By Gaby Rock
Main image
The main image is a medium shot
                                   Front cover analysis: Smash Hits                                                           Colour Scheme
                                                                                                                The colour scheme is bright
of Avril Lavigne, which the main                                                                              vibrant, girly colours such as;
sell line is about. In this picture                                                                            pinks, light blues, yellow and
Avril looks less „Punkish‟ than she                                                                                                      white.
usually does, the magazine has                                                                            Pink- Is the main colour used in
made her look more appropriate                                                                              the magazine, it gives it a girly
and more like a role model for the                                                                        feel to the magazine, also using
T.A. The magazine has made her                                                                                    light pinks is more fun and
look young, innocent and fresh                                                                               youthful which represents the
with a nice smile, this may                                                                                read and also the kind of music
represent the target audience as                                                                             that the magazine has inside.
they will be young girls buying the                                                                         Light Blue- contrasts with the
magazine.                                                                                                     light pink used. The light blue
Masthead                                                                                                   used may represent happiness
The mast head is in bold writing                                                                                  and optimism, it could also
with a black outline which lifts it                                                                            represent young boys, which
from the background colours of the                                                                               the reader (young girls) are
page. The writing is slanted which                                                                                                interested in.
gives it a more upbeat look with                                                                           Yellow- Gives a bright, radiant,
the exclamation mark at the end                                                                            upbeat feel to the magazine, its
makes it also feel exciting. The                                                                               used in outbursts around the
colours used a bright and fresh,                                                                                 magazine to keep it looking
the „smash hits‟ maintains its usual                                                                          bright but at the same time to
font as a signature of recognition.                                                                                        help grab attention.
Sell line                                                                                                             White- symbolises the
“Avril Lavigne on bad lads,                                                                                  youthfulness in the magazine,
glamming up celeb crushes” this                                                                                  also fresh and pure like the
sell line gives the innocent                                                                                reader and the music they are
magazine a more grown up feel                                                                                                    talking about.
talking about „bad lads‟. The                                                                                      37 OC secrets revealed-
magazine also uses the language        Pug- Having McFly in bigger bold          Price- the price of the     Using words such as „secrets‟
the reader would use, such as          letters and also changing the colour magazine is £2.00 which            make it feel like the reader is
„Crushes‟ this helps the magazine      makes it stand out, this will appeal to is a reasonable price as                 finding out something
connect with the reader and make       many girls who are big McFly fans. young people will be               exclusive that only they would
the reader feel that the magazine      Using „official‟ makes it feel like it is able to afford to buy it                          know about.
is on the same level as the reader.    the real thing.
Main image
The main image is of the singer „Beth     Front Cover Analysis: NME                                                           Colour Scheme
                                                                                                                 The colour scheme is; Red,
Ditto‟ , as the main sell line is about                                                                                      yellow and black.
the interview she took with the                                                                               Red- Is trying to give a „sexy‟
magazine. The image is very                                                                                          feel to the magazine, by
controversial as she is doing a nude                                                                              using Beth in the nude and
shoot on the front cover and Beth                                                                              also using red writing gives a
Ditto is not a stereotypical model.                                                                               more sexy feel, as red is a
Special affects have been used to                                                                               romantic, passionate colour.
make the lips on her bum look more                                                                                The red used is also bright
red and juicy, maybe to match the                                                                               which helps the main writing
colour scheme off the magazine.                                                                                                     stand out.
                                                                                                                      Yellow – Is used in the
Masthead
                                                                                                                  background, using red and
The writing is bold and red which
                                                                                                               yellow together may indicate
matches the colour scheme of red
                                                                                                                 „heat‟, as if the magazine is
and yellow. The writing has a black
                                                                                                                  hot with music and stories.
background to help it stand out
                                                                                                                   Black – contrasts with the
against the yellow background. The
                                                                                                                 yellow and red, keeping the
masthead is used to maintain brand
                                                                                                              usual colour of the magazine,
identity as it is like a logo, needs to
                                                                                                              also the hardcore rock side of
be easy to remember, so it is short
                                                                                                                        the magazine, as the
like a logo.
                                                                                                              magazine is a rock magazine.
Sell line                                                                                                           “Kiss my ass” has been
Beth Ditto                                                                                                              written around Beth's
“The queen of cool talks tabloid                                                                                   backside, which gives the
exposure, size zero and staying punk                                                                          impression of doing it literally,
forever” The Beth Ditto stands out as                                                                              this gives the magazine a
it is in red and stands out as the                                                                                naughty feel, as the writing
writing is in two different fonts, maybe                                                                       looks quite bold and naughty
to make it look informal and a bit wild                                                                                                  also.
to represent Beth, also give it more        Pug – „Free‟ stands out the most, it   Barcode – Needs to be Using “+Plus+” makes it stand
character. The smaller writing              will be one of the first things the    on the magazine, is         out that the reader is getting
highlights the what the article is about.   buyer will see, they will then think   very important, it also extras by buying this magazine,
The use „Exposure maybe to indicate         that they are benefitting from         includes the magazines having the list shows how many
something is about to be revealed in        buying the article as they will be     official website          extras the buyer will receive.
the article.                                receiving something free.
Content Analysis: Q
Main Image                                                                                                                          Features
The main image is of a single man                                                                        The features title is cut out from
posed with his legs apart, this image                                                                        the rest of the page to help it
is quite open and upfront, he is                                                                               stand out and also matches
looking up and shouting into a which                                                                        with the colour scheme of the
may be an indication of trying to grab                                                                   magazine. Beneath the title is a
the audiences attention. The pose he                                                                     picture which also matches with
is using with his legs spread apart is                                                                           the colours of the page as
putting his masculinity on show as this                                                                   effects have been used to give
is predominantly a male gesture. He                                                                           a red tint to the picture. The
has his feet firmly on the ground                                                                        features include one main story
showing no intention of leaving. The                                                                         which stands out against the
pose also shows off his masculinity as                                                                         other features as they have
he wears a tight tank top showing of                                                                        used different bigger font and
his built body. The image is also quite                                                                    contrasting colours to the rest
minimalistic and simple with just a                                                                                            of the writing.
man and using a plain background to                                                                                         Colour scheme
keep focus on the main image.                                                                            Red- Red may be used to grab
Title                                                                                                     attention as it is a sharp colour,
The title is situated at the top of the                                                                      it may also indicate rage and
page, as this is the first thing the                                                                              anger as this magazine is
reader needs to notice. The font used                                                                            showing through the main
is once again is quite plain and                                                                              image, grabbing attention by
simple, this may have been used to                                                                                      „shouting‟ through a
represent the minimalistic look the                                                                                             Microphone.
magazine is going for. Even though                                                                              White- Simplicity and pure,
the writing used is not bold and is                                                                                 represents the look the
rather plain the magazine has still                                                                         magazine is going for, simple
managed to get it to stand out by                                                                         and modern. This may also tell
using a red background, this is the                                                                      the audience that the magazine
bold part of the title which helps the                                                                   is simple and purely into music,
title stand out against the rest of the                                                                                         nothing else.
page.                                                                                                      Black- keeping originality and
External advertisement                             Numbers- big, clear, bold, simple numbers which        sophistication to the magazine,
The contents includes about other stories in the   stand out so the reader are able to see the             black also might represent the
magazine. These stories may mainly be based        reference to the location of the articles. They may       hardcore rock music that the
around pop gossip or real life stories.            use numbers or names; such as “42 Green Day”.                         magazine is about.
Main Image-
The main image is not a professional       Content Analysis: NME                      Colour scheme-
                                                                         White- keep originality and
photo taken by a photographer, but it                              simplicity, it also allows the more
looks like a photo which anyone                                       important information to stand
could take on a camera on holiday, I                                              out against the white
think the magazine done this                                       background. It keeps your focus
purposely as the picture goes with                                 on the information which is there
the main story about „hanging out‟                                              to read and take note.
meaning that it isn‟t like a usual                                            Black – Also keeps the
professional story. It also looks                                  magazine simple and the colours
relaxing as the singers are in a                                          not too complicated. It also
ordinary surroundings, in a relaxing                                             shows sophistication.
pose leaning/slouching on what                                     White- contrasts with black, also
seems to be a sweet shop counter,                                     keeps it straightforward and to
this makes the picture feel more                                    the point and allows the readers
relaxed when the people are posing                                     to focus mainly on the music.
in a relaxed manor.                                                                         Key features
Title- The title is placed at the top of                                     The magazine includes a
the page to grab attention saying                                   detailed list of Features, News,
“NME contents” which is written like                                Radar, Reviews and Live! This
one word, showing ownership of the                                         is useful information to the
contents and also keeping brand                                         reader and includes all main
identity by keeping „NME‟ visible.                                             stories, the latest news,
The writing is white and against a                                 information on the newest bands
black background, this gives the                                    etc. This list gives a subheading
feeling of it being inside out, this                               for all the information it includes,
effect may have been used to help                                     compared to other magazines
the title stand out against the page.                                         this list is very thorough.
The title also includes the date as the
                                                                                  Advertisements
magazine may be a weekly issue.
                                                                     This contents page includes a
Main story                                                          advertisement, this isn't usually
The contents has a summary about                                      seen on a contents page, but
one of the main stories in the                                          this doesn't seem to be the
magazine.                                                              most conventional contents
                                                                                               page.
Image                                  Double page Spread Analysis
As this magazine is targeted for the younger generation
                                                                                                                            Colour scheme
                                                                  The colours used relate to the target audience, because they are quite
they would have the double page spread as prominently                „girly‟ colours such as pinks and purples, they also combine the two
image because it would entice the buyer to read more.               colours witch make them stand out more. The colours are bright and
The images are of two famous singers which are also                    vibrant to grab the readers attention, bright colours also make the
Many young girls role                                                                                              magazine look more fun
models, and also star                                                                                              And bubbly, this may
in the X factor. the                                                                                               also be used to reflect
images of Danni and                                                                                                the type of the reader
Cheryl are very                                                                                                    who buys the magazine.
airbrushed, they look                                                                                              The colours also match
to have perfect skin,                                                                                              what Danni is wearing
hair and a „Hollywood                                                                                              this may have
smile‟. In this                                                                                                    something to do with the
magazine they would                                                                                                main Storyline, and
have to look                                                                                                       indicate she is the main
presentable and wear                                                                                               focus of the article.
clothes that would                                                                                                                    Layout
appeal to the target                                                                                                            The layout is
audience, such as                                                                                                predominantly image, this
young fashionable                                                                                                 is because the magazine
girly clothes.                                                                                                   is aimed at young people,
Main Story                                                                                                          and lots of writing would
The main story is                                                                                                   not appeal to them. The
obviously about the X                                                                                            layout needs to be simple
factor rivals, Danni                                                                                                and easily read with not
and Cheryl , they                                                                                                too many distractions, but
make the story seem like Danni and                                   text:                                    enough pictures to appeal to
Cheryl are talking to the reader by         Lots of quotes are used in this article because some              the reader and want them to
using quotes which seem to be             readers who the target audience is aimed at may not be             read the article. The writing is
directed at the audience, such as       interested in reading a whole article so they have divided it           very minimal but there are
“Simon is actually a really decent        up into sections and used lots of quotes. Words such as           many sub headings which lure
guy” this makes the reader feel like      „musical wannabes‟ are used so the target audience can           the reader is such as „After last
they are speaking on a one to one         relate to this language because this might be the type of                years bitching and back-
basis as they where friends.           language they use in day to day life, this makes the reader                                 stabbing‟‟.
                                            feel like the magazine is on the same level as them.
Image
The images chosen in             Double Page Spread analysis 2                                                               Colour Scheme
                                                                                                                   The colours used in this
this double page spread                                                                                               article are light fresh,
are very minimalistic.                                                                                          minimalistic colours, white
By using various black                                                                                            is the most predominant
and white images gives                                                                                                 colour, this gives the
a „classy‟ feel to the                                                                                                    sense of simplicity,
magazine . The outfit                                                                                          precision and youth, which
Solange is wearing is                                                                                                may reflect the type of
also very classy and                                                                                                 music the magazine is
quite formal, as the                                                                                                    trying to sells, It also
target audience                                                                                                  makes the magazine feel
upmarket person. The                                                                                              more sophisticated. With
colours Solange is                                                                                                    in the article there are
wearing is very „Sexy‟                                                                                            vibrant splashes of blue,
and „Sophisticated‟ this                                                                                         this may have been done
may reflect the buyer ,                                                                                              to divide up the writing
and what the buyer of                                                                                            and give a sense of youth
the magazine might be                                                                                                     and freedom in the
interested in wearing,                                                                                            magazine. The red is the
this could also be used                                                                                        main colour the stands out
as a type of                                                                                                       the most, as it needs to
advertisement as                                                                                                    appeal to the audience
readers may go out and                                                                                             and lure the reader in, it
buy what Solange is                                                                                               gives a „Sexy‟ feel to the
wearing.                                                                                                       article, as the colour red is
Layout                                                                                                                a dominant colour this
The layout is around                                                                                                   may reflect dominant
equally as much writing                                                                                        powerful women which the
as there is a picture. The                                                                                                    article is about.
article is quite detailed which shows that the reader is                                                                           Main Story
mainly interested in music. The main image is used to             The main story is about a R&B singer who is new on the music scene,
divide the page so it doesn't look bland a lifeless with              this may also be about competition as Solange Knowles may be in
purely just writing, by using the image it gives the article a   rivalry with her sister who is a well known artist, Beyonce Knowles. By
splash of colour and brings the story to life with a „life       using words such as „Outspoken‟ this may entice the buyer to read the
sized‟ picture of Solange.                                              article because it seems like Solange has a lot to say and reveal.
Codes and Conventions
Main Image                                   Rock Magazine
The main image of a Rock magazine would not be                                                                     Sell line
conventional to „usual‟ magazines such as pop, the type of      The sell line would have to relate to the contents on the
people who are used on the front covers of rock magazines         magazine and also the target audience. The sell lines
are not the most photogenic, but instead more controversial     would have to stand out against the front cover, usually
and would go against the codes and conventions by putting not         the main sell line is big and bold, with a little bit of
the typical role model but the opposite, such singers as Pete   writing or a quote to summarise the story. The sell lines
Doherty, who is notorious for taking drugs. Rock magazines do            would also have to relate to the target audience
not make their main image look „Pretty‟ like pop magazines      because they are needed to grab the readers attention,
and have a typical pose such as smiling they would use a pose          for example a pop magazine targeted for younger
that would make the artist look, serious and unapproachable.              people might have a sell line about Cheryl Cole
Colours                                                         because she would be a role model for the readers and
The colours used in rock magazines are not usually gender                   they would be interested in reading about her.
specific, like such magazines as pop they would not use                                                         Language
colours such as pinks and blues to highlight different genders.    The language used in the sell line would also have to
The usual colours they use would be dark, bold, sharp colours         relate to the target audience, such words as „Cool‟
such as white and black, which are opposites but also help      would be used in a pop magazine but maybe not a rock
attract attention when they are placed together and help single magazine. More sophisticated words maybe used in a
out specific parts of the magazine. Rock magazines usually       classic magazine because this type of music is usually
keep the similar colours with in their magazine to help keep             listened by the older generation. While in a rock
brand identity, for example NME usually has red on their front         magazine they would use abrupt words which are
covers as their mast head is usually red which gives some          straight to the point and may not always be the most
colour co-ordination.                                                                                      enticing words.
Masthead                                                                                                               Article
The masthead is a rock magazine is usually bold and situated at          The main articles usually relate to the front cover,
the top of the page, it is usually keep the same on each magazine        the front cover is used to „sell‟ the main story with
to keep brand identity and allows the buyer to immediately notice     in the magazine. The main article is usually about a
the magazine they are buying, it also stands out the most when         role model who appeals to the target audience and
looking at the magazine, on NME the masthead stands out the            they would want to read about, in a rock magazine
most as it is in the top left hand corner, but other magazines such           the main article may be controversial as rock
as Kerrang! Make their image the main attraction of the magazine.                 magazines are seen to break the rules of
Keeping the masthead the same allows such magazines such as            conventions of a usual music magazine as they do
„Kerrang!‟ to place the main image over the masthead and still be           not write about the typical things you would be
able to keep brand identity.                                                                                   reading about.
Readers may also use a music magazine would be to learn and expand self education. The
readers use the magazine to read for their own personal satisfaction but also while doing this they
  are able to use the information with in the magazine to self educate on topics that they are truly
 interested in, they are able to find such information for stories, maybe taken from celebrities and
    singers or „real life‟ stories, this information may relate to actual life, or they could find other
                                      information from various articles.
Magazines relate to every different individual and their needs, also
there are many different reasons why people buy and read music
magazines, not just for information and gossip, but for personal
reasons.
People read magazines for entertainment purposes mainly, but there are other reasons why people read music
     magazines. Some people read magazines to escape reality, to relax, get intrinsic cultural or aesthetic
enjoyment, to fulfil time, have an emotional release or sexual arousal. These are many reasons why people use
  the media, I will be exploring more into these different types of reasons why people use the media and read
                                                    magazines.




                                              Reading magazines may also be a use of relaxation. Readers feel
                                                more relaxed when reading magazines as not everyone has the
                                             opportunities to take time out for a proper relaxation session, so by
                                                 reading a magazine is taking 5 or 10 minutes out of reality and
                                                         enjoying time to unwind and have time for themselves.



                                                Relating to reading magazines to relax, it can also
                                                be useful for emotional release because reading a
                                               magazine will help us understand what is going on in
                                               society which helps us in socialisation as we would
                                                no longer feel left out as they are able to relate to
                                                                   conversations.
The type of magazine I am going to create is a rock music magazine. The reason I have chosen to create a rock
   magazine is because I find the controversy appealing, and that they don‟t always go by the codes and conventions,
      they go against the „rules‟ purposely to stand out and look different against the typical magazine such as a pop
 magazine. I also like the fact that they make their magazine seem unusual by not always having the most stereotypical
 role model or having the most appropriate articles. I am also interested in finding more out about Rock music and Rock
     magazines as a whole because this is not the type of music I usually listen to or know a lot about, and I find their
Elements                                         controversy very interesting.
The parts of the magazine I am going to include is the cover, contents and feature article. The cover will have to include
the conventions of a typical rock magazine, such as Masthead, main image and sell lines, to help me with the cover I will
take ideas from other rock magazines, such as Kerrang! And NME. The contents page will also represent a usual Rock
magazine contents page which is usually quite full with information, this contrasts with typical R&B which is minimalistic.
A feature article in a rock magazine usually has quite controversial stories and issues which are not normally spoke
about in a typical music magazine as rock bands and artists usually bring up social and political issues.
                                                                                                            Product research
          From doing my product research I have identified the codes and conventions of various magazines to help me
 achieve my ultimate magazine. I have found the most magazines keep to the codes and conventions to fit in with the
          other magazines, they would need to keep such conventions as a Bold masthead to keep brand identity, so the
    audience are able to see what magazine they are buying straight away. Other codes and conventions include a main
image which is located on the front cover, this is used to draw the readers attention in, usually used as a advertisement
   for the magazine., the image is usually relating to the main article. A music magazine would also include a contents
   page which would summarise everything that is with in the magazine. Another main convention in a magazine would
                      be the main article, which is normally based around a celebrity, or in music magazine s a new artist.
Target Audience
The target audience that will read my music magazine are both sex‟s aged 16+, the reason I have chosen to have
the age bracket as over 16 would be because the reader would be more mature and be interested not only in the
musical side of the magazine, but the political and controversial issues which are brought to the readers attention by
a famous role model.
      The types of magazines the inspired me to do my magazine are such magazines as NME and Kerrang! I feel
         that these magazines are more appealing as they may be predominantly rock music, but they widen the
      musical categories they talk about, and would include other types of singers such as R&B singer Kanye West.
        They also include controversial issues which some artists in other magazines would not talk about as they
        would not want it to effect their image in the media, but rock artists live off their bad rock and roll persona.
Reading magazines help gain an insight into circumstances,
the reader will be able to understand what is going on in the
media which will help their social interaction. It also helps
gaining social empathy, this means people may read a
magazine in order to be able to answer questions relating to
happenings in the media, as you are putting yourself in
someone else „s position so you can understand more
about a person to be able to give a judgement.




                                                               Some magazines are used for a substitute for real life
                                                       companionship, as some people feel that magazines relate to
                                                     them and feel like a friend. Magazines want to relate to people,
                                                 and feel like they are on the same level as their reader, this can be
                                                   seen through language used; magazines which are aimed for the
                                                    younger target audience may use language that a young person
                                                  may use such as „cool‟. The reason people find a companionship
                                                  in magazines is because they give not only information/gossip but
                                                   they also may give personal advice to the reader just like a friend
                                                                                                                would.
The reader of my
  magazine will not
   only view it as a
     device to find
   information and
 gossip but they will
see the magazine as
  a companion who
 they trust and can
   find advice from
Rage
Pitch
        Core

         Rush
Taming Tamara– Tamara Montiel -
                           Have Core tamed Tamara? She reveals all about her past
                           and future.
                                                   Tam & her Rock Rebellion
Who is your Christmas Number one Rocker?



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Festive tales coming from your finest                  Venues to be this new year!
artists – Amy Winehouse
- Chris Martin and many more                EXCLUSIVE – upcoming Rock Bands 2011
PLUS – Paramour, Green
                               Christmas Dinner on the beach with RAZOR LIGHT
day,
Rolling stones.                                        “I HATE Christmas” – which
    Goodbye 2010 – Tribute – Best Albums this year      Rock artists of ours hates
                                                               Christmas?
     Tonnes of our Fav Festive Flicks
                                             Craziest New years resolutions from
                                             Artists such as Beth Ditto & Jack White
 PLUS – Kings of Leon tour dates released
This week                                           Features
      Christmas Special                 17 Tamara Montiel – Core have tamed our wild
 This week we have gone Christmas       artist Tamara Montiel, and finally found out about her
   mad, and looking forward to the      amazing heartfelt album, what inspired her, and why
  future 2011, and all the upcoming     she has such a feisty, defensive persona.
   artists. We have provided all the    20 Festive Tales – Who was naughty last year,
     latest in the music world this     and received a stocking filled with Coal?
      season, and are now saying
                                        22 Beth Ditto – Devilish Ditto‟s shocking new year
 goodbye 2010 and looking back on
                                             revolution, will she keep her promises? Along
            our greatest hits.
                                             with many other x-rated revolutions.
                                        24 Scrapbook – memories and pictures of Core‟s
                                             favourite artists and events from 2010.               40 - Christmas
             Reviews
27 Christmas Classics
                                                                                                  Dinner with Razor
Who will be Core‟s number one                                                                           Light
this Christmas?                                      Fill your stocking                             Razor light invites core
28 Albums                                               In this issue                              along to join them on the
                                                                                                  beach to enjoy Christmas
will Coldplay have another sell out                   32 – competition details
    album. More from James Blunt,                                                                  lunch which consists of a
                                        Win tickets to see Oasis live, this Christmas at the
    Foo Fighters, Simply Red.                                                                     large amount of alcohol, a
                                           o2 area, all thanks to Core & Yamaha coming
                                                                                                    BBQ, and bunch of old
29 Tracks                                 together to provide our readers with a amazing
                                                                                                 Christmas tales and to top it
Core gets festive with all the latest                         Christmas.
                                                                                                  all of a manic food fight at
   tracks from Guns N‟ Roses,                            35 – Christmas Fun
                                                                                                      the end of the night.
   Kaiser chiefs, Oasis.                In this issue we have decided that Christmas has
                                         come early for all our readers and will be offering
                                          amazing prizes, such as; tickets upcoming gigs
                                                             and festivals.
Black
I have chosen the colour black as I am doing
a rock magazine and it is a sharp, strong
colour which stands out against other brighter
colours. The colour black also indicates a
more serious look, which shows that the
magazine and the buyers take their passion
of music seriously.
Headline
Taming Tamara, the rebellious rock chick
I have chosen this headline because, it is catchy and it alliterates, so it will be easily read and eye catching. The
headline also relates to the article about Tamara being a wild rock chick, but when people read the article they
eventually see another side to Tamara, which indicates the magazine have „tamed‟ her from what type of person
she is illustrated like in the media. The second part of the headline „Rebellious rock chick‟ also alliterates, this
shows the image she is usually portrayed like in the media a rebellious rock chick, but as people read on they
will find out that she is more than a rebellious rocker, and has a real passion for music.




    Subheading
 “She’s one of the most rebellious rock chicks, but has Core finally be able
overcome her frightful exterior and lady her up? Tamara and gets down and
 dirty about her past and why her music career changed her for the better
            and what she is looking forward to this Christmas.”

    This is a little introduction to my article, it gives an overview of what the readers will find out about when reading
     the article, it also helps pull the reader in because if they find the subheading interesting they will want to read
      more into the article. The subheading relates to my article, shows a little of what we will be discussing in the
       interview, but also leaves the reader wanting to find out more. I have used rhetorical questions to make the
                                reader seem like they want to know the answer to the questions.
Pull Quotes
 “obviously I care what my fans think, but I    This pull quote shows a little of Tamara the
                                                rebellious rock chick and, the hard core „uncaring‟
  couldn’t give a damn what stupid critics      rock side to her which is usually highlighted in the
think, who aren’t even interested in the type   media. Using the word „damn‟ shows she is a
                                                outspoken artist, who doesn‟t conform to what
               of rock I sing.”                 people expect of her and she does her own thing.




“ experienced a tough time, I do
                                                 This gives the reader a little insight to Tamara
                                                 and her past, they would find this interesting

   believe music did help me
                                                 because they would learn more about her
                                                 background and how she has become well

 overcome my drug addiction”
                                                 known in the rock industry. It also shows she isn't
                                                 perfect, and is like everyone else, she has had
                                                 her own struggles in life and her passion for
                                                 music helped her overcome them.


                 “I was a tear-                   This also gives another insight to
                                                  her background indicating she

                  away child”
                                                  hasn‟t had the perfect upbringing
                                                  and this may be why she has such
                                                  a hardcore exterior.
I used a verity of props to add effect to the photo shoot, the props helped link the picture to the magazine which is a
musical magazine. I used props such as,
Electronic guitar
 to show a hard core rock side to the magazine as this instrument is very well known in the rock industry. It will indicate
that Tamara is a rock artist and also plays musical instruments as well as sings. It also shows what type of music she
play which is rock.
micro phone
indicate that Tamara is a singer and not only plays an instrument, it also shows that she is passionate about music, as I
have included picture of her singing into the micro phone, it also relates back to the music magazine.
headphones
which relate to the musical side to the article, it also shows that Tamara has a passion for music and is also highly
influenced by music and other musicians. This shows that she is also very into music and loves to listen to music
constantly.
sun glasses
to make Tamara look more like a rock star, give her more attitude for being in the media and having a celebrity life style,
it also makes her look more rebellious as she hides her eyes from the camera. Using the glasses also makes her look
more like a high class celebrity.
Christmas Hat
A Christmas hat was used because the magazine is a Christmas issue and I wanted the story to relate to the theme of
the issue, it also relates to the interview also talks about Tamara‟s Christmas and new year.
Chair
I used a chair to make Tamara look more rebellious as she sits on the chair with her legs open, this is not the typical way
I woman would sit on a chair, this would also indicate that she is different and does what she wants.
I used different costumes to show a range of different clothes that Tamara would be likely to wear, it would also show
a little side of her personality by seeing her wearing different types of clothes which she may be likely to wear.
Red Dress
The red dress links with the colours of the magazine which are going to be predominantly red and black, these
colours are usually linked with rock. The red dress also indicates a more glamorous side to the rock chick, the could
even be said to be „Glam Rock‟. It also links with the Christmas issue as Christmas colours are usually red also.
White dress
The white dress links with the article about Tamara, the white is used because the article is about the „New‟ Tamara
who is making a come back, the white shows she is new, fresh and clean, which could also link to her drug addiction,
as now she is clean. White also refers back to her personality as people had a opinion of her as a being a „Devilish‟
rock chick but in the article it shows she has grown up and matured a lot.
Ripped tights
The ripped tights give a more rebellious look as it shows that even though Tamara has matured a lot she also has the
inner rock chick.
Tutu
I decided Tamara should wear a Tutu because it represents the old Tamara, who was fun and wild, it shows that she
still has the type of person with in her even though she has supposedly matured.
Doc Martin boots
These boots where to show that even though Tamara is a rock star she still wears casual clothes which make her look
more like a rock chick. The boots are also quite „scruffy‟ looking which also represents Tamara as being a bit on the
wild side.
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    Main image The mainimage is a medium shot Front cover analysis: Smash Hits Colour Scheme The colour scheme is bright of Avril Lavigne, which the main vibrant, girly colours such as; sell line is about. In this picture pinks, light blues, yellow and Avril looks less „Punkish‟ than she white. usually does, the magazine has Pink- Is the main colour used in made her look more appropriate the magazine, it gives it a girly and more like a role model for the feel to the magazine, also using T.A. The magazine has made her light pinks is more fun and look young, innocent and fresh youthful which represents the with a nice smile, this may read and also the kind of music represent the target audience as that the magazine has inside. they will be young girls buying the Light Blue- contrasts with the magazine. light pink used. The light blue Masthead used may represent happiness The mast head is in bold writing and optimism, it could also with a black outline which lifts it represent young boys, which from the background colours of the the reader (young girls) are page. The writing is slanted which interested in. gives it a more upbeat look with Yellow- Gives a bright, radiant, the exclamation mark at the end upbeat feel to the magazine, its makes it also feel exciting. The used in outbursts around the colours used a bright and fresh, magazine to keep it looking the „smash hits‟ maintains its usual bright but at the same time to font as a signature of recognition. help grab attention. Sell line White- symbolises the “Avril Lavigne on bad lads, youthfulness in the magazine, glamming up celeb crushes” this also fresh and pure like the sell line gives the innocent reader and the music they are magazine a more grown up feel talking about. talking about „bad lads‟. The 37 OC secrets revealed- magazine also uses the language Pug- Having McFly in bigger bold Price- the price of the Using words such as „secrets‟ the reader would use, such as letters and also changing the colour magazine is £2.00 which make it feel like the reader is „Crushes‟ this helps the magazine makes it stand out, this will appeal to is a reasonable price as finding out something connect with the reader and make many girls who are big McFly fans. young people will be exclusive that only they would the reader feel that the magazine Using „official‟ makes it feel like it is able to afford to buy it know about. is on the same level as the reader. the real thing.
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    Main image The mainimage is of the singer „Beth Front Cover Analysis: NME Colour Scheme The colour scheme is; Red, Ditto‟ , as the main sell line is about yellow and black. the interview she took with the Red- Is trying to give a „sexy‟ magazine. The image is very feel to the magazine, by controversial as she is doing a nude using Beth in the nude and shoot on the front cover and Beth also using red writing gives a Ditto is not a stereotypical model. more sexy feel, as red is a Special affects have been used to romantic, passionate colour. make the lips on her bum look more The red used is also bright red and juicy, maybe to match the which helps the main writing colour scheme off the magazine. stand out. Yellow – Is used in the Masthead background, using red and The writing is bold and red which yellow together may indicate matches the colour scheme of red „heat‟, as if the magazine is and yellow. The writing has a black hot with music and stories. background to help it stand out Black – contrasts with the against the yellow background. The yellow and red, keeping the masthead is used to maintain brand usual colour of the magazine, identity as it is like a logo, needs to also the hardcore rock side of be easy to remember, so it is short the magazine, as the like a logo. magazine is a rock magazine. Sell line “Kiss my ass” has been Beth Ditto written around Beth's “The queen of cool talks tabloid backside, which gives the exposure, size zero and staying punk impression of doing it literally, forever” The Beth Ditto stands out as this gives the magazine a it is in red and stands out as the naughty feel, as the writing writing is in two different fonts, maybe looks quite bold and naughty to make it look informal and a bit wild also. to represent Beth, also give it more Pug – „Free‟ stands out the most, it Barcode – Needs to be Using “+Plus+” makes it stand character. The smaller writing will be one of the first things the on the magazine, is out that the reader is getting highlights the what the article is about. buyer will see, they will then think very important, it also extras by buying this magazine, The use „Exposure maybe to indicate that they are benefitting from includes the magazines having the list shows how many something is about to be revealed in buying the article as they will be official website extras the buyer will receive. the article. receiving something free.
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    Content Analysis: Q MainImage Features The main image is of a single man The features title is cut out from posed with his legs apart, this image the rest of the page to help it is quite open and upfront, he is stand out and also matches looking up and shouting into a which with the colour scheme of the may be an indication of trying to grab magazine. Beneath the title is a the audiences attention. The pose he picture which also matches with is using with his legs spread apart is the colours of the page as putting his masculinity on show as this effects have been used to give is predominantly a male gesture. He a red tint to the picture. The has his feet firmly on the ground features include one main story showing no intention of leaving. The which stands out against the pose also shows off his masculinity as other features as they have he wears a tight tank top showing of used different bigger font and his built body. The image is also quite contrasting colours to the rest minimalistic and simple with just a of the writing. man and using a plain background to Colour scheme keep focus on the main image. Red- Red may be used to grab Title attention as it is a sharp colour, The title is situated at the top of the it may also indicate rage and page, as this is the first thing the anger as this magazine is reader needs to notice. The font used showing through the main is once again is quite plain and image, grabbing attention by simple, this may have been used to „shouting‟ through a represent the minimalistic look the Microphone. magazine is going for. Even though White- Simplicity and pure, the writing used is not bold and is represents the look the rather plain the magazine has still magazine is going for, simple managed to get it to stand out by and modern. This may also tell using a red background, this is the the audience that the magazine bold part of the title which helps the is simple and purely into music, title stand out against the rest of the nothing else. page. Black- keeping originality and External advertisement Numbers- big, clear, bold, simple numbers which sophistication to the magazine, The contents includes about other stories in the stand out so the reader are able to see the black also might represent the magazine. These stories may mainly be based reference to the location of the articles. They may hardcore rock music that the around pop gossip or real life stories. use numbers or names; such as “42 Green Day”. magazine is about.
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    Main Image- The mainimage is not a professional Content Analysis: NME Colour scheme- White- keep originality and photo taken by a photographer, but it simplicity, it also allows the more looks like a photo which anyone important information to stand could take on a camera on holiday, I out against the white think the magazine done this background. It keeps your focus purposely as the picture goes with on the information which is there the main story about „hanging out‟ to read and take note. meaning that it isn‟t like a usual Black – Also keeps the professional story. It also looks magazine simple and the colours relaxing as the singers are in a not too complicated. It also ordinary surroundings, in a relaxing shows sophistication. pose leaning/slouching on what White- contrasts with black, also seems to be a sweet shop counter, keeps it straightforward and to this makes the picture feel more the point and allows the readers relaxed when the people are posing to focus mainly on the music. in a relaxed manor. Key features Title- The title is placed at the top of The magazine includes a the page to grab attention saying detailed list of Features, News, “NME contents” which is written like Radar, Reviews and Live! This one word, showing ownership of the is useful information to the contents and also keeping brand reader and includes all main identity by keeping „NME‟ visible. stories, the latest news, The writing is white and against a information on the newest bands black background, this gives the etc. This list gives a subheading feeling of it being inside out, this for all the information it includes, effect may have been used to help compared to other magazines the title stand out against the page. this list is very thorough. The title also includes the date as the Advertisements magazine may be a weekly issue. This contents page includes a Main story advertisement, this isn't usually The contents has a summary about seen on a contents page, but one of the main stories in the this doesn't seem to be the magazine. most conventional contents page.
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    Image Double page Spread Analysis As this magazine is targeted for the younger generation Colour scheme The colours used relate to the target audience, because they are quite they would have the double page spread as prominently „girly‟ colours such as pinks and purples, they also combine the two image because it would entice the buyer to read more. colours witch make them stand out more. The colours are bright and The images are of two famous singers which are also vibrant to grab the readers attention, bright colours also make the Many young girls role magazine look more fun models, and also star And bubbly, this may in the X factor. the also be used to reflect images of Danni and the type of the reader Cheryl are very who buys the magazine. airbrushed, they look The colours also match to have perfect skin, what Danni is wearing hair and a „Hollywood this may have smile‟. In this something to do with the magazine they would main Storyline, and have to look indicate she is the main presentable and wear focus of the article. clothes that would Layout appeal to the target The layout is audience, such as predominantly image, this young fashionable is because the magazine girly clothes. is aimed at young people, Main Story and lots of writing would The main story is not appeal to them. The obviously about the X layout needs to be simple factor rivals, Danni and easily read with not and Cheryl , they too many distractions, but make the story seem like Danni and text: enough pictures to appeal to Cheryl are talking to the reader by Lots of quotes are used in this article because some the reader and want them to using quotes which seem to be readers who the target audience is aimed at may not be read the article. The writing is directed at the audience, such as interested in reading a whole article so they have divided it very minimal but there are “Simon is actually a really decent up into sections and used lots of quotes. Words such as many sub headings which lure guy” this makes the reader feel like „musical wannabes‟ are used so the target audience can the reader is such as „After last they are speaking on a one to one relate to this language because this might be the type of years bitching and back- basis as they where friends. language they use in day to day life, this makes the reader stabbing‟‟. feel like the magazine is on the same level as them.
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    Image The images chosenin Double Page Spread analysis 2 Colour Scheme The colours used in this this double page spread article are light fresh, are very minimalistic. minimalistic colours, white By using various black is the most predominant and white images gives colour, this gives the a „classy‟ feel to the sense of simplicity, magazine . The outfit precision and youth, which Solange is wearing is may reflect the type of also very classy and music the magazine is quite formal, as the trying to sells, It also target audience makes the magazine feel upmarket person. The more sophisticated. With colours Solange is in the article there are wearing is very „Sexy‟ vibrant splashes of blue, and „Sophisticated‟ this this may have been done may reflect the buyer , to divide up the writing and what the buyer of and give a sense of youth the magazine might be and freedom in the interested in wearing, magazine. The red is the this could also be used main colour the stands out as a type of the most, as it needs to advertisement as appeal to the audience readers may go out and and lure the reader in, it buy what Solange is gives a „Sexy‟ feel to the wearing. article, as the colour red is Layout a dominant colour this The layout is around may reflect dominant equally as much writing powerful women which the as there is a picture. The article is about. article is quite detailed which shows that the reader is Main Story mainly interested in music. The main image is used to The main story is about a R&B singer who is new on the music scene, divide the page so it doesn't look bland a lifeless with this may also be about competition as Solange Knowles may be in purely just writing, by using the image it gives the article a rivalry with her sister who is a well known artist, Beyonce Knowles. By splash of colour and brings the story to life with a „life using words such as „Outspoken‟ this may entice the buyer to read the sized‟ picture of Solange. article because it seems like Solange has a lot to say and reveal.
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    Codes and Conventions MainImage Rock Magazine The main image of a Rock magazine would not be Sell line conventional to „usual‟ magazines such as pop, the type of The sell line would have to relate to the contents on the people who are used on the front covers of rock magazines magazine and also the target audience. The sell lines are not the most photogenic, but instead more controversial would have to stand out against the front cover, usually and would go against the codes and conventions by putting not the main sell line is big and bold, with a little bit of the typical role model but the opposite, such singers as Pete writing or a quote to summarise the story. The sell lines Doherty, who is notorious for taking drugs. Rock magazines do would also have to relate to the target audience not make their main image look „Pretty‟ like pop magazines because they are needed to grab the readers attention, and have a typical pose such as smiling they would use a pose for example a pop magazine targeted for younger that would make the artist look, serious and unapproachable. people might have a sell line about Cheryl Cole Colours because she would be a role model for the readers and The colours used in rock magazines are not usually gender they would be interested in reading about her. specific, like such magazines as pop they would not use Language colours such as pinks and blues to highlight different genders. The language used in the sell line would also have to The usual colours they use would be dark, bold, sharp colours relate to the target audience, such words as „Cool‟ such as white and black, which are opposites but also help would be used in a pop magazine but maybe not a rock attract attention when they are placed together and help single magazine. More sophisticated words maybe used in a out specific parts of the magazine. Rock magazines usually classic magazine because this type of music is usually keep the similar colours with in their magazine to help keep listened by the older generation. While in a rock brand identity, for example NME usually has red on their front magazine they would use abrupt words which are covers as their mast head is usually red which gives some straight to the point and may not always be the most colour co-ordination. enticing words. Masthead Article The masthead is a rock magazine is usually bold and situated at The main articles usually relate to the front cover, the top of the page, it is usually keep the same on each magazine the front cover is used to „sell‟ the main story with to keep brand identity and allows the buyer to immediately notice in the magazine. The main article is usually about a the magazine they are buying, it also stands out the most when role model who appeals to the target audience and looking at the magazine, on NME the masthead stands out the they would want to read about, in a rock magazine most as it is in the top left hand corner, but other magazines such the main article may be controversial as rock as Kerrang! Make their image the main attraction of the magazine. magazines are seen to break the rules of Keeping the masthead the same allows such magazines such as conventions of a usual music magazine as they do „Kerrang!‟ to place the main image over the masthead and still be not write about the typical things you would be able to keep brand identity. reading about.
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    Readers may alsouse a music magazine would be to learn and expand self education. The readers use the magazine to read for their own personal satisfaction but also while doing this they are able to use the information with in the magazine to self educate on topics that they are truly interested in, they are able to find such information for stories, maybe taken from celebrities and singers or „real life‟ stories, this information may relate to actual life, or they could find other information from various articles.
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    Magazines relate toevery different individual and their needs, also there are many different reasons why people buy and read music magazines, not just for information and gossip, but for personal reasons.
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    People read magazinesfor entertainment purposes mainly, but there are other reasons why people read music magazines. Some people read magazines to escape reality, to relax, get intrinsic cultural or aesthetic enjoyment, to fulfil time, have an emotional release or sexual arousal. These are many reasons why people use the media, I will be exploring more into these different types of reasons why people use the media and read magazines. Reading magazines may also be a use of relaxation. Readers feel more relaxed when reading magazines as not everyone has the opportunities to take time out for a proper relaxation session, so by reading a magazine is taking 5 or 10 minutes out of reality and enjoying time to unwind and have time for themselves. Relating to reading magazines to relax, it can also be useful for emotional release because reading a magazine will help us understand what is going on in society which helps us in socialisation as we would no longer feel left out as they are able to relate to conversations.
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    The type ofmagazine I am going to create is a rock music magazine. The reason I have chosen to create a rock magazine is because I find the controversy appealing, and that they don‟t always go by the codes and conventions, they go against the „rules‟ purposely to stand out and look different against the typical magazine such as a pop magazine. I also like the fact that they make their magazine seem unusual by not always having the most stereotypical role model or having the most appropriate articles. I am also interested in finding more out about Rock music and Rock magazines as a whole because this is not the type of music I usually listen to or know a lot about, and I find their Elements controversy very interesting. The parts of the magazine I am going to include is the cover, contents and feature article. The cover will have to include the conventions of a typical rock magazine, such as Masthead, main image and sell lines, to help me with the cover I will take ideas from other rock magazines, such as Kerrang! And NME. The contents page will also represent a usual Rock magazine contents page which is usually quite full with information, this contrasts with typical R&B which is minimalistic. A feature article in a rock magazine usually has quite controversial stories and issues which are not normally spoke about in a typical music magazine as rock bands and artists usually bring up social and political issues. Product research From doing my product research I have identified the codes and conventions of various magazines to help me achieve my ultimate magazine. I have found the most magazines keep to the codes and conventions to fit in with the other magazines, they would need to keep such conventions as a Bold masthead to keep brand identity, so the audience are able to see what magazine they are buying straight away. Other codes and conventions include a main image which is located on the front cover, this is used to draw the readers attention in, usually used as a advertisement for the magazine., the image is usually relating to the main article. A music magazine would also include a contents page which would summarise everything that is with in the magazine. Another main convention in a magazine would be the main article, which is normally based around a celebrity, or in music magazine s a new artist. Target Audience The target audience that will read my music magazine are both sex‟s aged 16+, the reason I have chosen to have the age bracket as over 16 would be because the reader would be more mature and be interested not only in the musical side of the magazine, but the political and controversial issues which are brought to the readers attention by a famous role model. The types of magazines the inspired me to do my magazine are such magazines as NME and Kerrang! I feel that these magazines are more appealing as they may be predominantly rock music, but they widen the musical categories they talk about, and would include other types of singers such as R&B singer Kanye West. They also include controversial issues which some artists in other magazines would not talk about as they would not want it to effect their image in the media, but rock artists live off their bad rock and roll persona.
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    Reading magazines helpgain an insight into circumstances, the reader will be able to understand what is going on in the media which will help their social interaction. It also helps gaining social empathy, this means people may read a magazine in order to be able to answer questions relating to happenings in the media, as you are putting yourself in someone else „s position so you can understand more about a person to be able to give a judgement. Some magazines are used for a substitute for real life companionship, as some people feel that magazines relate to them and feel like a friend. Magazines want to relate to people, and feel like they are on the same level as their reader, this can be seen through language used; magazines which are aimed for the younger target audience may use language that a young person may use such as „cool‟. The reason people find a companionship in magazines is because they give not only information/gossip but they also may give personal advice to the reader just like a friend would.
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    The reader ofmy magazine will not only view it as a device to find information and gossip but they will see the magazine as a companion who they trust and can find advice from
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    Rage Pitch Core Rush
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    Taming Tamara– TamaraMontiel - Have Core tamed Tamara? She reveals all about her past and future. Tam & her Rock Rebellion Who is your Christmas Number one Rocker? Get Festive with the top 10 festivals this season Pug- Fill your stocking this Christmas – Win Tickets to see OASIS Go Wild in Winter – Save money in our „fav‟ student bars Festive tales coming from your finest Venues to be this new year! artists – Amy Winehouse - Chris Martin and many more EXCLUSIVE – upcoming Rock Bands 2011 PLUS – Paramour, Green Christmas Dinner on the beach with RAZOR LIGHT day, Rolling stones. “I HATE Christmas” – which Goodbye 2010 – Tribute – Best Albums this year Rock artists of ours hates Christmas? Tonnes of our Fav Festive Flicks Craziest New years resolutions from Artists such as Beth Ditto & Jack White PLUS – Kings of Leon tour dates released
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    This week Features Christmas Special 17 Tamara Montiel – Core have tamed our wild This week we have gone Christmas artist Tamara Montiel, and finally found out about her mad, and looking forward to the amazing heartfelt album, what inspired her, and why future 2011, and all the upcoming she has such a feisty, defensive persona. artists. We have provided all the 20 Festive Tales – Who was naughty last year, latest in the music world this and received a stocking filled with Coal? season, and are now saying 22 Beth Ditto – Devilish Ditto‟s shocking new year goodbye 2010 and looking back on revolution, will she keep her promises? Along our greatest hits. with many other x-rated revolutions. 24 Scrapbook – memories and pictures of Core‟s favourite artists and events from 2010. 40 - Christmas Reviews 27 Christmas Classics Dinner with Razor Who will be Core‟s number one Light this Christmas? Fill your stocking Razor light invites core 28 Albums In this issue along to join them on the beach to enjoy Christmas will Coldplay have another sell out 32 – competition details album. More from James Blunt, lunch which consists of a Win tickets to see Oasis live, this Christmas at the Foo Fighters, Simply Red. large amount of alcohol, a o2 area, all thanks to Core & Yamaha coming BBQ, and bunch of old 29 Tracks together to provide our readers with a amazing Christmas tales and to top it Core gets festive with all the latest Christmas. all of a manic food fight at tracks from Guns N‟ Roses, 35 – Christmas Fun the end of the night. Kaiser chiefs, Oasis. In this issue we have decided that Christmas has come early for all our readers and will be offering amazing prizes, such as; tickets upcoming gigs and festivals.
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    Black I have chosenthe colour black as I am doing a rock magazine and it is a sharp, strong colour which stands out against other brighter colours. The colour black also indicates a more serious look, which shows that the magazine and the buyers take their passion of music seriously.
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    Headline Taming Tamara, therebellious rock chick I have chosen this headline because, it is catchy and it alliterates, so it will be easily read and eye catching. The headline also relates to the article about Tamara being a wild rock chick, but when people read the article they eventually see another side to Tamara, which indicates the magazine have „tamed‟ her from what type of person she is illustrated like in the media. The second part of the headline „Rebellious rock chick‟ also alliterates, this shows the image she is usually portrayed like in the media a rebellious rock chick, but as people read on they will find out that she is more than a rebellious rocker, and has a real passion for music. Subheading “She’s one of the most rebellious rock chicks, but has Core finally be able overcome her frightful exterior and lady her up? Tamara and gets down and dirty about her past and why her music career changed her for the better and what she is looking forward to this Christmas.” This is a little introduction to my article, it gives an overview of what the readers will find out about when reading the article, it also helps pull the reader in because if they find the subheading interesting they will want to read more into the article. The subheading relates to my article, shows a little of what we will be discussing in the interview, but also leaves the reader wanting to find out more. I have used rhetorical questions to make the reader seem like they want to know the answer to the questions.
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    Pull Quotes “obviouslyI care what my fans think, but I This pull quote shows a little of Tamara the rebellious rock chick and, the hard core „uncaring‟ couldn’t give a damn what stupid critics rock side to her which is usually highlighted in the think, who aren’t even interested in the type media. Using the word „damn‟ shows she is a outspoken artist, who doesn‟t conform to what of rock I sing.” people expect of her and she does her own thing. “ experienced a tough time, I do This gives the reader a little insight to Tamara and her past, they would find this interesting believe music did help me because they would learn more about her background and how she has become well overcome my drug addiction” known in the rock industry. It also shows she isn't perfect, and is like everyone else, she has had her own struggles in life and her passion for music helped her overcome them. “I was a tear- This also gives another insight to her background indicating she away child” hasn‟t had the perfect upbringing and this may be why she has such a hardcore exterior.
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    I used averity of props to add effect to the photo shoot, the props helped link the picture to the magazine which is a musical magazine. I used props such as, Electronic guitar to show a hard core rock side to the magazine as this instrument is very well known in the rock industry. It will indicate that Tamara is a rock artist and also plays musical instruments as well as sings. It also shows what type of music she play which is rock. micro phone indicate that Tamara is a singer and not only plays an instrument, it also shows that she is passionate about music, as I have included picture of her singing into the micro phone, it also relates back to the music magazine. headphones which relate to the musical side to the article, it also shows that Tamara has a passion for music and is also highly influenced by music and other musicians. This shows that she is also very into music and loves to listen to music constantly. sun glasses to make Tamara look more like a rock star, give her more attitude for being in the media and having a celebrity life style, it also makes her look more rebellious as she hides her eyes from the camera. Using the glasses also makes her look more like a high class celebrity. Christmas Hat A Christmas hat was used because the magazine is a Christmas issue and I wanted the story to relate to the theme of the issue, it also relates to the interview also talks about Tamara‟s Christmas and new year. Chair I used a chair to make Tamara look more rebellious as she sits on the chair with her legs open, this is not the typical way I woman would sit on a chair, this would also indicate that she is different and does what she wants.
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    I used differentcostumes to show a range of different clothes that Tamara would be likely to wear, it would also show a little side of her personality by seeing her wearing different types of clothes which she may be likely to wear. Red Dress The red dress links with the colours of the magazine which are going to be predominantly red and black, these colours are usually linked with rock. The red dress also indicates a more glamorous side to the rock chick, the could even be said to be „Glam Rock‟. It also links with the Christmas issue as Christmas colours are usually red also. White dress The white dress links with the article about Tamara, the white is used because the article is about the „New‟ Tamara who is making a come back, the white shows she is new, fresh and clean, which could also link to her drug addiction, as now she is clean. White also refers back to her personality as people had a opinion of her as a being a „Devilish‟ rock chick but in the article it shows she has grown up and matured a lot. Ripped tights The ripped tights give a more rebellious look as it shows that even though Tamara has matured a lot she also has the inner rock chick. Tutu I decided Tamara should wear a Tutu because it represents the old Tamara, who was fun and wild, it shows that she still has the type of person with in her even though she has supposedly matured. Doc Martin boots These boots where to show that even though Tamara is a rock star she still wears casual clothes which make her look more like a rock chick. The boots are also quite „scruffy‟ looking which also represents Tamara as being a bit on the wild side.