2. As you can see the image above is a Top of the Pops front cover. Some of the most
obvious conventions that it has included are a big bold masthead, displaying the As you can see the image on the right is my
title/name of the magazine. Bright colours are used throughout to draw in the reader’s magazine front cover. I have tried to stick to
attention and to make the magazine more cheerful and interesting to the eye. The main conventional ideas in order to make it similar to a
sell line is to do with the artist presented in a mid shot in the centre of the cover. The real magazine as well as to fit into the pop style of
sell line is splashed across the artists’ body to heighten ideas that she had said that magazine. I have used many conventional features
quote. This is reinforced by her name being printed in bold above the quote. As well as which you will be able to notice in the next slide.
this there is an anchorage ‘world exclusive’ which could also been seen as a feature to The only area which I have decided to challenge is
entice the reader into buying the magazine. Several sell lines have been included the use of a tag line. This is because I feel that
around the cover to make the magazine seem more interesting and to give the readers with the Top of the Pops magazine, it isn’t really
more of an insight on what features in the magazine. A skyline is also provided to make on show meaning it is really necessary and not
the cover seem a little more adventurous. As always a bar code has been included at much attention is paid to it.
the bottom of the page, as well as WOB writing has been used displaying the issue date
and number above it. Text boxes have also been used around the cover to separate the
stories making the cover more appealing.

3. A bold, dominating masthead has been printed in capitals so that it I have used text boxes to separate the different sell lines;
is easy to read and doesn’t cause any confusion with the rest of the this makes each individual story to stand out.
text. I used a basic font which still connotes new, modern ideas and
fits in with the genre of magazine. The title being ‘pop’ world allows I have used several mid shot images of
the readers to know what genre of magazine it is. different artists who feature in the sell lines.
All of them are providing direct eye contact
The website makes the product helping to make a connection with the
look more conventional and like readers. If readers see that other artists
a real life magazine. feature in the magazine, they may be more
found of buying it as there’s more gossip to
read about.
The use of the skyline sticks to
conventional features and supplies
readers with more intention on what it The main mid shot image is very similar to
in the magazine. The contrast of pink my style model as it is centred in the middle
on yellow allows it to stand out and of the page and is in a similar pose. The use
look stylish. of direct eye contact allows the artist to be
more focused on the readers and may make
The 3 colour scheme which I have the readers feel more tempted into buying it.
stuck to is pink, yellow and white
which all show bright, positive
attitudes. They are also ‘girly’ colours I’ve used an anchorage on the main sell line
which are more likely going to which can help entice the readers in to
interest my target audience. reading this story as it hasn’t been published
anywhere else before. This may give them a
special, privileged feeling as they are reading
Throughout I have maintained the about it first. I have also used a teaser to
use of sans serif font and bold show a snippet of detail on what there is to be
writing which is noticeable and eye found in the magazine. I have based this on
catching. I have done this to show the fashion section as I think this is what my
continuity and to make the readers target audience are interested in most.
feel interested in the appearance of
the magazine. If they like the way
something looks, they are more Little WOB page numbers have been placed
likely to purchase it. The use of sans next to all sell line so readers know where to
serif font reinforces how modern and turn to if they want to read up on that story.
up to date the magazine is. Some
text has been printed in capitals to
give the layout more variation in A ‘WIN!’ burst has been used to draw in
order to prevent it looking boring. reader’s attention. This effectively will make
White on black (WOB) barcode with magazine details helps the readers want to ‘win’ what’s on offer and
show similarities to a real magazine as these are presented will only do so by purchasing the magazine.
on each issue.

4. As you can see the image on the left is a contents page style model from Top of the As you can see the image on the right is my
Pops magazine. This again has many conventional features which make it look like a contents page. When creating this I tried to follow
typical music magazine. There is a text box at the top of the page containing the conventional ideas in order for it to look like a
masthead. At the end of this is an ellipsis which creates ideas that there is a lot more real music magazine, however I also challenged
information to be found out if you continue reading the magazine. As well as this there some aspects in order for it to be a little bit more
are a lot of separate text boxes containing information about a particular section of the original and to put my own ‘stamp’ on it. The
magazine. Beside it, it has the page number that the stories/content is located on. aspect I challenged with this is including an
Large mid shot images are placed around the contents to give insights that they are editor’s letter at the bottom of the contents page.
featuring in the magazine. The large page number placed on top of the image tells the As you can see my style model didn’t have one,
reader what page you will find them on. This applied with the accessories that are but I feel that teenage girls could read it and in a
shown. These accessories may be shown as girls like bags and jewellery so are more way relate to it. It could be seen as some sort of
interested in seeing maybe where they are being sold. At the bottom of the contents figure to the target audience informing them on
page is a page number informing the reader on what page they are reading from and what to expect. It also gives the magazine more
these are continued throughout the magazine. The technique used on this page number of a personal touch which could make the readers
is white on black, which allows it to stand out from the rest of the text while still feel more comfortable and relaxed. The next slide
remaining out the way at the bottom of the page. shows the features I used to create my contents.

5. The title of the contents page as The use of the ellipsis at the end of the title welcomes the
readers into the magazine, hoping the will feel comfortable with Text boxes have been used to make
the masthead printed into it. the contents easier to navigate
This allows the readers to that the magazine holds.
around. The different boxes have
familiarise themselves with the different categories in them which
title of the magazine. The allow the readers to find what they
colours I have chose are purple are looking for quickly.
which is light and portrays a
warm friendly vibe.
I have used a curly, swirly font for
the titles of the text boxes, which
I have added a copy of the front will be ideal for girls and included a
cover as it makes the stories easier graphic ‘love heart’ for ‘we love pop’.
to find by the page numbers which This gives the magazine a bit more
are surrounding it. of a informal friendly nature, which
in turn makes the readers feel more
relaxed when reading it.
I have used a love heart in this
text box to support the friendly
nature of the magazine. It also I have included some images of
reinforces the informal tone to sunglasses and lipstick which I
the magazine. personally think girls like.
A mid shot of JLS is also placed at the
bottom of the page. I have chosen an
Page numbers are included next to
image of JLS as my target audience
the stories so readers can locate the
favour this band and will be interested
articles quickly and easily. As the
in reading about them. A large page
page numbers are in pink, it
number is again printed on the top of
contrasts against the purple/pink
the image so readers are aware on
colour making them stand out from
what page they are on to read about
the rest of the information
them.
I have maintained the 3 colour The editor’s letter is my own addition to
scheme of pink yellow and white to the pop magazine. I have used basic,
show that the magazine shows simple sentences to suit the age range
professional levels. and to suit the genre of music. I’ve also
As well as this the same sans serif used direct mode of address using
font is used throughout so the layout personal pronouns such as ‘you’re’ and
doesn’t look messy and untidy. I ‘you’. In turn this will make the text me
have made certain words bold to more targeted to the person reading
enhance the importance of the and helping them to feel part of what is
gossip. being said.

6. As you can see the image on the left is a double page spread style
model from Top of the Pops magazine. Several conventional features
have been used such as bursts, text boxes, anchorage and direct eye
contact to make it look like a typical music magazine. There is an
‘Exclusive WIN’ anchorage which could act as a hook in order for the
magazine to gain more interest. A mid/long shot has been used which
dominates the page and gives clear identifications that the article is
about ‘Cheryl Cole’. The information is formatted in an interview
technique which demonstrates the text being more personal and makes
the readers feel involved. This is also presented in a text box so it
stands out from the background and making it easier to read. Other text
boxes are used around the page to section the information, making it
more appealing. Bursts are also used which supply information about
what is taking place in the interview and a quote from what Cheryl says.
This can again draw in reader’s attention and gives the layout more
variation. As you can see, in the majority of the images the artists are
giving the camera direct eye contact making the readers feel more
directed and focuses on the article.
As you can see the image on the left is my double page spread for
my magazine. I have tried to stick to conventional ideas as I didn’t
really know how to structure a double page spread and it gave me a
basis on where to begin and what it should look like. I have tried to
maintain the conventional features to make it look realistic however
I had some difficulties as I couldn’t structure things the way I
wanted them to go. On the next slide you will be able to see the
features I used to achieve the end result.

7. I have used two mid shots which give direct eye contact so the This anchorage makes it seem ‘exclusive’ to
I have used two this magazine only. It may entice them into
readers can help connect to the artist with it feeling more directed.
bursts which purchasing the magazine. It would be seen
Similarly to the style models, the images are studio based to make it
contain as an entertainment gratification as it’s
look more conventional. I decided to keep the background plain so it
background focusing the time on them and what they
didn’t become cluttered and so the readers didn’t feel overpowered.
information and like doing.
quotes from what
the artist has
said in her This text box informs the
interview. readers on the terms
Effectively the and conditions of the
reader would activity. I have also
read the burst provided a website
first then get where they can check on
‘hooked’ and to for further
want to read the information. I feel that
article. The other this feature makes the
burst introduces magazine seem more
the article by realistic and have a
briefly telling the serious tone.
readers what
features in the
article. At the bottom of the
pages is clear, easy to
The ‘title’ for this read white on black
double page (WOB) page numbers. I
spread is another have decided to use the
quote from what WOB technique as the
the artist has said stand out and readers
in the interview. can clearly identify what
The font of the page they are on.
title/quote is the
same as the other
mastheads which
shows that the
house style is
continuous Apart from the interview structure being conventional I also chose to
throughout and I have used numbered discourse markers in the
do this style as I found it enjoyable and the ideas came to me quickly middle text box to provide the 4 reasons on why we
makes the meaning that I could get the work done quickly and focus most of my
magazine look love Sophie. This has many benefits such as making
attention on the layout. The pink colour of the questions works well the layout look more adventurous which should
professional. by dividing the question and responses up. I have used colloquial maintain the reader’s attentions, as well as making the
language throughout to fit in with the style of the audience. points easier to read and follow.

8. From over viewing my three documents; front cover, contents page and double page spread, I have mainly
stuck to conventional ideas in order to create the correct mood and tone of the magazine.
Besides this I have challenged some aspects of the style models to experiment and see if they worked well
with the genre of magazine or not. The main feature that I challenged would be the editor’s letter on the
contents. I felt that this was needed to give the contents more substance and to make it a little bit more
exciting and adventurous to read. In my opinion I think this worked well as it didn’t take up much room
and gave it a personal touch – making it sound like there was an older figure guiding them and supplying
information about what there is to come. Another feature that I challenged was the tag line and media
institute logo on the front cover. The reason on why I decided to not include these was because I felt they
were irrelevant and readers didn’t really take much notice of them. With these not present it meant more
attention could be paid to the sell lines and main stories of the magazine. From looking at my front cover,
I cannot tell that these conventional features are missing, however if they were put on it would have made
the cover look more detailed.
The main technique I used was by creating a studio style shot of the main artist that will be featuring in
my magazine. In order to do this I set up a photo shoot with the correct lighting and background props to
make it look conventional. Alongside this I made sure that I dressed her in the correct clothing to suit the
style of the music magazine. I chose girly clothing and colours as these will most likely attract my target
audience. The model is attractive which is also conventional as a lot of pop artists are good looking; this
goes to support the ideology of pop artists.
During the process of my magazine I tried to stick to a house style by maintaining the 3 colour scheme
and continuously using the same font and font sizes. Effectively this will make the magazine more
recognisable.
The area which I developed was the target audience. I chose to target similar ages of 12-17 year old
females as I feel young girls would be most interested in this kind of information. I done a lot of primary
research which involved following the steps of ‘SAGEL’ social-economic class, age, gender, ethnicity and
lifestyle in order to achieve my end product.