The document is an evaluation of a magazine called "Karaoke! Magazine" by Hazel Obua. It analyzes how the magazine uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real music magazines. It discusses how the magazine represents particular social groups like youth culture through aspects like colors, language, and topics. It also discusses how the magazine would be distributed, noting publishers like Egmont that focus on children's magazines and IPC that produces magazines for audiences 16 and older.
The document describes the process of designing and developing a pop music magazine. Key details include gathering feedback from the target audience, experimenting with layout and font choices for the front cover, including articles that would appeal to both teens and young adults, and using Photoshop skills learned throughout the process to construct the magazine cover, spreads, and contents page.
- The document discusses the process of creating a magazine cover, double-page spread, and contents page for a music magazine targeted at females aged 16-24.
- Feedback was received on an initial plain cover design, so brighter colors and rearranged text were used.
- Conventions like bright fonts, short articles, and many photos were used while also including some content for an older audience.
- The creator learned skills in Photoshop and how to plan and construct a magazine.
Rachael Ejimofor evaluated her final music magazine project. Her front cover both conformed to and challenged conventions by including standard elements but placing the masthead in front of the image. Her contents page used different colored page numbers and topic headings. The double-page spread matched house colors and included photo credits but used quotes instead of sell lines. She distributed the magazine at churches, youth groups, stores and supermarkets to reach her target audience of urban gospel-interested teens and young adults in London. Rachael learned photography, design and formatting skills to improve her magazine from preliminary to final versions.
Through completing a course on media, the document discusses creating a music magazine front cover, contents page, and double page spread using Photoshop. Research was conducted on the history of pop music and case studies were used to create the three media pieces. The pieces were designed to follow conventions of real pop music magazines through using bright colors, common layouts, and representing various female social groups that enjoy pop music.
AS Media Studies- Music Magazine EvaluationNickySahota
The document discusses a music magazine created by the author. It follows conventions of real music magazines, such as having the magazine title, date, and issue number. The front cover features a central image of an artist looking at the camera to create a connection with readers. The contents page includes typical sections like pictures, headings, and subheadings. The author aims the magazine at males aged 16-21 interested in indie hip hop music. They chose to feature an artist in this genre and used pricing and design informed by a survey of the target audience. The author has learned new skills in photo editing and layout using software like Photoshop and how to better appeal to audiences through research and planning.
The document provides an evaluation of a media product created by Georgina Malpass. It compares aspects of the product to real media conventions. The masthead, images, barcode, and variety of stories on the front cover follow conventions, while a patterned strip challenges conventions. A three-color scheme on the front and content pages also matches conventions. Images are centered to create columns, and current date and two text columns are included per conventions. Page numbers are boxed out to challenge conventions. Layout and topic choice also follow or challenge conventions.
AS Media Studies - Music Magazine Evaluation SundasBostan
The document discusses the author's choice to create a hip-hop music magazine targeted towards 16-24 year olds. A survey found this age group prefers hip-hop music because it relates to their generation and lifestyle. The magazine, called "Amplify", uses conventions from real music magazines such as positioning exclusive interviews in the left third and including a strap line under the masthead. Images on the cover and inside pages feature urban styles and poses to appeal to readers.
The document summarizes how the author created a music magazine by researching and analyzing existing magazines like VIBE, RAP-UP, and Billboard. The author followed the layout, design conventions, and codes of VIBE magazine because it targeted a similar audience. Key elements copied from VIBE included the masthead design, placement of the model and text on the cover, contents page layout, and double page spread format. The author's magazine challenged conventions by using original article fonts and banners. The intended audience was described as 16-25 year olds interested in hip hop/R&B music, fashion, and partying.
The document describes the process of designing and developing a pop music magazine. Key details include gathering feedback from the target audience, experimenting with layout and font choices for the front cover, including articles that would appeal to both teens and young adults, and using Photoshop skills learned throughout the process to construct the magazine cover, spreads, and contents page.
- The document discusses the process of creating a magazine cover, double-page spread, and contents page for a music magazine targeted at females aged 16-24.
- Feedback was received on an initial plain cover design, so brighter colors and rearranged text were used.
- Conventions like bright fonts, short articles, and many photos were used while also including some content for an older audience.
- The creator learned skills in Photoshop and how to plan and construct a magazine.
Rachael Ejimofor evaluated her final music magazine project. Her front cover both conformed to and challenged conventions by including standard elements but placing the masthead in front of the image. Her contents page used different colored page numbers and topic headings. The double-page spread matched house colors and included photo credits but used quotes instead of sell lines. She distributed the magazine at churches, youth groups, stores and supermarkets to reach her target audience of urban gospel-interested teens and young adults in London. Rachael learned photography, design and formatting skills to improve her magazine from preliminary to final versions.
Through completing a course on media, the document discusses creating a music magazine front cover, contents page, and double page spread using Photoshop. Research was conducted on the history of pop music and case studies were used to create the three media pieces. The pieces were designed to follow conventions of real pop music magazines through using bright colors, common layouts, and representing various female social groups that enjoy pop music.
AS Media Studies- Music Magazine EvaluationNickySahota
The document discusses a music magazine created by the author. It follows conventions of real music magazines, such as having the magazine title, date, and issue number. The front cover features a central image of an artist looking at the camera to create a connection with readers. The contents page includes typical sections like pictures, headings, and subheadings. The author aims the magazine at males aged 16-21 interested in indie hip hop music. They chose to feature an artist in this genre and used pricing and design informed by a survey of the target audience. The author has learned new skills in photo editing and layout using software like Photoshop and how to better appeal to audiences through research and planning.
The document provides an evaluation of a media product created by Georgina Malpass. It compares aspects of the product to real media conventions. The masthead, images, barcode, and variety of stories on the front cover follow conventions, while a patterned strip challenges conventions. A three-color scheme on the front and content pages also matches conventions. Images are centered to create columns, and current date and two text columns are included per conventions. Page numbers are boxed out to challenge conventions. Layout and topic choice also follow or challenge conventions.
AS Media Studies - Music Magazine Evaluation SundasBostan
The document discusses the author's choice to create a hip-hop music magazine targeted towards 16-24 year olds. A survey found this age group prefers hip-hop music because it relates to their generation and lifestyle. The magazine, called "Amplify", uses conventions from real music magazines such as positioning exclusive interviews in the left third and including a strap line under the masthead. Images on the cover and inside pages feature urban styles and poses to appeal to readers.
The document summarizes how the author created a music magazine by researching and analyzing existing magazines like VIBE, RAP-UP, and Billboard. The author followed the layout, design conventions, and codes of VIBE magazine because it targeted a similar audience. Key elements copied from VIBE included the masthead design, placement of the model and text on the cover, contents page layout, and double page spread format. The author's magazine challenged conventions by using original article fonts and banners. The intended audience was described as 16-25 year olds interested in hip hop/R&B music, fashion, and partying.
Catherine created a music magazine called "Voltage" as her media product. She aimed it at young adults aged 14-20 who enjoy alternative music genres. To attract this audience, she included popular artists, a clear color scheme, and engaging headlines. Through the process, Catherine learned skills with Photoshop, InDesign and researching magazines. She improved at using conventions like fonts, mastheads and cover lines. The preliminary task helped her learn the programs, manage time better, and take higher quality photos for the final product.
The document discusses pop music and media representation. It then provides details about how the author constructed their music magazine, including following conventions of real magazines, representing social groups, choosing a media institution for distribution, attracting their target audience of teenage girls and young women, and what they learned about technology from the process.
The document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions of real media. It examines how conventions from magazines like Rolling Stone and Billboard influenced the design of the magazine, such as placing the masthead behind the cover image. While initial plans were influenced by other magazines, the final product developed as new ideas emerged during the process. For example, color schemes were altered to complement the cover model's outfit. The document also discusses how conventions like a three-column contents page were incorporated but the skyline text was developed to promote magazine features rather than sales claims. Overall, the media product challenges conventions of "busy" pop magazines by having a simpler, mature design.
The document discusses the development of a music magazine focused on the grime genre. It draws inspiration from existing magazines like RWD and Kerrang! in terms of conventions like listing artists and using bright colors. However, it also challenges conventions by using a balance of subtle and bright colors rather than just one type, and associating other colors like red with grime music rather than just rock. The intended audience is described as young black youth interested in grime music and its commentary on political issues. Existing retailers like HMV and large supermarkets are identified as potential distributors that could stock and sell the magazine alongside the featured artists' music.
Abbie-Gayle McIntosh discusses the process of designing a magazine for her media studies coursework. She began by aiming to create a pop music magazine but struggled to achieve the quality she wanted. She then redesigned it as an alternative music magazine, which came together more easily. Throughout the process, she learned how to effectively use software like Photoshop and InDesign to manipulate images and design professional-looking pages for her magazine. Overall, she felt she improved her skills and produced a higher quality final product compared to her preliminary task.
The document is an evaluation of a student's media magazine project. It discusses the conventions used in the magazine's design to target a young rock music audience. Specifically, it mentions using a color scheme and layout inspired by the magazine Kerrang. The front cover features a female model in gothic clothing to appeal to fans of that style. The contents page includes images and a crowded layout to hold readers' attention. An interview features a band dressed like popular rock acts. Through these design choices, the student aimed to attract readers aged 14-18 interested in rock music.
Emily Bagridge created a magazine aimed at young rock music fans ages 14-18. She based the magazine's design on conventions of existing rock magazines like Kerrang, using a color scheme of red, black, and white. The front cover features a goth-dressed female model to appeal to both male and female readers. Inside, the crowded contents page and band interview spreads continue the edgy rock aesthetic to engage the target audience. Bauer Media Group would be the best company to distribute the magazine, as they have extensive experience in the music industry through properties like Kerrang and have adapted brands across different media. Through constructing the magazine, Emily learned new skills with Photoshop, like using selection tools and layering images
The document discusses how the media product represents different social groups including age, gender, class, and social groups. For age, the target is 15-18 year olds and younger artists are featured to appeal to them. For gender, both male and female artists are included to appeal to both audiences and challenge stereotypes. For class, the price and genres featured aim to appeal to working and middle classes. A range of genres also aims to represent different social groups and challenge the idea that people only fit into one group. Photography and colors are used to represent the social groups of the artists while also showing diversity.
This document provides an evaluation of a magazine created by the author for a class project. It summarizes the key ways the magazine uses and challenges conventions of real music magazines. It includes a two-shot photo on the cover instead of just one artist, and offers freebies like posters to attract younger readers. Layout and design conventions like large central photos and text wrapped around are followed. The target audience is described as mainly teenagers interested in dance music, represented through bright colors, popular artists featured, and an emphasis on social media interaction. A dance music publisher like MixMag's would be a suitable company to distribute the magazine commercially.
The document provides an evaluation of the student's magazine project. It discusses how the magazine compares to real music magazines in its use of conventions and forms. It covers the magazine's target audience of teenagers interested in dance music. Photos were taken professionally to look polished. While similarities exist to magazines like MixMag and Q, some aspects differ such subtle color schemes or using a medium close-up on the cover. Feedback was incorporated from a survey to best represent the target readership.
The document describes a music magazine that follows typical conventions for the genre, including a masthead, cover image of an artist, and issue details. It uses these elements to target teenagers interested in R&B music. The artist on the cover looks directly at the viewer to create a connection with readers. Inside, the contents page and articles follow conventional structures to make the magazine easy to navigate. Overall, the magazine adheres closely to standard music magazine formats to appeal to its intended teenage audience.
The document discusses how a media product called "Simply Pop Magazine" uses conventions of real pop magazines to attract its target audience of 14-19 year old females. Key conventions included bright colors, cover lines advertising articles, pull quotes to intrigue readers, and many images with little text based on audience research. The magazine would be best distributed by IPC, which has experience with iconic magazines like NME and does not currently have a pop magazine.
The document discusses how a media product called "Simply Pop Magazine" uses conventions of real pop magazines. It includes conventions like a masthead to establish the genre, cover lines indicating articles, and advertisements to highlight features. Pull quotes, slogans, dates and editors' articles are also included. Images are used prominently on the cover and inside pages to appeal to the target audience of 14-19 year old females interested in pop music and artists. The intended publisher, IPC, is seen as the best media institution to distribute the magazine due to their experience with similar magazines.
The document provides an evaluation of a music magazine created by Shelby Hincal for an AS Media Studies course. Some key points:
- The magazine, called "INDiEPENDENT", targets 16-24 year olds and focuses on the independent music genre through its name, images, and content.
- Research was conducted into conventions of real music magazines and the target demographic in order to authentically reflect the genre.
- Black and white photos with selective color were used on the cover and interior to add visual interest while expressing the magazine's themes of individuality.
- Potential distributors like Bauer Media were considered due to their large audience reach and lack of a dedicated indie magazine.
The document discusses the design and layout of a Pop magazine created by the author. It summarizes:
- The masthead font and color scheme were chosen to convey an informal, youthful style suitable for a Pop genre magazine. Images make up most of the layout to engage readers.
- The $2 price point, placement of the barcode, and styles/poses of models in photos were designed with the target 16-23 year old audience in mind based on research of existing magazines.
- Consistent use of pink, blue, and white throughout the magazine along with smiling, fashionable photos aim to portray happiness and self-pride fitting the Pop genre. The magazine replicates conventions of popular magazines to appeal
This document analyzes how the student's media product uses, develops, or challenges conventions of real media products. It provides a detailed comparison of the student's magazine cover and content page to a real magazine called "We Love Pop". The student followed several conventions including using a masthead, barcode, color scheme, footer, cover lines, categories and layout. However, the student also developed some conventions such as having fewer cover lines, not linking the main cover image to the main line, placing the main image on the right side, and not including captions on small images. The document demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how the student both followed and developed conventions based on their target audience and the example real magazine.
The document discusses how the student's media magazine product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of the genre. Through research of other music magazines, the student gathered ideas on graphical elements and presentation for their target audience. While focusing on indie music, the student aimed to appeal to a female demographic by using female models. The dark color scheme and autumn tone photos challenge stereotypes of indie magazines. The contents page takes inspiration from other magazines to incorporate typical codes and conventions to create a professional product. The house style and orange elements are continued throughout to maintain cohesion.
This document summarizes a student's media studies coursework evaluation of their own media product, a music magazine targeted at teenage girls. The student discusses how their cover, contents page, and double page spread follow conventions of real music magazines in their use of colors, layout, fonts, and photos. They represent teenage girls as happy and carefree through pink colors and smiling photos. The student suggests their magazine would be published by Hachette Filipacchi, who publishes magazines for a similar target audience.
The document summarizes the evaluation of a media studies coursework project creating a music magazine targeted at teenage girls. It discusses how the magazine cover, contents page, and double page spread follow conventions of real music magazines in their use of colors, fonts, photos and layout. It represents teenage girls as happy and carefree through pink colors and smiling photos. The magazine would be published by an institution like Hachette Filipacchi that publishes magazines for a similar audience. Research was done on popular music and existing magazines to attract and address the target teenage girl readership.
- The document discusses questions about representing particular social groups, distributing media products, attracting audiences, and learning from creating a media product.
- The responses describe creating a rap music magazine aimed at 16-18 year olds, representing that demographic and distributing through large media companies.
- Creating the magazine required learning photo editing software and technologies to develop an authentic-looking product from initial research to final version.
This document analyzes the conventions and codes used in pop magazine covers and contents pages. It discusses two main pop magazines, Top of the Pops and We Love Pop, and summarizes their typical mastheads, cover images, barcodes, competitions, quotes, and "what's inside" sections. The contents pages are also examined, noting common headers, main pieces, and posters listings. Double page spreads are summarized as including large quotes, questions and answers, and subject lines.
This document evaluates how the media product, a magazine front cover and contents page, uses conventions from real magazines while also trying to be distinctive. Key points:
- The front cover takes elements from Billboard magazine like text placement and colors but makes the title larger and adds a star quote about an interview.
- The contents page takes inspiration from layouts in other pop magazines but adjusts elements like tilting the title and adding pastel boxes and hearts for visual interest.
- The double page spread concept combines elements from interviews in other magazines like alternating text colors and shapes around photos to make the celebrity more relatable while maintaining visual appeal.
Catherine created a music magazine called "Voltage" as her media product. She aimed it at young adults aged 14-20 who enjoy alternative music genres. To attract this audience, she included popular artists, a clear color scheme, and engaging headlines. Through the process, Catherine learned skills with Photoshop, InDesign and researching magazines. She improved at using conventions like fonts, mastheads and cover lines. The preliminary task helped her learn the programs, manage time better, and take higher quality photos for the final product.
The document discusses pop music and media representation. It then provides details about how the author constructed their music magazine, including following conventions of real magazines, representing social groups, choosing a media institution for distribution, attracting their target audience of teenage girls and young women, and what they learned about technology from the process.
The document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions of real media. It examines how conventions from magazines like Rolling Stone and Billboard influenced the design of the magazine, such as placing the masthead behind the cover image. While initial plans were influenced by other magazines, the final product developed as new ideas emerged during the process. For example, color schemes were altered to complement the cover model's outfit. The document also discusses how conventions like a three-column contents page were incorporated but the skyline text was developed to promote magazine features rather than sales claims. Overall, the media product challenges conventions of "busy" pop magazines by having a simpler, mature design.
The document discusses the development of a music magazine focused on the grime genre. It draws inspiration from existing magazines like RWD and Kerrang! in terms of conventions like listing artists and using bright colors. However, it also challenges conventions by using a balance of subtle and bright colors rather than just one type, and associating other colors like red with grime music rather than just rock. The intended audience is described as young black youth interested in grime music and its commentary on political issues. Existing retailers like HMV and large supermarkets are identified as potential distributors that could stock and sell the magazine alongside the featured artists' music.
Abbie-Gayle McIntosh discusses the process of designing a magazine for her media studies coursework. She began by aiming to create a pop music magazine but struggled to achieve the quality she wanted. She then redesigned it as an alternative music magazine, which came together more easily. Throughout the process, she learned how to effectively use software like Photoshop and InDesign to manipulate images and design professional-looking pages for her magazine. Overall, she felt she improved her skills and produced a higher quality final product compared to her preliminary task.
The document is an evaluation of a student's media magazine project. It discusses the conventions used in the magazine's design to target a young rock music audience. Specifically, it mentions using a color scheme and layout inspired by the magazine Kerrang. The front cover features a female model in gothic clothing to appeal to fans of that style. The contents page includes images and a crowded layout to hold readers' attention. An interview features a band dressed like popular rock acts. Through these design choices, the student aimed to attract readers aged 14-18 interested in rock music.
Emily Bagridge created a magazine aimed at young rock music fans ages 14-18. She based the magazine's design on conventions of existing rock magazines like Kerrang, using a color scheme of red, black, and white. The front cover features a goth-dressed female model to appeal to both male and female readers. Inside, the crowded contents page and band interview spreads continue the edgy rock aesthetic to engage the target audience. Bauer Media Group would be the best company to distribute the magazine, as they have extensive experience in the music industry through properties like Kerrang and have adapted brands across different media. Through constructing the magazine, Emily learned new skills with Photoshop, like using selection tools and layering images
The document discusses how the media product represents different social groups including age, gender, class, and social groups. For age, the target is 15-18 year olds and younger artists are featured to appeal to them. For gender, both male and female artists are included to appeal to both audiences and challenge stereotypes. For class, the price and genres featured aim to appeal to working and middle classes. A range of genres also aims to represent different social groups and challenge the idea that people only fit into one group. Photography and colors are used to represent the social groups of the artists while also showing diversity.
This document provides an evaluation of a magazine created by the author for a class project. It summarizes the key ways the magazine uses and challenges conventions of real music magazines. It includes a two-shot photo on the cover instead of just one artist, and offers freebies like posters to attract younger readers. Layout and design conventions like large central photos and text wrapped around are followed. The target audience is described as mainly teenagers interested in dance music, represented through bright colors, popular artists featured, and an emphasis on social media interaction. A dance music publisher like MixMag's would be a suitable company to distribute the magazine commercially.
The document provides an evaluation of the student's magazine project. It discusses how the magazine compares to real music magazines in its use of conventions and forms. It covers the magazine's target audience of teenagers interested in dance music. Photos were taken professionally to look polished. While similarities exist to magazines like MixMag and Q, some aspects differ such subtle color schemes or using a medium close-up on the cover. Feedback was incorporated from a survey to best represent the target readership.
The document describes a music magazine that follows typical conventions for the genre, including a masthead, cover image of an artist, and issue details. It uses these elements to target teenagers interested in R&B music. The artist on the cover looks directly at the viewer to create a connection with readers. Inside, the contents page and articles follow conventional structures to make the magazine easy to navigate. Overall, the magazine adheres closely to standard music magazine formats to appeal to its intended teenage audience.
The document discusses how a media product called "Simply Pop Magazine" uses conventions of real pop magazines to attract its target audience of 14-19 year old females. Key conventions included bright colors, cover lines advertising articles, pull quotes to intrigue readers, and many images with little text based on audience research. The magazine would be best distributed by IPC, which has experience with iconic magazines like NME and does not currently have a pop magazine.
The document discusses how a media product called "Simply Pop Magazine" uses conventions of real pop magazines. It includes conventions like a masthead to establish the genre, cover lines indicating articles, and advertisements to highlight features. Pull quotes, slogans, dates and editors' articles are also included. Images are used prominently on the cover and inside pages to appeal to the target audience of 14-19 year old females interested in pop music and artists. The intended publisher, IPC, is seen as the best media institution to distribute the magazine due to their experience with similar magazines.
The document provides an evaluation of a music magazine created by Shelby Hincal for an AS Media Studies course. Some key points:
- The magazine, called "INDiEPENDENT", targets 16-24 year olds and focuses on the independent music genre through its name, images, and content.
- Research was conducted into conventions of real music magazines and the target demographic in order to authentically reflect the genre.
- Black and white photos with selective color were used on the cover and interior to add visual interest while expressing the magazine's themes of individuality.
- Potential distributors like Bauer Media were considered due to their large audience reach and lack of a dedicated indie magazine.
The document discusses the design and layout of a Pop magazine created by the author. It summarizes:
- The masthead font and color scheme were chosen to convey an informal, youthful style suitable for a Pop genre magazine. Images make up most of the layout to engage readers.
- The $2 price point, placement of the barcode, and styles/poses of models in photos were designed with the target 16-23 year old audience in mind based on research of existing magazines.
- Consistent use of pink, blue, and white throughout the magazine along with smiling, fashionable photos aim to portray happiness and self-pride fitting the Pop genre. The magazine replicates conventions of popular magazines to appeal
This document analyzes how the student's media product uses, develops, or challenges conventions of real media products. It provides a detailed comparison of the student's magazine cover and content page to a real magazine called "We Love Pop". The student followed several conventions including using a masthead, barcode, color scheme, footer, cover lines, categories and layout. However, the student also developed some conventions such as having fewer cover lines, not linking the main cover image to the main line, placing the main image on the right side, and not including captions on small images. The document demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how the student both followed and developed conventions based on their target audience and the example real magazine.
The document discusses how the student's media magazine product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of the genre. Through research of other music magazines, the student gathered ideas on graphical elements and presentation for their target audience. While focusing on indie music, the student aimed to appeal to a female demographic by using female models. The dark color scheme and autumn tone photos challenge stereotypes of indie magazines. The contents page takes inspiration from other magazines to incorporate typical codes and conventions to create a professional product. The house style and orange elements are continued throughout to maintain cohesion.
This document summarizes a student's media studies coursework evaluation of their own media product, a music magazine targeted at teenage girls. The student discusses how their cover, contents page, and double page spread follow conventions of real music magazines in their use of colors, layout, fonts, and photos. They represent teenage girls as happy and carefree through pink colors and smiling photos. The student suggests their magazine would be published by Hachette Filipacchi, who publishes magazines for a similar target audience.
The document summarizes the evaluation of a media studies coursework project creating a music magazine targeted at teenage girls. It discusses how the magazine cover, contents page, and double page spread follow conventions of real music magazines in their use of colors, fonts, photos and layout. It represents teenage girls as happy and carefree through pink colors and smiling photos. The magazine would be published by an institution like Hachette Filipacchi that publishes magazines for a similar audience. Research was done on popular music and existing magazines to attract and address the target teenage girl readership.
- The document discusses questions about representing particular social groups, distributing media products, attracting audiences, and learning from creating a media product.
- The responses describe creating a rap music magazine aimed at 16-18 year olds, representing that demographic and distributing through large media companies.
- Creating the magazine required learning photo editing software and technologies to develop an authentic-looking product from initial research to final version.
This document analyzes the conventions and codes used in pop magazine covers and contents pages. It discusses two main pop magazines, Top of the Pops and We Love Pop, and summarizes their typical mastheads, cover images, barcodes, competitions, quotes, and "what's inside" sections. The contents pages are also examined, noting common headers, main pieces, and posters listings. Double page spreads are summarized as including large quotes, questions and answers, and subject lines.
This document evaluates how the media product, a magazine front cover and contents page, uses conventions from real magazines while also trying to be distinctive. Key points:
- The front cover takes elements from Billboard magazine like text placement and colors but makes the title larger and adds a star quote about an interview.
- The contents page takes inspiration from layouts in other pop magazines but adjusts elements like tilting the title and adding pastel boxes and hearts for visual interest.
- The double page spread concept combines elements from interviews in other magazines like alternating text colors and shapes around photos to make the celebrity more relatable while maintaining visual appeal.
Teen Vogue magazine was chosen as the basis for the double page spread because it features topics that align with the target audience such as fashion, celebrities, and discussions of serious issues like teen pregnancy. The magazine's style of using pink, red, and black along with its focus on reality television programming makes it well-suited to engage the target audience of females aged 14-19. Articles in Teen Vogue also comment on MTV reality shows about teen pregnancy, matching the subject of the documentary featured in the double page spread.
Marketing strategies of selected ktv bar and restaurantalysonray0928
The document provides background information on karaoke and KTV bars in Asia and discusses their marketing strategies. It details the origins and history of karaoke in Japan in the 1970s and how it later spread to other Asian countries and the West. The document discusses the technology behind karaoke machines and describes different types of venues for karaoke including private karaoke boxes and public karaoke bars/clubs. It examines the marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion) for nightclubs and how owners can improve their strategies. The significance and scope of studying the marketing of selected nightclubs in Manila is also outlined.
1) A masthead displays the magazine title to familiarize readers.
2) The main image typically features people or objects related to the main article.
3) A selling line below the masthead introduces the magazine's content.
The document defines various codes and conventions used in magazines and newspapers, including:
1) The masthead contains the title and logo, while pugs in the corners catch the reader's eye. A secondary lead provides a sneak preview of inside content.
2) Other elements include sidebars, spreads covering multiple pages, stand first sentences that sell features, and straplines as subheadings below headlines.
3) Tags, tip-ons, box-outs, bylines, captions, credits, crossheads, exclusives, features, headlines, kickers, and lures are also defined as serving various purposes to engage readers.
The document summarizes a student's music magazine project. The student aimed to create a unique style while incorporating some magazine conventions. The front cover has an unusual font and arty image within a conventional layout. The contents page fits conventions but wraps text around an image for uniqueness. The double page spread layout is conventional but with more artistic images. The target audience is students and young adults interested in culture, fashion and alternative music. The magazine represents this group with its style and approachable presentation. A large publishing company like IPC Media would be most likely to distribute the magazine since they already publish similar titles. The student learned new skills using software like Photoshop and InDesign.
The document discusses the development of a music magazine called "LOUD" that was influenced by the conventions of "Vogue" magazine but adapted for a music genre. Key points:
1) "Vogue" magazine influenced the layout, color scheme, and targeting of high-end female audience for "LOUD".
2) The magazine represents social groups of pop fans aged 16-25, targeting females but including some male appeal.
3) Conde Nast would be a suitable publishing house since it publishes "Vogue" globally, helping the magazine gain recognition.
This document summarizes how the media product, a pop music magazine, uses conventions of real pop magazines. Key conventions included are a bright pink masthead to catch attention, three coverlines and a central image on the front cover. The mode of address is informal and chatty to relate to teenage girls aged 14-16. Images are clean cut and professional looking to portray a happy, fun magazine. Puffs and free posters are included to entice readers. Formats like barcodes and pricing are used to look like real magazines without challenging genres conventions. The goal is to create an instantly recognizable pop magazine.
This document summarizes how the media product, a pop music magazine, uses conventions of real pop magazines. Key conventions included are a bright pink masthead to catch attention, three coverlines and a central image on the front cover. The mode of address is informal and chatty to relate to teenage girls aged 14-16. Images are clean cut and professional looking to portray a happy, fun magazine. Puffs and free posters are included to entice readers. Formats like barcodes and pricing are used to look like a real magazine without challenging conventions of the pop genre.
Through completing a course on media, the document discusses creating a music magazine front cover, contents page, and double page spread using Photoshop. Research was conducted on the history of pop music and case studies were used to create the three media pieces. The pieces were designed to follow conventions of real pop music magazines through using bright colors, common layouts, and representing typical social groups that read pop music magazines.
The document summarizes a student's media project creating a music magazine. The student used conventions from real music magazines like NME in their magazine's design but also challenged some conventions. They included a front cover, contents page, and double page interview spread that drew inspiration from NME in terms of layout, images, and use of color while also making some unique design choices. The magazine's target audience is described as males and females aged 15-25 interested in indie music.
The document describes the progression of a student's media project from preliminary tasks to the final product. It discusses conventions used in magazines and how the student incorporated them. Key points:
- The preliminary front cover lacked pictures, font styles, and a barcode. The final cover improved on these elements to look more professional.
- The preliminary contents page lacked information and was boring. The final version added color, varied fonts, and included a more realistic page range.
- Conventions like mastheads, cover lines, and double page spreads were researched and incorporated appropriately.
- Feedback helped improve elements like fonts, images, and layouts to better attract the target audience.
The document is an evaluation of a music magazine created by Monique Jones. The magazine uses conventions from other successful music magazines, such as focusing solely on a singer or band on the cover. It also uses tactics like free gifts and subscriptions to attract readers. The magazine represents the R&B/hip-pop social group aged 15-25 through language, fashion, and topics covered in articles. The intended audience would be young people interested in R&B music.
The document provides an evaluation of how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real media products. It discusses using page numbers for navigation, editing the main image over the masthead on the cover, using a non-primary color scheme, informal writing style, consistent fonts with variations, cover lines with large and small text, including a barcode, using a pull quote, mixing direct address and natural photography, and representing gender, ethnicity, age, and social groups. It also covers what was learned about technologies, software, research methods, the importance of planning, and skills with design programs.
Jack Kay has created a hybrid music/skateboarding magazine called "Manchester Scene Mag". The target audience is primarily males aged 15-25 who are interested in indie music and skateboarding, especially around the Manchester, UK area. Key elements that address this audience include male-oriented colors, images of skateboarding and music venues/events, and cover stars that represent the target demographics. The magazine would be distributed monthly through IPC Media to compete with similar magazines like NME. It challenges conventions through original design elements while also conforming to standard magazine formats and layouts.
My magazine, Enterprise, uses conventions from real media like a masthead and cover images. It targets teenagers of both genders with bright colors and fun fonts. While the magazine represents only white British artists equally across genders, the cover images rely on some gender stereotypes. The intended audience was 12-19 year olds but the colorful design could attract a wider range. Prometheus would be a suitable publisher since it reaches multiple platforms and already publishes popular magazines like Billboard. The magazine would cost £2 per issue and aims to sell 100 copies per issue to earn £2,400 in the first year. It would be similar to the popular NME magazine and maintain interest through exclusive content, competitions, and posters in each issue
The document describes a student's media magazine project. The student aimed to challenge conventions by including features typically found in female magazines, like beauty tips, in an indie music magazine. The two-page spread uses large pictures and bold colors like a music magazine. The contents page blends conventions from female and music magazines. The target audience is described as female teenagers interested in indie music. IPC Media would be a suitable distributor as it has experience promoting magazines to this audience. The student learned new technologies like digital photography, photo editing, magazine design software, and online publishing through completing this project.
The document describes a student's media magazine project. The student aimed to challenge conventions by incorporating elements of both music and female magazines. Key conventions included eye-catching headlines and photos on the cover. The two-page spread used large, bold photos against a dark background. The contents page blended columns with unconventional side elements. The target audience was female teenagers interested in indie music. Technologies learned included digital photography, photo editing in Photoshop, magazine construction and online publishing.
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The document describes a student's media magazine project. The student aimed to challenge conventions by including features typically found in female magazines, like beauty tips, in an indie music magazine. The two-page spread uses large pictures and bold colors like a music magazine. The contents page blends conventions from female and music magazines. The target audience is described as female teenagers interested in indie music. The student chose bright colors and a model dressed as an indie artist to attract this audience. Distributing through IPC media was seen as a good fit due to their experience with female magazines. The process taught the student new skills with photography, editing software, magazine design, and online publishing technologies.
This document is a reflection by Rose Daly on her final media production project, which was to create a magazine. She targeted her magazine towards a female audience of young adults, challenging the typical male focus of many music magazines. She incorporated feminine colors and styles while still appealing to both genders. Rose analyzed how her magazine followed conventions like consistent branding but also challenged norms by focusing on women rather than being for the "male gaze." She reflected on representing various groups and how the magazine might be distributed. Overall, Rose learned about magazine design, technologies, and the importance of intentional choices in media creation through working on this project.
The document summarizes the key aspects of a music magazine created by Hannah Hayland. The magazine features a masthead in the top left corner, contents page with numbered images and articles, and double page spreads with featured images and pull quotes. The magazine represents an indie band as fun and relatable to young people. It would be distributed by IPC Media due to its similarity to NME. The target audience is young people aged 16-24, particularly females, attracted through bright colors, images of the band, and article headings about music and lifestyle. Creating the magazine helped Hannah learn Photoshop skills and how to plan and experiment with her work.
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2. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge the
conventions of real media products?
Both my media product and We
Love Pop have a banner.
Both my media
product and We
Love Pop have a
main image which
is conventional in
all magazines.
Both my media
product and We Love
Pop have a buzz word
that could attract our
target audience.
My magazine’s colour scheme
breaks the convention of 1 colour
being used on the front cover
where I have used a colour
scheme of three colours in order
to attract my target audience as
they like bright colours.
My magazine has a similar
font to We Love Pop as this
allows the readers to
identify with the pop
genre.
I have used a smaller
number of images for
my magazine front
cover compared to
We love Pop as I have
based this on my
audience research.
I have broken the conventions of
super imposition by putting my
masthead over the image rather
than the other way round. This
was done in order to make my
masthead standout and to add
emphasis to it.
Also just like We Love Pop, I
have established a mode of
address in order to familiarise
the magazine with my target
audience an and to establish
quite a friendly relationship
with my readers.
3. Conventions of a contents page
Contents masthead : Both
magazines have a masthead.
Both my magazine and We Love
Pop possess an exciting
introduction to the contents of
the magazine with mine being
‘This month in Karaoke!...’ which
will appeal to my target
audience.
My case study
magazine engages the
audience with a letter
from the editor. This is
also evident in my
magazine as a
development of this
convention.
My magazine develops the
conventions of my case study
magazine with the use of
many images which also
engages the readers and
appeals to them.
We love pop also has a
small textbox including
the page numbers of
different aspect of my
magazine. My magazine
also develops those
conventions. My magazine also has a
subtitle displaying the actual
content of my magazine
which further develops the
conventions of We Love Pop.
My magazine breaks the
conventions of posters in the
contents page with a focus on
the textual aspects of my
magazine.
The colours used for the
page numbers and topics are
also very similar to my case
study as it engages my
audience through the
colourful aspects of it.
4. Conventions of a double page spreadMy magazine develops the
conventions of my case study
magazine with an anchorage
which gives meaning to the
image. In this case the text
signifies that Katy loves
makeup.
The masthead layout of my double page spread
breaks the conventions of my case study
magazine as it follows a different layout and
style. It makes it standout more to the readers.
My magazine
develops the
conventions of my
case study magazine
with a similar image
at the top of my
double page spread
page giving further
information to the
readers.
The
magazine
also has
another
anchorage
showing the
artist. My
magazine
also
develops
these
conventions
by doing the
same.
There is also
another small
image with
anchorage
showing other
events however
my magazine
challenges this
convention by not
including another
photo.
My magazine also
develops the conventions
of a page number ,website
and banner
My magazine also develops the
conventions of a main image for my
double page spread. The mode of
address to the readers is quite
friendly. It slightly establishes a
male gaze with the audience
although it is not quite sexual
which challenges the conventions
of my case study magazine where
the model shows a little skin with a
lip parting.
My magazine
develops the
convention of a pull
quote which is used
to attract the
readers.
My magazine also develops
the convention of a drop cap
which has been used in my
case study magazine which
adds emphasis to my article.
My magazine
also develops
the conventions
of my case study
magazine with
the use of
gutters.
5. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge the
conventions of real media products?
• When developing my media product , I researched an existing magazine which was We Love Pop. To get an
understanding of the codes and conventions of a music magazine. By doing this I was able to design my
final product with the application of my understanding of the codes and conventions of a magazine.
• I made use of a similar font to a pop magazines masthead to allow my target audience to identify with the
genre of my music magazine.
• I also added conventions such as mastheads, a main image, cover lines and banners to allow my target
audience to identify with my magazine and to get an understanding of the content of my magazine. I also
made it more exciting and appealing to my target audience.
• My magazine changed the layout of super imposition on the front cover. Usually the text is behind the
image, but my text was in front of the image. This was done in order to make my masthead stand out from
the rest of the content on the page. The size of my masthead was bold and the colour was quite creative.
This also resembles the pop genre and the usual typography used. The colours also represent a female
demographic.
• Usually existing pop magazines have a plain background, however because my product is for a younger
demographic I chose to use a series of colours in order to appeal to my target audience. It also makes my
work more creative rather than plain or basic. I have also maintained my colour scheme which is common
in magazines.
6. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
Media representations are the ways in which the media portrays particular groups,
communities, experiences, ideas, or topics from a particular ideological or value
perspective
The title ‘Karaoke’ represents
social groups who like pop. It is
a symbol commonly used to
represent pop culture.
The costumes of my model
represents youth culture with her
black jeans and red jumper.
The mode of address of my
model is very friendly with
the quote ‘Thumbs up’
which would be able to
draw in young audiences.
Informal rhetorical
questions can be a useful
way of drawing in young
audience which will
represent youth culture.
The use of buzz words can attract young audiences
as it will be an exciting way of marketing my
magazine. This will represent young audiences as
they have a like for ‘freebies.’
A feature of young boy
bands will represent girls
who have a like them
which will therefore gratify
their needs.
The use of bright colours
will represent feminine
social groups as they will
appeal to girls and they are
known to be feminine
colours.
Also the use of different
coloured fonts represents my
target audience as they make
my magazine more colourful
and appealing to my target
audience.
By including a feature on
fashion tips my magazine is
representative to my target
audience as they are known
to like fashion.
7. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
• I was able to use these samples in order to understand the needs of my target audience through quantitative research
and qualitative research. I also analysed two other magazines which were NME and We Love Pop to establish the kind of
language used to associate with these social groups.
• ‘Thumbs up’ establishes a mode of address with the readers giving them a good
first impression of the magazine.
• Also ‘free posters’ is used as a key signifier for the readers as it would be one of
the first things to catch the eye of my target audience considering they are from
ages 10- 16
• My use of slang such as ‘amazin’ and some cheesy comments may enable me to
associate with my target audience more.
8. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
The mode of address to the readers is also one factor
that represents particular social groups. The approach
the model for my front cover has is very friendly and it
almost establishes personal relationships with the
readers
My magazine has a very colourful layout. The colour scheme
is in three colours; pink, purple and yellow this would
convey to the public that my magazine is aimed at a female
demographic . The colours connotations are also quite
feminine. Pink connotates femininity, while purple connotes
creativity although it is very much feminine and yellow
connotates brightness and sunlight and so its effect of
brightness is shown in my magazine. Also pink is a common
colour used in other pop magazines therefore it identifies
with the genre and other existing pop magazines.
My media product is aimed at a demographic of girls
between the age of 10 and 16. Through the design and
layout of my magazine it would be clear to the public that it
is aimed at a much younger demographic.
Also my magazine consists
of many pictures which is
common in magazines
aimed at young
demographics.
Furthermore there is a bit
of slang in my magazine
and my magazine is not
very formal. This
therefore establishes a
closer relationship with
the readers because that
is the kind of language
used.
Also many of the people that filled out my survey suggested
that the price should be between £1 and £2 therefore by
lowering the price to about £1.50, I am meeting the needs
of my target audience.
9. What kind of media institution might distribute your product and
why?
• We Love Pop was published by a media institution known as Egmont
publishing group, whose main focus is the publishing of books and magazines
for children. They are the biggest publishing company in the UK for children’s
books and magazines. They circulate more than 25 million books and 12
million magazines a year and We Love Pop which is a monthly magazine,
circulated at 42,864 (Latest ABC Jan - Jun 2013) On the other hand NME
which is a weekly magazine was produced by IPC media group.
• IPC is the UK leading magazine publisher with a circulation of over 350
million a year. It aims its magazines at a mostly patriarchal demographic of
16 years and over. NME is one of the most popular music magazines. It had a
circulation of 20,011 (ABC Jan-Jun 13).
• It would be a good idea to have IPC media publishing my magazine because
of its numerous circulation and large demographic. However because it ‘s
target audience are mostly men and they aim their magazines at an older
demographic it would be a better idea to publish Karaoke! With Egmont
because their publications are focused on children and they have a
demographic of both genders with a much younger target audience. Also
because they produce children’s magazine my magazine can relate more to
them and by using them to distribute my product I would be attracting more
profit to their company.
10. Who would be the audience for your media product?
• My media product would be aimed at a female demographic of 10-16
year olds. This would enable me to meet the needs of girls of these age
for the reason that not many magazines are aimed at people aged 10,11
and 12. By doing this I would be creating a unique selling point for my
magazine and I would be attracting a wider demographic.
• My magazine is aimed at both people whose favourite genre of music is
pop and those who just listen to pop and take an interest in the topics
surrounding my magazine.
• The pricing of my magazine is not very high so my magazine should meet
the needs of both people who can only afford low prices and those who
capable of spending on high priced products. So I will make my magazine
about £1.50 to make it available and affordable for everyone.
• Most pop magazines feature mainstream artists such as one direction,
Jessie J, Katy Perry and many more so by doing this I will attracting a
wider demographic.
• My target audience will also include girls that like fashion, boy bands and
gossip as these are the most common topics in a pop magazine.
11. How did you attract/address your audience?
Also my main image for my magazine
establishes a mode of address with the
readers. The models quote ‘Thumbs up!’
establishes a friendly relationship with
the readers. The model has a friendly
and fun expression and her pose also
seems like she’s enjoying herself the
same way the readers may enjoy the
magazine.
My magazine included a colour scheme of pink,
purple and yellow. This would have attracted a
feminine demographic because of how bright the
colours are.
Secondly, the masthead Karaoke!
Would have instantly engaged the
readers as it is a common name used
in music and it also represents the
pop genre with its involvement in
singing along to the music and it
may have also made an exciting
introduction to my magazine and the
explanation mark at the end makes
it stand out to the readers.
The use of earpieces as key
signifiers will attract my target
audiences as they tend to like
free gifts.
The use of informal language such as
using rhetorical questions like‘ who’s
topping the charts this week?’ will draw
my audience in as including features on
music charts will gratify their needs on
music as well as informing and
entertaining themBy making the price of my magazine
£1.50 I am able to sell my magazine at a
cheap price for everyone to buy it
therefore gratifying the needs of my
target audience and attracting them to
buy my product.
By including a feature on
fashion tips this is likely to
gratify the needs of my target
audience by informing them
hence attracting them to my
magazine.
The explicit use of punctuation mostly
question marks and explanation marks
adds emphasis to my magazine stories
which further draws in my audience as
it adds excitement and relates to my
target audience.
By using my model as an
impersonation of Katy Perry I
am also attracting my target
audience by gratifying the
needs of those who like Katy
Perry.
12. How did you attract/address your audience?
Fourthly the editors message in the contents page also
draws in the readers with an exciting entry to the magazine
and it also establishes personal relationships with the
readers.
Also by including a lot of pictures, this would also relate to
my chosen demographic as they may be less literate or may
not enjoy reading.
Moreover my double page feature based on Katy Perry
would gratify the needs of the readers as it would allow the
readers to establish personal relationships with her and it
would allow readers to take away more information about
her and to listen to her music.
Furthermore the use of informal language ‘slang ‘ would
relate to my chosen demographic as that it is the language
used by them. The use of extra punctuation also relates to
my target audience as well as adding excitement to my
feature.
Lastly including a
feature on boy
bands is likely to
draw in my target
audience as they
like boy bands
which further
gratifies their
needs
13. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of
constructing this product?
I have used Photoshop in order to
resize images , crop images, cut
around and trim images, create
backgrounds and so on.
Using Photoshop I was able to
duplicate this image, cut round
it using the quick selection
tool, add a background and
also brighten it up.
Using indesign I was able to
create my magazine fonts and
construct my magazine with
the layouts.
Using a Nikon camera I was able to
carry out my photo shoots for my
magazine.
I was able to use InDesign to create
my masthead designs using the
text tool and the colours.
These were one of the
photos I was able to snap
using this camera. I learnt
how to use the lighting and
the camera during this
process.
14. Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you learnt
in the progression from the full product?
• Compared to my preliminary exercise, I have developed my music magazine a lot. It looks much
more professional and the layout of my magazine look much better. With my preliminary exercise I
rushed through the content and even the construction, however my music magazine took much
more time and effort to produce.
Compared to my music magazine, my preliminary
exercise lacks many of the conventions of a music
magazine front cover and is definitely less
conventional.
My contents page also looks very detailed
compared to my preliminary exercise as it
has a lot of detail and is very structured.
15. Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you learnt
in the progression from the full product?
• Since the construction of my preliminary front cover and contents page, I have learnt a wide
range of techniques in constructing my music magazine. I have discovered more about the
layout of existing magazines, about their representation and the codes and conventions of
my magazine.
• I have learnt about how to use software's such as InDesign and Adobe Photoshop where I
have cropped images, created a layout for my magazine pages, created textboxes and so on.
• I have been able to have a better understanding of the codes and conventions of a magazine.
• Using InDesign I also learnt how to put two pages together to create a double page spread.
• Overall, the magazine construction processes on InDesign have given me an improved result
for my magazine pages.
16. Conclusion
• In conclusion I think I was able to satisfy my target audience with my product. The use of colours, images
and phrasing enabled me to relate to them with my magazine and allowed me to gratify their needs as a
demographic.
• I was also able to get some video feedback from my target audience and it is explaining their impressions
of my magazine, what attracts them to my magazine, whether my magazine provides a unique selling
point and if they would buy it if I put in in the local newsagents. I also asked whether my magazine looked
suitable for my demographic and if it met their needs.
• If I was able to do anything different, I would have made the font a little clearer, added the price of my
product to allow my audience to identify completely with my magazine. I might have also considered
changing the colour scheme due to taking into consideration the price of printing.
• I was able to get feedback from 25 people to get their opinions on my final product and 96% of my target
audience said they think my magazine gratifies the needs of my target audience.
• One person who filled out my questionnaire said ‘I like the layout and information as well as the pictures’
and another person said ‘ This is a really great magazine and shows hard effort in order to make it
appealing to the target audience.’