3. I chose the colours grey, red, blue and
white because I researched existing hip
hop magazines in which these colours
were used so I did the same
This bright colour shape portrays
another article which would be
included in the magazine and
attracts the audience
Masthead
These are the male hip hop artists who
will feature in the magazine
This is the main feature of
the magazine in which this
is the core part of what may
be inside. The colours used
are eye-catching and bold in
which it is next to the main
image
The image is sharp and
fits well with the genre
of hip hop. The shot is a
medium close up of the
girl and the clothing as
well fits the genre.
These are the female hip hop artists
who will feature in the magazine
The date, website, price
and barcode are included
as it is a convention of a
magazine which all
magazines include
This is the selling line and links
with the magazine name
For the masthead, I chose
red as it is eye catching and
goes well with the name in
which would appeal to the
target audience
Male is in white and female is in red to
separate and to indicate which one is
which as well
This is a lure in which would attract
the audience to buy the magazine by
using the word ‘Win’ which would
encourage the magazine to be bought
These are articles which are included
within the magazine which readers
may want to read or know about so
this would instantly make them find
those pages
5. I decided to add this because it is a
connotation of most magazines in which
I decided to add this.
Each song name has clear space
in which one follows another and
so this makes it less cramped
Masthead
I chose a blue background
as this was the third colour
of my house style so I
decided to use this colour on
a shape instead of text.
The font is in white in
which the background
contrasts well with it so
it enables the reader to
see it
Another clear image was used in
which I decided to use a male as the
magazine due to the magazine having
both male and female artist. The right
page number is clearly labelled as well
I use a clear image in which you
could see the artist. The page
number is also with the picture in
which the target audience knows
where to find the article on this
particular artist.
For the masthead, I chose
red as it is eye catching and
this also links back to the
article being called this as
well
The last picture was used in which it
was clear with the page number
labelled so the target audience can
clearly find the page
I decided to label the contents page with different categories in which the writing is in red to
separate it from the page numbers and name of articles. The page numbers are in blue whereas
the article names are in grey. I have also made the page numbering a bigger font size than than
the article names as this will allow the reader to clearly see what page number contains what
content.
The “Contents’ is in grey in
which this also separates all the
other features from it
7. I chose the same colours from the house style for the article in
which grey wasn’t used as I included a image which was
black and white. This meant I had to use bright colours to
liven the article up to make it look attractive and readable
I decided to use red and
white for the text and
varied when it was
used. I did half of the
text in red and half in
white as this made the
article look colouful
and also look
presentable
Masthead
I decided to include a image
from a music video as this
was used in other magazines
for similar articles like
mine. The shot is clear and
can be seen clearly by the
audience
The red text informs the
audience which artist it is and
also three words to describe the
artist as well. The red contrasts
well with the image
I added music notes to emphasis the theme of the
magazine which is music and also albums relate to
music notes as well
For the masthead, I chose
red as again it is eye
catching and also I have
used red for the cover page
along with the contents page
The double page article has a
three way column in which
this is the connotation of most
magazines
I decided to do the music notes blue as I have to use this to keep a
consistent house style in which blue is the third colour I used
I did a introduction of
the article to inform
the audience what the
article is about so
they are aware
Each album cover is a
reasonable size in which the
top 10 numbers are on each
album to know what album
has what number
8. In what ways does your media product use,
develop or challenge forms and conventions of
real media products?
Firstly, my magazine uses the convention of using a masthead in
which the target audience are able to know what the magazine is
called. I also used the same colours from hip hop magazines onto
my magazine as it was the genre and following this convention
enabled me to make a suitable magazine. I also included the
date, price and barcode as every magazine tends to have these
features in which my magazine would then look more like one.
Most magazines have used sharp images for the cover page so I
decided to follow this convention and use a sharp image so the
target audience could see it properly. A strapline was also used as
this again is a convention of a magazine. The title ‘Berzerk’
resembles hip hop in which the target audience would know due
the name being a rapper’s song
9. How does your media product
represent particular social groups?
My magazine is aimed at the younger generation in which
both genders who are interested in the genre hip hop
would read the magazine. I have included a range of male
and female artists part of the hip hop genre in which this
could encounter both gender needs. The image also goes
well with the genre as the use of clothing fits well into hip
hop in which the target audience are able to find the
magazine easily. The price of the magazine is £3.99 as the
magazine would be released bi-monthly which seems
affordable for the target audience.
10. What kind of media institution might
distribute your media product and why?
Spin Media might distribute my magazine as they already
publish one hip hop magazine called Vibe in which has
been a success. This means the people who read this
existing magazine would buy my magazine as they have the
same genre of hip hop. Vibe has a circulation of 301,408 in
which I would feel my magazine would benefit from being
published with this company as circulation levels are high.
Furthermore, there is only one hip hop magazine within
the company existing which is released quarterly whereas
my magazine would be released monthly.
11. Who would be the audience for your
media product and how would it attract
address your audience?
I would feel that my magazine would be suitable for males and
females who are aged between 16 to 24 years old as this
generation would be interested in the genre hip hop. Also,
teenagers between 11-15 may also be interested in this genre as
well due to consumer likes changing. First of all, the colours
would attract the audience as I have used bold choices in which
would get attention easily. Second of all, I have included a range
of artists who are male and female in which would appeal to
both genders as there is a artist for everyone. I have included a
lure which would also attract the audience as winning tickets is
an interest most of the target audience would love to enter.
12. What have you learnt about technologies
from the process of constructing this
product?
I have learnt how to use the iMac as before creating this magazine I
haven’t used it and so this is a skill I have gained now. Also, I
have learnt how to use Photoshop as this was the main software I
used to create my magazine in which I had to know the tools
available. The preliminary task allowed use to learn how to
create certain features for a magazine which later helped us in
the music magazine task. I also learnt skills when taking pictures
as there are a wide variety of camera shots in which I learnt what
they are when creating the magazine. I also had to use Blogger
and SlideShare as well in which recorded every task I did within
the media lessons.
13. Looking back at your preliminary task,
what do you feel you have learnt in the
progression from it to the full product?
I have learnt many skills in which would be needed in the future
and also developed an understanding on the production of
music magazine. Also, I have learnt why certain features are on a
magazine which helped me to include most of them on my
magazine knowing what the purpose was. I also have a
understanding and a lot of knowledge on Adobe Photoshop
especially as the magazine was created mostly on there in which
I have learnt many skills. Within the blog, I have learnt how to
edit or create new posts along with adding any images etc.
Overall, I have developed an understanding of Photoshop, learnt
how to upload PowerPoint's on SlideShare, learnt how to use a
blog and expanded my knowledge on music magazines in
particular.
