The document discusses various ways in which the media product challenges conventions of real magazines. It describes making the masthead bold and visible like Vibe magazine but with a silver color to represent exclusivity. Studio photography is used instead of location shots to look professional. The front cover includes standard elements like masthead and barcode but keeps the simplicity with two colors. It also includes a QR code and slogan to engage readers. The contents page lists feature sections in bold and matches pictures to text. Individual models are labeled in the interview section unlike typical magazines.

1. In what ways does your media
product use, develop or challenge
forms and conventions of
real media products?

2. The Masthead.
The masthead of my magazine and a magazine like ‘Vibe’ are very similar in the
sense the writing is bold and powerful. It contrasts and stands out against the
background of the magazine. They are both at the middle top of the page
where it would be visible on news stands. My masthead is very clear with no
image covering it as it is a new, upcoming magazine whereas the ‘Vibe’
masthead can afford to covered as it is a popular and recognisable name. My
masthead is silver and I chose this colour to represent the exclusivity of my
magazine and also make it feel expensive as that is what the colour silver feels
to me, compared to the yellow in the ‘Vibe’ magazine which is more of a
fun, youthful colour.

3. Image Choice.
I think my media product does this in the sense of the
photography I used. In usual hip hop or R’N’B
magazine there are some sort of location images
somewhere in the magazine however I did not do
this. I preferred my images to look professional and
classy against a plain background hence I chose to do
all my photography in a studio. I wanted my models
individual outfits and striking poses to be the main
aim with no props or distractions. I did this to convey
that the magazine is all about them and their looks
alone is enough to carry out a creative image. I didn’t
want to conform to the stereotype that comes alone
with hip hop and R’N’B artists with them against a
flashy car or bathed in expensive jewellery to show
their power. My models did this by simply posing and
showing they were fierce and powerful in their own
right, and did this while only posing again a black
backdrop.

4. Front Cover.
I used a masthead, bar
code, headings and features
which are usually found on the
front cover of magazines.
However many magazine use a
wider range of colour for their
text on their front cover
whereas I stuck to the same
two, keeping the simplicity of
my magazine. I also a QR code as
blackberry’s are very popular
among my target audience. My
front cover image has a black
background and was taken in a
studio, I followed the studio
imagery throughout my
magazine. I also put my slogan
right underneath my masthead
to draw people in, letting them
know my magazine is one of a

5. Contents. Contents at up of the
Magazine name at top of
page, bold and clear.
the magazine.
Page number in image
Pictures of the as well as below so they
different people can relate the picture to
that are in my each different feature.
features section.
Four different
Different headings sections that are in
are in my magazine.
bold, separating
each section.
Page number at the
Website located at bottom of the page.
bottom.

6. Written Content.
I have written in a very professional way when talking and introducing my feature start however
as this is a question and answer I wrote quite informally, when answering as the different girls.
This helps separate the interview and the girl group. I used pull/grab quotes which is commonly
found in magazines to show or highlight that quote. I did this to link in the picture with the
comment one of the girls made. I also labelled each girl with their name which is not commonly
found however I thought this was a good way to introduce each individual girl as this group is
upcoming and so the reader would know who is speaking.