The document describes the layout and design conventions used in the creation of the magazine cover, contents page, and double page spread. Specifically, it mentions using one large central image with two smaller supporting images on the cover, employing columns on the contents page for organization, and placing the main image on the right page with accompanying text on the left for the double page spread - all following typical magazine design standards.

2. On my front cover I used one main image and two other small images which follows the
conventions of a real media product as they usually have one main image in the centre of the
page and then a few smaller images that go with the cover lines.
On my contents page I used columns to put my contents in so my magazine looks ordered, this is
also done in the three magazines that I researched because they all used some sort of column
layout for their contents page, which shows it is conventional and I try to use the conventions
of a real media product.
On my double page spread I tried to use the same layout as what a real media product uses. So I
put one main image on the right hand page and then placed the article text on the left hand
side which I also used columns for to make it look ordered.

4. My magazine ‘Encore’ represents people that want to read an
informal but exciting new magazine. I also used my magazine
to represent people who like alternative types of music. I tried
to stick to one main genre, but by using an alternative genre
my magazine can be aimed at a range of different social
groups. The main purpose of my magazine is to entertain
teenagers aged from 16 to 18. I have done this by putting
different things in my magazine that relate to teenagers.

5. I think that my magazine would be published by a very popular media institution or
a publisher that focuses on music. If my magazine was published by a media
institution like Bauer Media it would make sure that my magazine was available
to everyone and they would make sure that it was produced to a high
standard of quality as this is what Bauer Media has a reputation for.
Bauer media reaches million of adults by using many different media channels and
they are a multi-platform media institution. They have more than 80 different
ways of reaching its audience some of these are, magazines, radio stations and
TV channels. The most popular magazines that Bauer publishes are Kerrang!
And Q magazine. These two magazines have the same genre as what I tried to
aim for. Which is the alternative genre.

6. The audience for my magazine is teenagers aged between 16 to 18. I
aimed my magazine at this age range because from my research
and questionnaire most people I asked were aged between 16 and
18, so the rest of my feedback would be what people aged 16 to 18
would want in a magazine. I would also aim my magazine slightly
towards women because my initial questionnaire was answered by
more women but this isn’t to say that it isn’t aimed at men because
some of the features in my magazine are for men.

7. In ‘Encore’ it features information that
teenagers would be interested in, so
they may be more intrigued to buy
and read my magazine because it
should appeal to them .
My magazine attracts my target
audience by using bold colours e.g.
Red, so this will attract my audience
as it is bold and stands out. I also use
a range of images which are of both
genders so this would help my
magazine address both sexes. I also
try to attract my audience by offering
‘Free Downloads’ and ‘All Exclusive
Posters’ which would also attract my
audience as teenagers are always
looking for free things.

8. From creating my magazine I have developed skills and learnt
about technology. I have developed many skills on the Apple
macbooks because at the start of the process I didn’t know
how to use one properly but now I am able to produce good
pieces of work.
I have also developed my skills in using different internet
programmes such as Survey Monkey and Blogger. By using
survey monkey I was able to develop my skills by sharing my
questionnaires with the general public that also use survey
monkey. By using blogger I was able to make my own blog to
post my work onto instead of having to print or email.

9. As you can see from my images below, you can obviously see a major
difference and improvement. My preliminary task was very plain
and simple, the back ground is plain white and the fonts used are
all the same. But my music magazine is very different as you can
see the image covers the front page, there are a range of different
fonts used and four different colours. The colours are much bolder
so they make the important things on the page stand out.