- The document evaluates the student's music magazine project by comparing it to real music magazines and discussing how it uses, develops, or challenges conventions of the genre. - The student drew inspiration from magazines like VIBE and NME for elements like the masthead, cover layout, article formatting, and more. Some elements were directly adapted while others were modified. - Feedback is provided on how the magazine represents its target audience of younger music fans and the social groups it portrays. The intended distribution partner, target readers, and techniques to attract audiences are also examined. - The student reflects on what was learned about technologies like Publisher, Photoshop, and blogs through creating the project, as well as the

1. Evaluation of My music
magazine

2. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of
real media products?
The masthead is in a large red font. I
liked the way the masthead stood so
prominently on the page therefore I
decided to adapt this into my
magazine. I did however use a black
font instead as I was using a gold and
black background.
I believed portraying the
masthead behind the image
was very effective and gave a
more professional look to the
front cover. This is used in
multiple magazines i.e. NME,
therefore I decided to adapt
this into my magazine.
I thought using
different colours in
one block of text
worked well together
So I therefore used
this design in my own.
The use of the bar code in
the bottom corner was
better than making it
prominent at the top of the
page therefore I decided to
keep this feature however
changed it to the right hand
side.
I believed the black and gold worked well
together and gave a very professional and
expensive look therefore I decided to use
this as my colour scheme for my front cover.

3. As you can see I have made
adaptations from the ‘VIBE’ front
cover page. For example; I have
enabled my picture to cover the
Masthead to enable a more
professional look.
Also, I have included two different
colours in one text; for example ‘50’
is in gold, and ‘GREATEST R&B
SONGS” I believe is better than just
using one block colour which
doesn't stand out as much as the
gold.
To add, I have used a bar code in the
bottom corner which is the same as
seen in ‘VIBE’
I did make some adaptations from
other magazines for example; I used
a tag line above the Masthead
which is featured in most magazines
like ‘NME’ etc. I have used a puff
which is frequently used in most
magazines to entice the reader with
a prize or contest which will make
them read further in the magazine.

4. The use of ‘INSIDE THIS WEK’
looks very effective due to
the font and the use of
capital letters. Therefore, I
decided to adapt this into
my contents page.
The use of the extra box of
‘plus’ allows more insight to
what is featured in the article
therefore I decided to add
this in as it allowed more
articles than the ones
featured. The use of the serif
font makes it stand out
amongst the other mainly
sans serif fonts, therefore I
decided to use this feature.
I thought the use of a
larger subheading and
then the secondary text
below it looked really
good so I have used this
feature in my contents
page.
i like the use of the large
numbers as they stand out
against the picture and look
very effective.

6. I like the way the
picture covers one
full page and it
consists of a close
up. Therefore I have
decided to use a
medium close up to
get the same effect
that is used here.
I think it looks very
professional and is very
typical that the layout is in
a 3 column format. I
believe this allows the text
to split up and not seem so
over dominating and
offputting.
The use of the page
number at the bottom
corner is ideal here and
is a typical use in most
magazines of all
genre’s.
In this text however, I
believe there is too much
text. Therefore, I have took
ideas from other
magazines i.e. ‘VIBE’ which
allows some text above the
article which gives the
reader some insight to
what the article is about
and allows some
background knowledge on
the artist.
The use of wthe red against the white and
black really stands out and draws the
immediate, direct attention of the reader.

7. A you can see I have
taken idea’s from the
magazine-Q, in which I
have used the full one
side to display the
medium close up
photo and the other
side for the article.
The reasoning for
the circles is to
portray her new
single-rising red.
The emphasis of the
red on white
background really
stands out and
instantaneously grabs
the readers attention.
I have included the
date and the journalist
who wrote it which is
featured in most music
magazines.As you can see I have split my
collums into 3 different parts,
this is used in most
magazines for example; ‘Q’

8. How does your media product represent particular social
groups?
My media product would most likely represent a younger selection of social
groups as my target audience if for a younger audience. I would suggest due to
the images used, my magazine would represent quite quirky, youthful and
energetic social groups. For example, those who enjoy spending time with their
friends at a shopping centre or local park. Those who spend their money on
branded and expensive clothing. Those who ultimately live a materialistic
lifestyle.
As you can see my images consist of mainly younger musical artists. For example,
‘the rizzles’ are an adaptation of the well known boy band ‘rizzle kicks’ that I
designed, I believe the rizzle kicks have a reputation of being quite cheeky and
youthful, and that is what I was aiming for in my photo-shoot, as I believe their
pose represented innocence whist portraying cheekiness. In my double page
spread I have photographed my model in a oversized extravagant hat in a serious
model-like pose. This is to emphasise the expense and experimentation with
fashion that the youth of the culture seemed to be affiliated with at this current
age. Some of the articles I have included on my contents page and front cover are
often associated with fashion, I believe this is a major part of the R&B lifestyle
and therefore this must be reflected in my magazine. I believe the target of social
class of my audience would be towards a more working/middle class background
as; most R&B songs and often rap songs are often about their transition from a
lifestyle in an area like ‘queens’ etc to the lifestyle of fame and glory.

9. As you can see they
have been
photographed in suits
dressed down with
jeans and with their
shirt loose. I believe this
gives a youthful feel and
therefore took this into
consideration when
taking my photographs.
You can see
that that has
been adapted
here through
the use of a
shirt and tie
however
dressed down
with a quirky
hoody.
As you can see
their expressions
are humorous
and look innocent
whilst at the
same time
mischievous.
As you can see the imagery of
them smiling indicates a
youthful mischievous grin as
portrayed in the rizzle kicks
photo.

10. What kind of media institution might distribute your product and
why?
I believe Spin would be the company to publish and distribute my magazine.
They are the distributers of VIBE magazine, therefore, I believe as VIBE and my
magazine both share some similar ideals, that I would be a suitable candidate
for them to publish. I believe Spin does cover a range of music genres however,
this shows that they are capable of publishing all genre’s and this gives me an
understanding of how large and developed this publishing establishment really
is.

11. Who would be the audience for your media product?
The audience for my media product would not be aimed
towards any specified genre. I would say it was both genres.
I would say it would be targeted to a much more youthful
genre, as R&B is often affiliated with rap, and this is often
not indulged by the older population. They would have to
have a passion for music. For the male side, My magazine
would be targeted as those aspiring to make it in the music
industry, those who rap on corners with their friends and
are very socially included. For the female side, I would
suggest my magazine would be targeted at those who
aspire for the fancy lifestyle. Whom are associated with the
new fashions and trends and who love their music as well
as their materialistic values. I would say they are very
socialised and involved with their surroundings. They often
have an inspiration for sport, and are seen hanging out by
basketball courts or in shopping centre’s. They also have
some artistic ability and express their found talent through
beautifully crafted graffiti on walls and buildings.

12. How did you attract/address the
audience?
The use of a puff entices my
audience with the chance of a prize,
the use of the ‘Watch the throne
IPad case’ shows that I have
considered my genre and my
audience, as; watch the throne is
affiliated with Rap, and the use of
the IPad, shows I have considered my
target audience of a youthful genre,
as I am considering the use of
modern technology.
The use of the names I
have used here engage
the reader because; they
are some of the most
prominent names in R&B
and therefore instantly
grab the readers
attention. The use of the
gold on the surnames
stands out as well as
people will have a shared
understanding by seeing
their surnames.
The use of the prominent
masthead dinstantly
grabs the readers
attention as the colour of
black against gold gives a
striking background, and
therefore directs the
audience straight to the
name of the magazine.
The use of the coat with the fur hood
is very modern in todays fashion
therefore, it shows that even the use
of men as the main image, I have still
considered fashion and more
feminist values.

13. The use of red instantly
grabs the readers
attention and intrigues
the audience to find out
more, which they will
later discover is her album
cover.
The use of the text
being split in 3 columns
instantly shows a
professional look and
doesn't of put the
reader with too much
text.
The use of the
picture
dominating one
page, is very
effective as it
allows the reader
to visualise some
imagery without
the text being
too dominating
too significant.
The use of the heading ‘music
is my life’ grabs the readers
attention as it is in red against
a white background and
instantly talks about music
which is the whole aim of a
music magazine.

14. 6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of
constructing this product?
When creating this product I used
Microsoft publisher to create mock
ups of my prelim and magazine
and used this to create my actual
magazine and prelim task. I found
this was a relatively easy product
to use as it was not my first time
using it, and I believe its range of
accessibilities helped me a great
deal in creating my magazine.

15. To post all my blogs I used the
website www.blogger.com
When I first used this blogs there was
some complications as it was my first
time using it, however, Once I started
to use it more frequently I grew more
adjustable to it. I found it a very
modern use of technology to create
coursework on and I enjoyed creating
blogs and posts for it.

16. When designing my photo’s I used Adobe Photoshop
elements to edit my photo’s for my prelim and music
magazine. I did not find it easy at first when practising
on pictures for example, removing beer bottles of a
wall etc. But once I edited more photo’s I find it got
gradually easier. When I edited my photos for my
magazine shoot I found the most frequently used tool
was the clone stamp. I used this to edit a lot of things,
i.e. is there was a mark on a chair, hat etc. Using
Photoshop was of the best parts about my course.

17. When creating my
evaluation I used
PowerPoint in doing so. I
found this relatively easy as
it was not my first time
using this document.

18. Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full
product?
When I look back at my prelim task I can see it
looks very armature to my finals product. The
use of the background colour and graphology of
images and text lacks a professional element.
As you can see I have developed a lot more
from my first prelim task to my final front cover.
When designing my front cover I spend more
time when creating my photo’s, more time
choosing fonts and more time researching
magazines of which I aspired my magazine to
look like, i.e. VIBE. I believe the transaction
from my prelim to my final magazine shows
mass significance and improvement and shows
my development in skills.

19. I believe the development
form my Prelim contents
page to my actual contents
page shows mass
improvement. For example,
the colour of the blue
writing ‘contents page’
against a blue background
does not look good and
clashes against it. The
writing has not had as
much consideration as my
contents page for my music
magazine and the prelim
contents page shows a
general lacking of skill
compared to my final
contents page.