In what way does your media product use develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
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The document describes common elements found on magazine covers and interior pages, including models making eye contact with the camera, clear mastheads, blank backgrounds, props related to the magazine's topic, display of artist/band names and prices, feature photos and page numbers, ads, descriptions of articles, dates, and quotes from pieces. Photos typically take up most of the page with text overlaid.
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This document outlines initial ideas for a magazine called "amplify" focused on indie rock music. It discusses choosing indie rock as the genre and targeting an audience of 16-24 year olds. It proposes a front cover with a single person as the main image in the center against a white background with red and black masthead and text. The contents page would list 4 sections and include 4 related images. A double page article would feature a full-page image of a new artist on the left with text on the right.
indie magazine notes
The document discusses the genre of indie music and magazines that target indie music audiences. It provides details on the characteristics of indie music, such as originating in the UK and using different marketing styles than other genres. Examples are given of popular indie music magazines, noting features like their color palettes of red, black, and white; large central images of artists; and promotional stickers. The document reflects on lessons for designing an indie music magazine, such as using a 3-color palette, focal image of an artist with a rebellious expression, minimal props of instruments, and headlines placed unobtrusively like in NME magazine.
Initial introductory task 1
A music magazine provides information about a specific music genre and entertainment for fans of that genre. It typically includes interviews, reviews of new releases and live performances, charts, and competition. Images would feature artists, album covers, concerts, merchandise, and instruments. Key elements of all music magazine covers include the masthead, main image, barcode, coverlines describing the content, and consistent color scheme. The example magazine cover is identified as a pop music magazine based on the featured artist, bright color palette, and mention of "Pop's big takeover." The target audience is said to be primarily teenage and adult females.
Album Artwork
The document discusses conventions for album artwork and magazine advertisements. It notes that album covers typically have simplistic designs with bold fonts for the band name, hidden meanings that reflect the album's themes, and colors like black, red and orange. Magazine ads usually feature the release date, where to purchase, images of the cover/logo, and information on reviews, genre and tours. The document then analyzes a specific album cover, noting its typography, color scheme and reflection of the band's themes through drawings instead of photos.
Evaluation question1
The document describes the conventions used in different sections of a music magazine, including the cover page, contents page, and double page spread. The cover page features the magazine masthead in a bubble for visibility, the artist's name, bright colors, and the main artist image. The contents page includes page numbers, the same theme as the cover, and the issue number. The double page spread has a large main artist image, a quote, three columns of text, and maintains the house style across sections.
Contents analysis
The document describes the contents pages of various music magazines, analyzing their visual design elements. Key points made include how large prominent images, bold titles and headings, and lists of articles help draw attention and convey what content can be found inside. Color schemes, fonts, and positioning of elements are also discussed in terms of making important information stand out to readers.
Front cover codes and conventions
The document discusses common front cover codes and conventions for magazines. It explains that the masthead is always the largest font at the top of the page and relates to the genre of the magazine. The main image is usually a close-up photo of a famous artist from the appropriate genre and includes lighting and clothing icons. Additional cover elements like cover lines, color schemes, incentives, banners, and positioning statements are used to attract audiences and convey key information about the magazine's content and purpose. Common design elements follow specific patterns to effectively market the magazine to its target readership.
Question 1
The document provides details on how the student's media product uses and develops conventions of real magazines. It describes several typical magazine elements - the masthead, main image, cover lines, barcode, positioning statement, colors, buzzwords, anchorage text, and strap line. For each element, it explains how the student incorporated conventions such as unique fonts and positioning, while also challenging conventions by modifying colors, effects, and layouts to make the magazine stand out.
Input evalutation
The document describes feedback received on rough drafts of pages from a magazine called INPUT. For the front page, feedback included using better photos and varying fonts more. For the contents page, it was suggested to add color and reduce text. Feedback on the double page spread noted the title/subheading were good but fonts could be bolder and columns thicker. The document also discusses what was learned about photography, computer programs, and managing time from the magazine construction process.
In what way does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conve...
This document summarizes the key conventions and design elements used in the student's media magazine project. It describes the layout and stylistic choices for the cover, contents page, and sample article. The cover features a centered image of the artist, with the masthead at the top and additional text boxes. The contents page lists articles in one column with bolded headings. The article includes a featured image, questions and answers in different formats, and a boxed title. Consistent fonts and a black, white and gold color scheme are used throughout to maintain a professional look.
Adverts
The document discusses the design elements of an album package. It maintains a consistent house style throughout to connect the album and promotional materials. Key information like the artist/band name, album name and release date are prominently displayed in a clear, simple format. Images from the album cover are also featured to associate the different elements.
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- 4. • Models are making eye contact with the camera • Masthead is clear and eye catching • Models are against a blank background • Use of a guitar as a prop – confirms the magazine is music orientated • Cover lines include the artist’s/Band’s name • Price is clearly marked • Prop is a similar colour to the masthead
- 5. • Model is making eye contact with the camera • Masthead is clear and eye catching • Model is against a blank background • Use of a guitar as a prop – confirms the magazine is music orientated • Cover lines include the artist’s/Band’s name • Price is clearly marked
- 6. • Feature pictures along with page numbers • Advert • Brief description of each article • Date clearly displayed • Quotes from articles
- 7. • Feature pictures along with page numbers • Advert • Brief description of each article • Quotes from articles
- 8. • Black and white photo • Artist’s name highlighted in blue • Text written over photo • Photo takes up ¾ of the page • Coloured photo within the text
- 9. • Black and white photo • Artist’s name highlighted in blue • Text written over photo • Photo takes up ¾ of the page