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This document provides an analysis of the layout and design elements of a magazine cover and contents page. Key points analyzed include the use of the magazine's name and masthead to stand out, photographic choices that reflect the rock music genre, easily located page numbers for sections, and design elements that appeal to the magazine's target audience of young, straight, Caucasian males interested in rock music. Overall the document examines how the visual presentation works to represent the magazine's brand and engage its intended readership.
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Carmel Seager proposes creating a music magazine called "M" focused on indie music but covering various genres. The magazine would have a similar format to Q magazine, with the logo in the top left corner of the cover and main image taking up most of the front page. The interior pages would follow a consistent house style using the colors green, black, and white. The target audience is 16-24 year olds, mostly British initially but expanding internationally, who are passionate about music. Carmel plans to use Photoshop to lay out at least 125 pages per issue to the size of an A4 magazine.
Evaluation q1
The document describes how the media product, a magazine called "MIXER", uses conventions of real magazines. Some conventions included are:
1) Including a masthead, barcode, price, date, and footer to identify the magazine and allow it to be published.
2) Using images, pull quotes, and cover lines to attract readers and promote stories and artists.
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4) Including features like contents pages, interviews, and lists of popular artists that are common in music magazines.
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The document describes the design elements of a magazine cover and contents page. It explains that the masthead uses a bold font with a stroke to stand out, while the main image shows a band member looking at the camera. Brightly colored coverlines feature big name artists. The price, issue number, and barcode are placed out of the way of the main image. Only three colors are used to avoid being too bright. Fonts and positioning statements are designed to attract readers and signal important elements. The contents page uses images of musicians and two columns for readability.
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- Females are also represented on the contents page through an attractive pink-filtered photo, appealing to heterosexual readers' sexuality.
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Film review questionnaire
This film review questionnaire asks listeners for feedback on various aspects of the review show such as whether the review provides information about the film without spoilers, makes the listener want to watch the film, has clear audio quality, maintains a good pace, follows conventions of the genre, and leaves the listener wanting more future episodes.
Task 2a
The document analyzes the design elements of the front cover of a magazine. It discusses the masthead which is centered and bold to identify the magazine title. The main image utilizes the rule of thirds to feature the artist and background graffiti that represents the target audience of young males interested in hip hop music. The coverline is an interview quote that acts as a teaser for readers to learn more about the artist inside. Elements like buzzwords, visual style, and the artist's costume are meant to appeal to the magazine's target demographic through associations with hip hop culture.
Contents analysis
The document discusses different design elements used in magazines including the masthead, featured images, headlines, pull quotes, page numbers, and contact information. It explains that the masthead identifies the page number. A featured image was edited to make it eye-catching. Headlines and pull quotes are used to interest readers and brand the magazine. Page numbers help readers navigate to specific pages.
Research and planning task 6
The document discusses the genre of a proposed rap and hip-hop magazine for young men. It provides background on the origins of hip-hop in the Bronx in the 1970s. It notes the influence of black culture and soul/jazz music on hip-hop. The document discusses the evolution of rap in the 1990s and 2000s toward angrier sounds. It then lists popular rap artists that could be featured and discusses potential cover images, including Tyler the Creator, A$AP Rocky, Kaaris, Logic, Syd, and Tribe Called Quest. Finally, it presents potential location photographs in Paris, London, and New York that could represent the roots and global spread of hip-hop.
Task research 5.3 one page
The document records statements from several people ranking their preferences among hip-hop, jazz, and rock music genres. A majority preferred hip-hop or rap as their first choice. The author of the magazine surveyed mainly men from different ethnic groups, and found hip-hop to be the most commonly preferred genre. Based on the survey results and their own preferences, the author decided to create a hip-hop genre magazine.
Question 444444444
The audience for this media product would be 17-year-old Charlie, a part-time waiter who enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, going to concerts and rap battles. In his free time, Charlie likes to get out of his small apartment and hang out with his friends Tyler and Travis. Charlie's goals are to own a yacht and business and travel the world, inspired by wealth he sees in music videos. He enjoys rappers like Drake, Tyga, G-Eazy, Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne.
Student risk assessment 2
This risk assessment document evaluates risks to students taking photos outside a college gate. The main risk identified is traffic, which could result in a fatality. Existing controls include ensuring students stay aware of traffic and remain on the pavement. Further actions planned are to keep the pathway clear and ensure no one is around when taking photos.
Risk assessment 1
This risk assessment document evaluates potential hazards students may face while taking photos in college. It identifies wet weather, large clusters of people, corners with limited visibility, and moving equipment as potential hazards. The document rates the risks of each hazard as minor or non-reportable for students, given existing control measures like using two clear pathways and ensuring sensible student behavior. The action plan is to check weather forecasts, keep pathways clear, and ensure no clashes occur to minimize risks.
Own magazine analysis
The document provides details on the layout and design elements of a magazine cover and article pages. Key elements discussed include the masthead, rule of thirds, cover lines, main cover line, bar code, layout, mise-en-scene, main image, strap line, fonts, titles, headings, images, and basic layout. The purpose and effectiveness of each element is explained in establishing the brand and engaging the reader.
Bauer
Bauer is a large German publishing company with offices worldwide that produces magazines across genres like Heat, Grazia, Kiss FM, and Magic. While Bauer has experience mass producing different rock/pop magazines, the author feels they may not be successful switching to a hip-hop focused magazine as this could confuse their primarily rock music audience. In contrast, Times Inc has seen broader success by appealing to diverse audiences through magazines tailored to different classes, ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.
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- The first music magazine was founded in 1894 called Billboard which was devoted to the music industry. Music magazines became popular in the 1950s-1960s with magazines like NME and Rolling Stone.
- Some of the biggest music magazine publishers today include Rolling Stone, NME, Smash Hits, Kerrang, and Billboard. They cover various genres of music and have large international readerships.
- Music magazine covers use visual elements like photos and minimal text to attract readers' attention. Colors, layouts, and logos are consistent to help readers recognize the magazine. Covers aim to appeal to the target demographic for each publication.
Task 3 music magazine analysis, Front cover and Contents pages
The document discusses magazine cover design across multiple magazine covers. Key points made include:
- Main images should be recognizable celebrities to draw attention and reflect the genre of music covered
- Color schemes, fonts, and layouts are used consistently across covers to create a recognizable brand
- Subheadings, artist names, and teasers are included to inform readers of content and attract different audiences
- Popular artists, genres, and exclusive content are highlighted to increase sales and appeal to target demographics
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The document discusses the layout and conventions used in the author's music magazine. It summarizes how the magazine cover, contents page, and double page spread utilize standard magazine formatting conventions like mastheads, images, and pull quotes. The target audience is identified as teenagers and young adults based on the genre of metal music covered and the types of additional content included. Images used throughout the magazine are intended to attract and represent this target demographic.
music magazine analysis 2
This document summarizes and analyzes aspects of a Rolling Stones music magazine issue. It discusses the magazine's masthead, which is typically printed in red to catch readers' attention. It also analyzes the cover story about artist Lorde, her image on the cover, and additional cover lines. The document then examines the content page of a different magazine issue, noting its layout and use of images. Finally, it summarizes a double-page spread from NME magazine, highlighting the article heading, band image, and unconventional two-column format.
Kerrang analysis
The document analyzes the cover and contents of Kerrang magazine. Kerrang is a UK-based weekly magazine focused on rock music that has been published since 1981. The analysis finds that the magazine's design aims to attract its target teenage audience. Key elements like the prominent central artist image on the cover and large masthead are intended to draw readers' eyes. Additionally, the inclusion of exclusive posters and competitions provides incentives for readers to purchase each issue. Consistent use of fonts, tones, and colors throughout links the different elements together under a cohesive stylistic approach.
NME analysis
The document summarizes the design elements of the cover and contents page of the NME (New Musical Express) magazine. Key elements include the prominent masthead in bold red font, artist names and images to attract fans, and an informal tone to entertain readers. Color schemes of red, black, and white create a simple yet memorable style throughout. Layout follows conventions like the rule of thirds to emphasize important elements and engage audiences with the music genre content.
Lewis Merle magazine analysis
The document provides an analysis of the front cover and contents page of a music magazine. Key points analyzed include the use of bright colors, images, and text styles to attract attention and represent the magazine's brand and target demographics. Placement of images, text, and barcodes is also examined. The document discusses how various design elements are used symbolically to represent the magazine's musical genre and lifestyle approach.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses the layout and conventions used in the author's music magazine called "The Symphony". It describes using typical magazine elements like the masthead, date, and bar code but with a unique font choice. The cover features a mid-shot of the main artist looking directly at the reader. Inside, it follows common magazine conventions for the contents page, double page spreads, and use of images, colors, pull quotes and page numbers but with some unconventional placements. The goal was to be recognizable while also having a distinct look from other existing rock magazines.
As media research assignment for music magazines
The document discusses the typical codes and conventions used in magazine design, including:
- Mastheads use distinctive typography to identify the publication.
- Cover images feature prominent artists to attract audiences.
- Strap lines provide insights into the magazine's subject matter.
- Contents pages list articles in categories with images to engage readers.
- Double-page spreads usually include multiple photos and columns of text.
Common design elements like consistent colors and layouts aim to clearly present information and build brand recognition. Magazines employ visual cues and headlines to draw attention to key stories and entertain or inform audiences.
Magazine anaylisis
The document provides details about various magazine covers, including their layout, color schemes, featured artists, and target audiences. Key elements that are highlighted include the use of prominent images and text to attract readers' attention, consistency in branding and house styles, and inclusion of previews of article topics to entice reading. The magazines profile various music genres including rock, indie, and pop artists in order to appeal to a range of teenage listeners.
Magazine anaylisis
The document provides details about various magazine covers, including their layout, color schemes, featured artists, and target audiences. Key elements that are highlighted include the use of prominent images and text to attract readers' attention, consistency in branding and house styles, and inclusion of previews of article topics to entice reading. The magazines profile various music genres including rock, indie, and pop artists in order to appeal to a range of teenage listeners.
Task 3 research bmth
The document provides details on the layout, design elements, and content of a rock music magazine cover and article pages. The magazine cover uses design principles like the rule of thirds to draw the eye. It features iconic bands to appeal to fans. The article pages have a casual feel with images of bands relaxing and columns for easy reading. Headers, fonts, and colors create branding and guide the reader through content.
Researching music magazines
NME magazine targets a younger audience aged 16-24, with most readers being male. It uses a bold red masthead and images of indie artists to attract this demographic. Articles use informal language in a clear layout with equal images and text. The magazine covers various music genres and focuses on entertaining readers while informing them about new artists.
Research on existing music magazines
The document discusses the layout and design elements of several music magazines' front covers and contents pages. It describes how they use images, colors, fonts and other graphical elements to attract readers and convey information about the artists and articles featured. The magazines aim to highlight important information and create brand identities while appealing to their target audiences.
Magazine research On Existing Music Magazines
The document discusses the layout and design elements of several music magazines' front covers and contents pages. It describes how they use images, colors, fonts and other graphical elements to attract readers and convey information about the artists and articles featured. The magazines aim to highlight important information and create brand identities while appealing to their target audiences.
Magazine analysis
This document analyzes the magazine cover and contents pages of various music magazines to understand their target audiences and house styles.
The Kerrang magazine cover features the band 30 Seconds to Mars with the masthead hidden behind to emphasize the image over the title. The contents page follows a yellow, black, and white color scheme and features a photo of a smiling man at a concert to appeal to the rock music fan target audience.
The Rock Sound magazine cover uses simple fonts and orange coloring in the masthead to define the rock genre. It features various band images and offers free posters to attract buyers. The contents page uses a blue, white, and black color scheme with a photo of a tattooed musician to represent mascul
Magazine analysis
The document analyzes magazines to understand how they engage readers. It finds that music magazines NME and Billboard are most popular, targeting teenagers and young adults. They use bright colors and bold text to attract younger audiences. The document then analyzes magazine covers and contents pages, finding they all feature famous artists to grab attention. Bright colors and set brand colors allow readers to recognize magazines. It plans to feature a street performer in its own magazine to tell their story.
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The document provides a summary of magazine research, comparing the front covers and contents pages of school, music, and fashion magazines. Key elements included are mastheads, central images, side articles, fonts, backgrounds, genres, and layouts. Differences and similarities between the magazine formats are discussed, such as central images being more common on music magazines versus side images on school magazines.
Graphic elements of a magazine cover
The document provides details on the various design elements of magazine covers, including the masthead, cover lines, font types, color scheme, main cover line, main image, barcode/dateline, pugs, puffs, and skyline. It explains how each element is used to identify the magazine title, entice readers, highlight key information and stories, and effectively promote the magazine's content and brand. Specific examples analyzed include magazine covers featuring artists Jay-Z, Bruno Mars, and Meek Mill. Across all covers, the design elements are intentionally selected and arranged to attract the target audience and communicate what's inside the issue.
Magazine analysis
The document discusses the layout and design elements of two magazine covers - 'Kerrang!' and 'Rock Sound'. Some key design elements discussed include the masthead, cover lines, main headlines, images, puffs, captions, and page numbers. Across both magazines, the design aims to attract readers through the use of prominent images and text that highlight exclusive content and opportunities to win prizes. The color schemes, fonts, and styles are tailored to fit with the rock music genre.
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Media contents analysis
- 1. Main Heading/ Title The heading is branded for the reader to remember what they are reading. The masthead is after the magazines name because it is not as important as the magazine itself. The colour of the “contents” is black and white to make the “NME” stand out even more. This is useful because the name of the magazine is highlighted. The font in the title is harsh to reflect the genre of rock music. This adds interest to the reader.. Main Image The shot type on this image is a medium long shot (MLS) to show the subject in the image and their pose. The Mise-en-scene describes the genre of the magazine by adding things that are stereotypical to the genre. For instance, in this photograph there is a female dressed in a particular way with dark makeup and bleach blonde hair. This connotes the genre of rock which is contributed throughout the magazine. This means that the magazine is aimed at those who have an interest in rock music. The bus in the background links to the text below the image as it is about touring. The image is at an angle to show to the formality of the magazine. The angle is perceived as informal in contrary to a formal magazine where everything would be orderly. The boarder around the image relates to the genre of the magazine. The boarder around the “Touring special” looks like metal-Which relates to the genre of the magazine overall. Page Numbers The page numbers in the contents page are easily located for the reader. In the “Touring special” the page numbers are mentioned after the artists/specials. This is effective as the reader can easily locate the page they want to see. Aside on the right, the house style is closely followed by the table of contents. The layout features look like they are there each issue. Target Audience The magazine looks like its audience is for young, straight, Caucasian males who enjoy rock music. The masculine colours scheme and the fact that there is a woman on the main image represents the sexuality of the audience that the magazine is trying to target. All of the images of people are of Caucasian ethnicity, this means that it appeals to white people more than other ethnicities. Brand Identity Below, the magazine advertises itself by adding a subscription box. This means that a reader can follow up with their updates. This is appealing because nowadays the public are consumed by technology and this is a good strategy for broadening their audience. Issue number The issue number tells the reader what number of magazine it is. Sub Headings The sub headings tell the reader what the theme of the text is. The sub headings have to be short and catchy for the reader to be interested. They help the reader see where each section is and how to get to it.