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- 1. Initial Introductory Task1 Niamh Hayes
- 2. General questions about music magazines
- 3. 1. What isa music magazine? Music magazines are a publication and often have a niche market because they are dedicated to a specific music culture and genre of music for example rock or country., They inform fans about artists and upcoming gigs and music. Along with keeping fans up to date with the latest gossip.
- 4. 2. What contentwould you expect to find in a music magazine? Music magazines will include images of many different artists and events such as festivals or concerts. There is usually a main image on the front cover of the magazine which initiates who the main artist is in that specific magazine. The background and props used in an image can illustrate a specific genre such as using graffiti, which would link it to an urban music magazine. The magazine will also include images of CD and album covers so readers know what to look for if they are interested, tour dates, new up coming artists and reviews.
- 5. 3. What imageswould you expect to find in a music magazine? Image of artists ( often medium close up ) and things to do with music for example instruments and the artists fashion. Images of other magazines are often featured on the front cover to advertise future special editions of the magazine. Image of free posters included in the magazine
- 6. Identify general characteristics/featuresthat you would expect to find in all music magazines. The font used in magazines is often plain and clear to read but for mast heads and titles they are very bold and stand out to draw the readers attention to the page. Magazines often use the same font in every issue, this creates a house style and makes the magazine recognisable. Artist information is always included which is related to the main image, supplementary images and cover lines. Competitions, adverts, CD’s, and cross words are often found in magazines to entertain the reader. The magazine often has a house style which creates an identity for the magazine and familiarity for the target audience. The main image (medium close up) often follows the magazine conventions by using the rule of thirds which helps create a neatness to the magazine and makes the main image look inviting . The main image also uses direct address to automatically forms a connection with the reader Issue number, date and barcodes are always on magazine covers as a legal requirement. Pull quotes are commonly shown to interest the reader about certain page topics. The magazine will include rule of thirds to make the magazine organised and draw the reader to important parts on the magazine. The brand identity is clear on all magazine covers. It helps the readers identify the magazine and makes the cover look professional. . 4.
- 7. Questions about music magazines front covers
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- 9. Identify the featuresthey all have 1. Mast head – Rule of thirds- Main cover line- Bar code, issue and date. Header or footer Puffs Same font used throughout. House style
- 10. Why are thesefeatures present? Why are they important? Mast head – covered by the artist because the brand is popular and established. Rule of thirds- Key information grabs the readers attention while the artist is the main focal point. Left thirds have the important information which is visible when magazines are stacked in shops. Header or footer- Informs the reader of what’s inside the magazine and what that magazine is about, aimed at a certain target audience. House style- Constant colour scheme used to keep the magazine cover organised and appealing Bar code, issue and date- All must be included on magazines for the sales to be registered, easily purchased in shops and studied by students. Main cover line- The artists name is the main cover line because they are the main feature which will attract readers. Puffs- Offer the readers freebies .
- 11. Take one magazineand explain why it is a certain subgenre This magazine is based on classical music genre. Its clear that the genre is classical because it looks very sophisticated and organised. The main image is of a mature woman holding a violin which emphasizes the genre. Sarah Chang is also a well known American classical violinist. The colours involved on the cover (black and red) are not directed to a specific gender which makes the target audience wide. The footer of the magazine makes it very clear its the ‘best selling classical music magazine’ and the subheadings also indicate the genre by advertising ‘composures’.
- 12. Explain the targetaudience The target audience of the magazine is fans of classical music however in this issue it appears to be aimed more directly towards Sarah Chang fans which stereotypically could be female because she's an iconic female role model in the classical music industry. The font of the text is quite formal which suggests the target audience is mature adults.