the main task of creating a front cover, contents page, and double page spread for a music magazine in a particular genre. The task requires in-depth research such as analyzing existing magazines, conducting case studies on mise-en-scene used, as well as carrying out questionnaires and a focus group to learn more about the target audience. This research will allow for the successful and professional completion of the pieces.
Question 4
Time Inc. UK is Britain's leading publisher of print and digital magazines, distributing over 350 million copies annually. As they currently do not publish a pop music magazine, the author believes Time Inc. UK would be interested in distributing their proposed pop magazine to gain access to a new genre and audience. Time Inc. UK was formerly known as IPC Media until being acquired by Time Warner in 2001, becoming a large company with the resources to widely distribute a new pop magazine title.
Evaluation
This document discusses how the author's media product uses conventions of real music magazines to attract their target teenage female audience. Specifically, the author followed conventions like linking the main image and sell line, using direct eye contact in images, including feature photos and posters, and signing the editor's letter in script font. The author represented their target audience and other social groups in traditional feminine ways seen in magazines. They included diverse models and addressed readers directly to attract their intended teenage girl readership.
Target audience profile
The target reader of Pop Life is a teenage girl between 11-16 years old. She is a smart, honest, and friendly student who enjoys spending time with her large group of friends. She loves music, especially pop artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, reading books like The Fault in Our Stars, and using social media to stay connected with friends and up-to-date with celebrities. Music is a big part of her life and she hopes to become a songwriter or journalist. She is looking for a new music magazine to read that will fulfill her interests.
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The document discusses the author's educational background and passion for music journalism. They achieved 5 GCSEs including a B in Graphics. In college, they completed an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) on the history of UK dance music, developing research and reporting skills. This confirmed their interest in journalism. At media college, they undertook various projects including a documentary that improved their audience research and interviewing skills. A fanzine project taught them publication design and the reporter's writing style using software like InDesign and Photoshop. The author hopes to study journalism at university to further explore music journalism and the UK music scene. Their involvement in music gives them a passion for telling stories about music culture.
Evalution questiion one media add yo
By analyzing existing music magazines like VIBE and XXL, the document's author gained insights into conventions for layout, design, and content for a hip hop music magazine. Primary research in the form of a questionnaire provided information on readers' preferences regarding price, features, and potential magazine mastheads. Additional research on hip hop artists, styles, and current magazine covers informed decisions around modeling, photography, and color schemes for the magazine's front cover. A mood board focusing on American hip hop visuals and aesthetics provided further inspiration for presenting the front cover in a style evocative of classic hip hop looks.
Factual proposal blank
Jodie Wood proposes creating a 12-page fanzine about singer Lorde and her musical journey. The target audience is 15-20 year olds who can relate to Lorde's content and have shorter attention spans. Previous print projects and experience with design software like InDesign and Photoshop will allow Jodie to create a high quality fanzine. Research will include articles on Lorde from music magazines and blogs for context, and examining existing fanzines' writing styles and formats to appeal to the target audience. Jodie will evaluate their work by constantly reviewing and improving it against the required standards before the deadline.
Evaluation question 4 - Who would be the audience for your media product
The document discusses research conducted to determine the target audience for a new rap and hip hop magazine. A survey was created and advertised on social media to determine the key demographic is 16-20 year olds. Focus groups with students from this age range provided feedback on how to improve upon current magazines and helped guide the direction of the new magazine, aiming to follow the style and audience of XXL magazine. The front cover features a student involved in rap and hip hop to relate to the target demographic.
Evaluation
My music magazine's front cover and contents page use conventional layouts seen in other magazines, but the double page spread has an irregular layout that challenges conventions. The color scheme uses unusual bright neon colors not typically seen.
The magazine represents the "Smart Urban" social group as it focuses on urban/R&B/hip hop music. Its lively colors represent this group's partying lifestyle.
Future PLC and Bauer are unlikely to distribute the magazine as their existing magazines have different genres. IPC Media may distribute it since they only have one music magazine, allowing them to branch out into another genre.
The target audience is the "Smart Urban" tribe of teenagers who like downloading artists like Usher,
Critical Evaluation
1) The document discusses a media product created by Tonia Bennett - a music magazine that uses conventions from the existing magazine "Kerrang!" while also incorporating feedback from a questionnaire.
2) The magazine aims to appeal to a variety of social groups within the target audience of teenagers and young adults interested in alternative music. It features a battle of the bands review covering different music genres.
3) The intended audiences are teenagers and young adults who enjoy alternative music. Features and layout aim to attract these readers while addressing different social groups within this audience.
Evaluation
The magazine follows conventions like having the title at the top and artist names in the middle. Unlike most magazines, it has the barcode at the top left instead of bottom right. It also lists subheadings at the bottom about interior contents. The magazine represents the R&B/hip-hop genre and the African-Caribbean community through the artists featured. Young people are also represented on the cover. The magazine would be distributed by IPC Media due to their large reach of over 26 million UK adults. The target audience is mainly black people age 16 and up.
Magazine Initail Ideas
The body text of a magazine must be carefully chosen to be readable for audiences. Several font options are considered, including Arial Unicode MS, Ayuthaya, and Avenir Black Oblique, among others. Photographs will include close-ups, medium shots, and long shots. The magazine will focus on the rock genre as the author is familiar with rock magazine conventions. Color schemes are important for branding and the primary colors considered relate to the rock genre. The magazine will feature a variety of content like band profiles, album reviews, quizzes, posters, and articles on up-and-coming bands to engage readers throughout.
Question 5
The document summarizes the strategies used to attract the target audience of a music magazine focusing on rock and alternative genres. It discusses using cover lines and stories about popular bands, information on upcoming concerts and tours, and exclusive interviews. The language, images, and distribution methods were also tailored to appeal to the target demographic of teenage fans of rock music. Informal language, explanations points, and addressing the reader directly were used. Photos featured musicians with instruments to signify the genre. Both male and female models were used to attract a wider audience. Distribution involved advertising at concert venues and in locations associated with rock music culture.
2 and 3
This document discusses representing social groups in media and choosing a media institution to distribute a hip hop/rap magazine called "Script". It aims the magazine at males ages 16-25 as they dominate music magazine readership. It would portray a "bad boy" image to clearly signal the hip hop/rap genre. The publisher IPC Media would be chosen since they distribute the similar magazine NME successfully to younger audiences and represent a variety of magazine genres. IPC Media could attract the right audience and increase sales and subscriptions for the new magazine.
Y2 fmp pre proposal 2021 - copy
The student is considering creating either a lifestyle/fashion magazine or album cover/music poster as their final major project. They enjoyed creating a magazine for a previous project and want to try something different this time. They feel their project will be personally important as it will portray the lifestyle they currently live or want to live. Some influences for their idea include the I-D magazine for inspiring their previous project and their friends who have different lifestyles. They want their project to make the audience think about whether they are happy with how they live and dress. They plan to employ a minimalistic tone and color scheme like their previous project to make it an easy read while still engaging the audience. Portraying different fashion styles will allow them
First version
The document proposes a new rap artist magazine aimed at teenagers. It will be available both online and in print on a monthly subscription basis. The magazine will feature interviews and articles on up-and-coming rap artists, the top 50 rap songs each week, and competitions to win prizes from featured artists. The target audience is teenagers aged 13-19 who want to stay informed on the latest rap music news and discover new artists. The magazine will be promoted on social media platforms and distributed in stores convenient to its target readers.
Plan for music magazine
The document outlines plans for a new magazine called "Amplify" targeting 17-18 year olds interested in rock and alternative music. It will include interviews and articles promoting up-and-coming artists, using a color scheme of red, white, and grey. The front cover will feature a close-up shot of a band member and the band's logo to entice readers to learn more about an interview with the band inside.
Eq4 new
The document discusses the target audience for a media product. It would target working class people ages 16-21, as this large demographic enjoys music the most during these years. Specifically, it may focus on 17 year olds, who research shows listen to the most rap. The target audience would have a relaxed lifestyle, as rap is about relaxation, and the magazine would help them keep up with the genre. A range of ethnic groups would be depicted in the magazine to reflect the diversity of those who enjoy rap music.
Final version
Sam proposes a monthly rap artist magazine called "The First Statement" aimed at teenagers. It will be available both online and in print. The print version will cost £3.50 and the online version slightly less. The magazine will feature interviews, news, charts and competitions to promote up-and-coming rap artists and their latest releases. It will use social media to engage readers and feature links to music streaming platforms. The target audience is 13-19 year olds, but it also aims to attract 20-27 year olds and other interested readers.
Research evaluation
From researching music magazines, the document's author has gained a clearer understanding of the genre and decided to focus on a niche market similar to Kerrang magazine. They realized front covers need to attract readers' attention with artist names, flashes and cover lines. Contents pages should include editor's notes to engage readers in a fun way. Double page spreads are most effective when visually appealing through interesting photos rather than just text, as readers are more likely to engage with visually compelling pages. The overall magazine needs an attractive design and look to entice readers to purchase it.
Ash question 1
The student created a music magazine that drew upon conventions of real magazines. The magazine used a three-color scheme of black, red, and white for the cover and contents page, and featured a large, bold masthead relating to the R&B/hip-hop genre. While most magazines include multiple pictures on contents pages, the student only included one main image to make it less cluttered, following conventions of R&B and hip-hop magazines specifically. For the double-page spread, the student again followed R&B/hip-hop magazine conventions by placing the main image on one page and the article on the other, rather than writing on both pages as typical magazines do.
How did you attract
The document discusses how the magazine addressed and attracted its target audience. It did so in several ways:
1) The magazine uses a gender-neutral color scheme of red, black, and white that appeals to both male and female readers and identifies it as a music magazine similar to competitors.
2) The magazine features a variety of bands that appeal to any reader to offer something for everyone and satisfy their desire for music knowledge.
3) It promotes exclusive interviews and content not found elsewhere to attract readers and portray the magazine as a leader in the industry.
4) The magazine connects with its young, tech-savvy audience through social media, a website, app, and reader rewards to keep audiences
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Introduction to main task
This document outlines the main task of creating a front cover, contents page, and double page spread for a music magazine in a particular genre. The task requires in-depth research such as analyzing existing magazines, conducting case studies on mise-en-scene used, as well as carrying out questionnaires and a focus group to learn more about the target audience. This research will allow for the successful and professional completion of the pieces.
Question 4
Time Inc. UK is Britain's leading publisher of print and digital magazines, distributing over 350 million copies annually. As they currently do not publish a pop music magazine, the author believes Time Inc. UK would be interested in distributing their proposed pop magazine to gain access to a new genre and audience. Time Inc. UK was formerly known as IPC Media until being acquired by Time Warner in 2001, becoming a large company with the resources to widely distribute a new pop magazine title.
Evaluation
This document discusses how the author's media product uses conventions of real music magazines to attract their target teenage female audience. Specifically, the author followed conventions like linking the main image and sell line, using direct eye contact in images, including feature photos and posters, and signing the editor's letter in script font. The author represented their target audience and other social groups in traditional feminine ways seen in magazines. They included diverse models and addressed readers directly to attract their intended teenage girl readership.
Target audience profile
The target reader of Pop Life is a teenage girl between 11-16 years old. She is a smart, honest, and friendly student who enjoys spending time with her large group of friends. She loves music, especially pop artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, reading books like The Fault in Our Stars, and using social media to stay connected with friends and up-to-date with celebrities. Music is a big part of her life and she hopes to become a songwriter or journalist. She is looking for a new music magazine to read that will fulfill her interests.
Initial ideas
The student has chosen to design a pop music magazine as their genre because pop music is currently popular, they enjoy listening to pop music, and pop music best fits their target audience of other students. They plan to use other student models wearing bright, pop star-like costumes smiling for the camera to portray an upbeat magazine. The magazine will include information about pop stars, new music, and fashion, along with quizzes, puzzles and a chance for readers to share stories to feel part of a group.
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The document discusses background choices for images in a pop magazine. A plain white background is chosen to follow conventions and not distract from the main artist. Photos will be taken in a classroom, a professional space to get good quality images. Some pop magazines also use plain colored backgrounds instead of just white to keep focus on the artist but make the magazine more interesting and confirm its brand identity.
Costume ideas
The band members will wear colorful costumes that reflect their fun, outgoing personalities. They will each wear bright colors like red, pink, yellow, green, purple, or blue in matching outfits with different accessories to represent their individuality as well as their unity as a group. The costumes will be fun, lively styles like dresses, shorts, and playsuits to portray the band as youthful, exciting, and new while also showing their confidence and femininity.
Costume analysis
This costume analysis summarizes the costumes of Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and The Saturdays in 3 separate images. For Ariana Grande, her white lace top suggests purity while also hinting at flirtation. Her hot pink skirt and makeup emphasize her girly personality. For Taylor Swift, her light pink shirt and shorts portray her fun personality while still appearing modest. Her natural makeup and hair also fit this theme. For The Saturdays, their individually styled tops with initials show both their individual styles and unity as a band. Their denim shorts and white shoes further connect them while the shorts emphasize their youth.
Focus group analysis
The document summarizes the results of a focus group carried out to inform the creation of a new magazine. In response to questions, participants preferred magazines with bright colors like those used in existing music magazines. They wanted to see interviews and information on new music in articles. Pictures of artists like One Direction and Ariana Grande would attract readers, while posters were the preferred free gift over items like nail polish that could break. The focus group provided useful guidance on design, content, and gifts to engage the target audience.
Double page spread
This document analyzes a double page magazine spread about singer Olly Murs. It examines the headline design, images used and layout of the article. The headline uses wordplay on Olly's last name to signal the Christmas theme. Images include Olly with presents and wearing a Christmas hat. The main article is an interview with Olly presented in a question and answer format. Key details like quotes and references to other celebrities are highlighted to draw in readers.
Contents page analysis 2
This contents page from Top of the Pops magazine effectively targets its teenage audience. Bright colors, informal language, and images of celebrities in casual clothing establish a fun, relatable tone. Short blurbs and visual elements tease various articles about music, celebrities, fashion, and advice without revealing too much. This piques readers' curiosity and encourages exploration of the full magazine.
Contents page analysis.
The document provides an analysis of the contents page of a teenage magazine called "We Love Pop". It summarizes the key design elements and conventions used:
- The colors and images relate to articles inside and match the front cover.
- Contact information and the title "We Love This" are prominently displayed in attention-grabbing fonts and styles.
- A letter from the editor uses informal language to connect with teenage readers.
- Images of celebrities from articles are shown along with enticing descriptions to engage readers.
- Page numbers and descriptions are bold, colorful, and alternating to be clear and "fun".
Magazine front cover analysis 2
The front cover uses bright colors and images of popular celebrities like Justin Bieber and One Direction to attract teenage readers. Popular phrases like "OMG" and direct quotes from celebrities are used to generate excitement and curiosity about the magazine's content. The layout follows conventions of music magazines with the large central image, additional articles highlighted on the left, and price listed discreetly at the bottom. Overall the cover aims to appeal to its teenage audience through an upbeat, casual tone and promises of learning the latest on popular artists.
A We love pop case study
The magazine We Love Pop was first published in 2011 by Egmont Publishing. It targets teenage girls aged 13-15 who enjoy pop music, fashion, and celebrities. The first issue sold over 119,000 copies, showing the magazine's early success. Egmont Publishing has experience in publishing magazines and books for younger audiences. Being owned by Egmont helps ensure the magazine understands its target audience and can utilize effective marketing strategies.
Questionnaire analysis
The document summarizes the results of a 10 question questionnaire completed to gather information about the target audience for a new pop music magazine. Key findings include:
- The target audience is primarily teenagers aged 14-16
- Popular hobbies include reading, singing, and shopping
- Favorite colors are blue, purple, and pink
- Katy Perry is the most popular artist
- Concert attendance is typically yearly
- Desired magazine content includes celebrity news, fashion tips, and boy advice
- The audience is willing to pay £1-2 for the magazine
- Images are the most eye-catching element on magazine covers
- Most read other music magazines monthly
- Music features prominently in the
Codes and conventions of pop magazines
Pop magazines use bright colors like pink, yellow, and orange to attract their target teenage audience. The magazines feature pop stars on the cover wearing similarly bright colors that match the magazine's style. The magazines have an informal tone using slang and direct address to relate to their young readers.
Media questionnaire
This is the questionnaire that I handed out to representatives of my target audience in order to find out more about what they liked.
Focus group powerpoint
The document asks a series of questions to Levita Gumbs about preferences for magazine covers, including which front cover design is preferred, which colors would be enjoyed on magazine covers, what types of articles would be liked such as interviews, quizzes and puzzles, fashion articles, boy advice, or information on new music, which celebrity would be preferred on a front cover, and which free prizes would be preferred to receive in a magazine such as makeup sets, posters, nail polishes, hair accessories, or jewelry.
Target Audience Profile
The target reader of Pop Life is a teenage girl between 11-16 years old. She is a dedicated student who enjoys spending time with friends and listening to pop music artists like Taylor Swift. In her spare time she enjoys activities like watching movies, reading books, using social media, and keeping up with fashion. Music plays a big role in her life and is something she listens to daily. She is looking for a new music magazine to read that will fulfill her interests.
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- 1. Choice of Genre I have chosen pop as my genre for my magazine. This is because it is a genreof music that I enjoy listening to, so it will be interesting to complete a task based on it. I also think it will be a chance for me to find out more about pop music and how magazines can influence the audience’s perception of different artists. Also, I enjoy looking at pop magazines, and I would like to create one of my own. Furthermore, I think that choosing pop will be an excellent way to improvemy creativity and will allow me to improvemy skills in Media Studies.