Evaluation Of Music Magazine

Evaluation of music magazine By Kelsea

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Examples of a double page spread

Codes and conventions from my magazine Left third: left thirds usually have giveaways I have followed this convention by giving them a free poster Top/bottom strip: these are very important as they give additional information to lure the audience in. I use the fact that girls would be interested in horoscopes, puzzles and the chance to see Sugababes to attract or appeal to my target audience. These are other photos I have used. I have challenged this convention as I have added an effect to it not normally done with professional magazines

Coverlines: these coverlines are ones that will attract the target audience as it is something they are interested in. girls would most definitely be into the 37 style statements because the majority of teenage girls are into fashion. Main image: this main image portrays how teenage girls are like in society compared to other magazines where they have a false identity of a girl. The lollipop in her mouth emphasises youth, which is the main concept I want to create from my magazine Barcode and pricing found on a music magazine for purchasing reasons.

Codes and conventions from my contents page Masthead: the masthead is the same as the one on the front cover and is positioned in the same place. Automatically we know that this is linked to my front cover. Layout: just like other magazines, the contents page has a particular layout. My layout is to have different sections and each section is split up into fashion and fun. I’ve used purple for the coverlines, and yellow for the additional information. This makes it easier to follow, and readers can easily find what section to read. Other pictures to make the contents page look more realistic.

Codes and conventions from my double page spread Page numbers: page number make my article look realistic and professional Masthead: the font for my masthead is very creative and shows that this magazine can have a creative side to, also I want candy is play on words emphasise the fact that we want CANDY GiRL. Layout: the layout is like a normal double page spread, which is set in columns, with box outs. Pictures are usually included of a double page spread article, again I have the same to make it look more realistic.

Before and after There are huge differences in my before and after of my previous work for my music magazine poppin. Although I have kept the top and bottom strip the same and the giveaway sign I have made a lot of improvements. I didn’t use the codes and conventions like pricing whereas now I have included that. I've got more text and used up the space wisely.

The only thing I have kept the same it the masthead but apart from that I have changed the whole layout. I have included more pictures to make it look more realistic. Before I only used one colour and one font. Now I have used a whole range of colours and fonts so that certain text stands out more than others. This is again so that it looks like a professional magazine and follows all the codes and conventions .

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products? ,[object Object],The left third is used as a way to entice the audience into buying the magazine. This is a clever technique to target the audience and get them to purchase the magazine

[object Object],The outline helps make this masthead for top of the pops stands out from a magazine which would be busy however my approach still has the same effect as it will help attract the target audience. I have also kept to the house style so it is easily recognisable.

[object Object],Here girls can win a chance to see Sugababes a well known pop group, which ties in with the whole pop genre. The bottom strip however shows what else is included in the magazine such as horoscopes, lyrics (linked to the music). This would appeal to teenage girls as this something they are interested in, and certainly be something they would like to read or get to know. The magazine would most definitely offer this to its readers. The masthead is visible and stands out from the busy page. I used www.dafont.com for my chosen font. The font is yellow which although it doesn’t seem to be a feminine colour it works well with the purple which is classed as a feminine colour. The font is very simple yet looks effective on the page and more importantly it can be seen from a distance. The masthead poppin straight away suggests it’s a pop magazine and the use of slang would appeal to the target audience, and hint that it is aimed at teenagers.

[object Object],pricing pricing barcode What they also do is use different colours for the coverlines, as this emphasises the different topics. I have done exactly the same however I have used less coverlines, this is because I only wanted certain information used for my coverlines, these certain information is something I know my target audience would like to see or be interested in therefore allowing them the chance to read what they like. Coverlines are used on the right hand side to appeal to its target audience. Many include using real life stories as a way of showing that they understand the concerns of teenage girls, and many other coverlines are about fashion. It is the idea that this is what girls are into which helps to sell the magazine. Here is an example where they use fashion as a way to lure their target audience, I have tried to use the same technique but added it to my coverlines.

[object Object],Although I have put on my contents page the name of the magazine I have used the same font and colour as what is on my cover as a way of indentifying that they are linked. I have challenged the conventions as mine is not as busy on the page as others. Despite this I have stuck to the colour scheme which is shown throughout the contents and front cover of my magazine so there is obviously a link between the two. It is common for the contents page to split up into different sections whether the reader realises it or not. This is very much what the layout is about. The most obvious sign of the layout is each coverline is put into sections. My sections are fun and fashion. This makes it easier for the reader to read the section they want to, and choose which one they want to read. The picture in the purple box emphasises its importance on the page, and its main features as it appears on the front cover too.

I have used the codes and conventions of a double page article. Firstly I have used the same layout as a normal magazine by having it in columns. Also double page articles use other pictures and block outs so that they stand out from the rest of the article. Here is my double page article against another double page article. In some ways my article is similar as they both use columns however I have challenged the codes and conventions because as you can see the magazine uses a big image and two other smaller images. I on the other hand use three smaller image. This is because I think that by using a three smaller images I'm not taking the focus away from the article.

[object Object],[object Object],How does your media represent particular social groups? Missing a letter it would be “popping” however by dropping a letter I am targeting teenagers as slang is a way for teenagers to communicate with one another.

Who would be your target audience and why? ,[object Object],Target audience: Teenage girls of the age 13-16 Who have an interest in pop music but also fashion too. Females.

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Examples of magazines distributed by Bauer Bella was one of the first magazines that Bauer distributed. Bella has added more celebrity, fashion and aspirational lifestyle features, featuring celebrities every week. As well as providing fascinating real life stories, health, beauty, cookery, travel and stylish ideas for your home. This is a way for women to get their daily fix of gossip and fashion Take a break is one of the worlds number 1 true life weekly. It also includes puzzles and competitions as well as pages on relationships and health. This is more aimed at a more relaxed woman who like to take time out to do a quick puzzle.

How do you attract/address your audience ,[object Object],It includes a gigantic poster which is obvious that girls would want especially if their a fan. It stands out from the black on the clothing, so it would immediately draw their attention to the lure. The style of clothing suggests that it relates to the pop genre and there is a hint of fashion which would naturally attract a teenage girl. The masthead is big and the yellow contrasts well with the purple therefore making it stand out more prompting the audience to attracted by it. The masthead also hints that it is a pop magazine again attracting those who like pop music. I also attracted the audience by making them believe they would miss out on the “exclusive interview” with CANDY GiRL.

[object Object],I also address them by using girls of the same age as the group I am targeting. This is to ensure that there is a mutual understanding between the creator of the magazine and the intended target audience. In a way it could be said that people are attracted to the colour scheme and the content of the magazine. I have tried to do this so that the audience have content that they can relate and feel that there is an understanding and also I have used bright colours such as purple and yellow, which are the most dominant colours which I have used for effect and I have not only used it on my front cover but also my contents page and double page spread article. My magazine is quite similar in its approach to attract its target audience. They use a girl in the front cover again to highlights it’s a girls magazine also the masthead is called teen which is self explanatory about who the target audience is. They also giveaway posters which is what I have done too to appeal to its audience.

Audience feedback What attracts you to this magazine? I asked 20 people what they thought attracted them most to the magazine. The results vary and it is quite clear that what most attracts people to my magazine is the layout. This also emphasises the fact that I can appeal to people in different ways.

What gender do you think my magazine is aimed more at? All the people I asked thought that the magazine was aimed more at females because of the colour scheme and the content which proves that I am targeting the majority of females which is my aim.

Which age group do you think my magazine is aimed at? Most of the people asked thought that this magazine was aimed more at teenagers than anything else. However from the results concludes that people also think that it is aimed at younger people as well.

Looking back at the preliminary task what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product ,[object Object]

Here is the picture being edited on Photoshop to get the border effect. Here is the original image that has been edited so that you can only see the girl on the right. I have rotated the picture so that it fits in with the rest of the text.

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