The document discusses how the magazine uses, develops, and challenges conventions from the real media product Kerrang!. It uses conventions like single-colored backgrounds, stickers to attract readers, and poster pullouts. Some elements were developed, like the shattered masthead design to fit the paint splatter background. Lines around cover text were challenged as an indie magazine style. Large feature photos and sectioned smaller photos were used and developed further with long shots. Quotes were used from bands' perspectives and mid-column as a story convention. A double page spread added an external quote to enhance the story.

1. Question 1
In what ways does your magazine use, develop and challenge
forms and conventions of a real media product?

2. From Kerrang! I used the simple, single
coloured background.
I used the sticker from Kerrang! as it makes the
competition stand out, attracting readers.
I also used the poster pullout section as that is a
typical convention for magazines of my genre.

3. I developed the masthead design as I
thought the shattered look from Kerrang!
wouldn’t work on the paint splatter
background on my magazine.

4. I challenged the lines around the main
cover line as this style of line is found
on indie magazines, but I think it
works.

5. I used the idea of having a large picture
to show an exclusive story.
I used the sectioned pictures to show
other articles that aren’t on the features
list.

6. I developed the regulars section so I
could keep some of the original black
and red design

7. I didn’t really challenge
anything on my contents
page.

8. From Kerrang! I
used the top quote
to highlight what the
story is about from
the bands
perspective.
I also used the mid
column quote as it
is a story
convention.
I used the big image to cover one page, like every
magazine does.

9. Although I used the
idea of the big
picture I did also
develop it buy
shooting a long
shot (with prop)
unlike the medium-
long shot used in
kerrang.

10. On my double page
spread I added an
external quote to
enhance the
audiences idea of
what the story is about
while also
strengthening the
points made in the
story about the album
being really good.