2. The style of the magazine is relaxed and looks
simple, but it also has a cluttered look to it, this shows
the reader what's in the magazine using quotes from
the stories that draw in the reader.
The language used is informal and this makes it sound
like the author is talking to you and a more casual feel
to the magazine.
The colour scheme is constant all the way over the
front cover and then has the blue and gold section that
is specific for U2 this makes that article stand out from
the rest of the magazine.
The camerawork used is the mid close up shot, this
shows of the man from the killers, this shows that that
is the main story in the magazine.
The colour scheme is constant all the way over the
front cover and then has the blue and gold section that
is specific for U2 this makes that article stand out from
the rest of the magazine.
The Mise-en-Scene is the clothing this represents that
he is dressed smartly for the photo and this might show
the type of type of music on there new CD such as
indie.
3. The typography on the contents page is the same as on
the front cover, the fonts and colour scheme should be
the same through out the magazine keeping the house
style so I think that it will be the same all the way
through the magazine, varying on different articles.
The layout of the contents page looks simple with the
text all down one side but this is effective because its
not cluttered. Its neat and tidy which makes finding the
page you want easier to find.
The type of language used is informal and tells you what
it is with out having to think to hard about it, it is a
casual style of language and it is easy reading.
The colour used in the contents page is the same colour
scheme as on the front cover. This gives it branding and
is still appealing to look at, using reds mixed in with
black and white.
The mise-en-scene used is scenery in this case a
landscape and a marble pillar this might be used to
show of the location were they are based and the style
of music they write.
4. The article uses the same colour scheme as throughout the magazine, it uses a huge kicker that covers the
page behind the text, this makes the article stand out and attracts the reader to it.
The layout used makes the text simple to read as the image is on one page and the text is on another page this
makes it easier to read than having pictures throughout the text.
the image is a close up of lady gaga who the article is about, using the big close up shot, that is on one page
makes it clear who the article is about.
The mode of address is formal, as it starts by telling you about the concert in front of the queen.
5. The typography on the front cover uses the big capital
bold font for the title to make it stand out from the
black background, throughout the front cover it also
uses the capitals, even though this makes it look like its
shouting at you, it is a way to draw peoples attention to
it.
The layout of the front cover is cluttered and has a lot
on it this shows that there is a lot going on in the
magazine and shows the content through the strap lines
showing the reader what is in the magazine before
buying it, this is good if you use good strap lines and pull
quotes.
The type of language used is informal it just tells you
what the content is and it is informing you about the
magazine and seems as if its talking to you.
The colour scheme used is a bold bright red and white
outline for the masthead this looks aesthetically
pleasing and draws in the reader.
The mode of address is formal. For example where it
tells us about the article, Julian goes solo.
6. The typography on the front cover uses the big capital
bold font for the title to make it stand out from the
black background, throughout the front cover it also
uses the capitals, even though this makes it look like its
shouting at you, it is a way to draw peoples attention to
it.
The layout of the front cover is cluttered and has a lot
on it this shows that there is a lot going on in the
magazine and shows the content through the strap lines
showing the reader what is in the magazine before
buying it, this is good if you use good strap lines and pull
quotes.
The type of language used is informal it just tells you
what the content is and it is informing you about the
magazine and seems as if its talking to you.
The colour scheme used is a bold bright red and white
outline for the masthead this looks aesthetically
pleasing and draws in the reader.
The mode of address is formal. For example where it
tells us about the article, Julian goes solo.
7. Typography – the typography in this is a serif, it uses this to make the article look posh, with the simple black text which
looks effective because of the background.
Layout – the layout uses the same technique as another one I have looked at, it has the picture on one page and the text
on another. This makes it simple to read and look at.
Colour - Colours that are used are black white and red, which in the article makes it look depressing along with the font.
This fits in with some of her songs so it fits well.
Language – the language used in this article is, casual as it starts by telling a story this means that it is informal.
Camera work and mise-en-scene – the picture used is a body shot of Florence this shows that the colour of her hair is
linked in with the colours in the article along with her black dress.
8. The typography on the front cover is the red and white
block in the corner, the red sticks out on this page with
the dark background, it is eye catching. The text is serif
and some sans serif.
The Layout of the text is on the hotspots and doesn't
use the route of the eye, but the main text in the centre
of the page, it is big black and bold, so this makes it
stand out.
The type of languag4e used on the front cover is
informal it is using key words from the article to draw
you in and also uses quotes to do the same.
The colour scheme of the front cover is black red and
white, in this case it looks slightly depressing, the
colours also match what Haley Williams is wearing so it
links in with the mise-en-scene.
The mode of address of the magazine is informing you
about what is in the magazine, this is good because it
isn't cluttered.
9. The typography of the contents page is the same black
front like in the front cover this makes it easy to read on
the grey background, this also is in one area of the
magazine so it isn't all over the place.
The Layout of the text is on one side of the magazine
this makes it easy to find instead of it being all over the
place and having to look for the page number you want.
The type of language used in the contents page is
formal. Telling you about the articles in the magazine
this makes it easy for the reader to use and read.
The colour scheme is the same as the front cover but
with a grey background keeping brand identity
throughout the magazine.
The mode of address of the magazine is informing you
about what is in the magazine, it tells you what will be
in the articles.
10. Typography – the typography in this is a serif, it uses this to make the article look posh, with the simple black text which
looks a bit bland in this article just black and white with some red from the logo.
Layout – the layout looks cluttered in this article I don’t like the way it is set out, it looks as if it has no order, so it makes
it look unprofessional
Colour - Colours that are used are black white and red, keeping the house style but it looks a bit boring in the article
since it is mostly black and white.
Camera work and mise-en-scene – the pictures are of a band in this article shown in their life style, showing the real
them this shows of the casual style of the page.
14. What I found out?
I found out from my questionnaire that most people who awsnered that they listen to indie and rock music so I
decided to do alternative/indie genre this is good because it is a general type of music that can be found out
about easier than others and I am also in to this kind of music . The target audience for my magazine would be
older teens and young twenty’s so this would be easy for me to relate to because I am that age and know how
we relate to music. Also this is the general age people buy music magazine and take a big interest in to music so
I will have to aim to write for that age group .
I also found out that people like the colour scheme to match the genre so I will come up with a colour scheme
to fit in with the alternative/indie genre and since people liked the idea of black and red I would try and fit that
in to match the genre too. The magazine will be priced around £3 mark and will be a monthly issue that will be
aimed at both boys and girls.
15. Genre
• I have picked the indie/alternative genre to do
my magazine on. This is because I am
interested in this type of music the most and
have a good idea about how I could make the
magazine look good and professional.
19. Focus Group
I asked my focus group what logos and layout
they liked the most and thought looked best for
my genre of magazine. I put my logo that I had
developed onto Facebook and twitter to see
what people thought and the results I got back
were for the logo, the red and black logo with
the stylish font.
The results I got back for the layouts was 3 to
one for the first layout which was this one.
20. Specification
• It will have a good colour scheme with eye
catching colours that will make it stand out
from the rest.
• It will have a catchy title that fits in with the
genre
• It will have a bold masthead that will be
aesthetically pleasing.
22. Testing fonts
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23. Testing font colours
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24. Fonts
I didn’t like the end result for the fonts I thought they looked a bit boring and bland for the magazine
and they didn’t really catch your eye when you looked over at them, so I looked for music fonts on the
internet and found one called “Still Time” which had an abstracty look to it so I experimented with that
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As it was hard to read if you didn’t know what it said, so I edited the font by making the letters more
spaced out and bigger and then turned the “F” around to make it easy to read. The upper case was
easier to read so I kept that and made changes.
25. The text has a nice style to it, its bold and eye catching.
Also since it is in capital letters it stands out well. The
font is spikey and different to the other I’ve tried. I
think this one also fits in better with the genre of
alternative/indie.
27. In my questionnaire red white and black was a
popular favourite when asked what colour scheme
would suit a music magazine so I will experiment
this with the fonts and text.
I think these colours look good together, the orange
stands out well in this colour scheme as it is brighter than
the others. But also the orange have a good look to it. It
shows that the music stands out.
This colour scheme supports the feel of freshness, being a new magazine it will
be a fresh and different to the others. Even though the colour scheme supports
this I will not be using it because I don’t think it goes well with the genre of
alternative/indie.
This colour scheme supports the results from the
first questionnaire. I also think it looks a bit to busy
with the different contrasts in there I think the blue
and red are a bit to much all in one.
38. What I have chose them and
why?
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39. The reason I have chosen this design is
because it was the favourite in the focus
group and also looks professional and
different to the other layouts in this genre
with the logo being big and across the page
in your face. This makes it stand out from the
crowd and catches the eye with the brighter
colours and stylish font.
The main story font will be big and bold and
will be all in capitals, this will make the story
stand out as the main one instead of being
mistaken for a sub story. It will also have a
quote from the article underneath to show
what it is about.
The picture will cover the background of the
front cover and the text will be a colour that
fits in with the colour scheme but is still
readable easily and will still stand out.
The website address and the barcode are still
important on the front cover but aren't in
your face, although they are on the route of
the eye they don’t stand out so much and
don’t distract you from the actual story's of
the magazine and the main focus of the front
page.
40. I have chosen this contents
page because it is different
from the others It has a
more interesting feel to it
and gives your eyes
something more interesting
and has a busier but not to
cramped layout to it. This
makes it good to look at but
at the same time
professional.
41. I have chosen this layout because I think the layout isn't to text
heavy or text heavy, I think it will have a good balance between
the two and look good and professional. The title will have the
cover line from the front page under it so it links back to the
front page.
43. Production Plan
• I am going to use a wall with a one colour background for my picture. This
is so when editing the magazine the background in the photo isn't to busy
and it is easy to put text over without having to do a lot of editing. I think I
will be using a grey or white background.
• For my photo I'm going to have two people standing back to back and have
a mid shot of the two. It will use a two shot and a mid shot in the front
cover.
• I will not be using any props because I don’t feel I need them for the kind
of photo I want to take. I think adding props will make it look to cluttered.
• Costume for the photo will be casual clothes like an indie/alternative band
members would wear just jeans/chinos and a top a casual feel to the front
page and will also look like capturing there everyday life.
45. Article text
• The article text will be a like a question and answer for the two band members. It will start with a brief
introduction to the band and where they have come from and how they have got to the big time.
• The new and upcoming band ‘The Messengers’ have come out of know where and made it to the big time over these last few months
releasing there number 1 single ‘I’m dreaming’ and other various tracks. The duo of Lewis and Tom from Yorkshire met at a festival and
got together ever since have been a massive influence on the music world. We are expecting them to be releasing their debut album
later this year and we are anticipating a great success. But as for now we have an exclusive interview with them with the pair. You’ve
emailed us in your questions and some of you lucky ones have had them awsnered and published in FretBoard
• How long have you two been making music together?
• We have been making music together now for a few years but have only really just had major success with ‘I’m Dreaming’ but for all
those you liked this track there will be many more coming soon in our album.
• If you could collaborate with any artist who would it be?
• If we could collaborate with anyone it would defiantly be Matt Cardle or Bruno Mars.
• How old were you when you first met and talked about writing music?
• We were in our late teens, met a festival and talked about how we were both musicians and wanted to write music and then we
decided to do it, the first track we wrote was one called ‘Late Nights’ it was our first track and a remake will be on the album and will
have better music and edited lyrics.
• How did you come about your success?
• Many others used YouTube, Facebook and twitter to get there music out there, we also used those to get our music well known, it was
a great way of spreading our music about, but we also went out to festivals and played on shows like BBC upcoming stars and played
gigs in local areas. We also done open mic nights, this was how our success came about we just one day got spotted and asked to go to
a recording studio and then we got a record label with Penguin Records.
47. IPC Media
• IPC media came about in the 1960s and are
now owned by the parent company Time
Inc, they publish magazines and comics. They
now have many departments including: IPC
newspapers, IPC Magazines, IPC Books and IPC
Printing. This is so that they have specific
departments for different things. IPC media
publish many magazines.
49. Pitch
My target audience for my magazine will is both male and female aimed mainly at the late teens
early twenties age group. The magazine will be also aimed at the indie/alternative music fans.
This is because that is the genre. This is because from my research I found out that most people
our age listen to that kind of music and the layout is based on the feedback from the focus group
and also the colour scheme was picked and confirmed in the same way. The magazine will include
an article talking about where the duo of ‘The Messengers’ came from and how they became
big, the article will also have a interview with them with questions asked from the readers. The
logo and the main layout and the colour scheme are shown beneath:
