My Music Magazine EvaluationZacc Copas

Q1

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

Front CoverMasthead across the top. Different to other magazines as it goes over the cover images face unlike other magazines that sit under.

Eyebrow across the top which contains the type of genre of music that will be in the magazine unlike most that name artists.

Cover image in the centre, looking straight at the reader to form a connection with the reader.

Information of feature artists run down the left hand and right hand third.

Cover Line: The main featured artist is quoted in big bold letters in the right hand third to attract the readers eye as the first thing, as he is the main focus in this issue.

Barcode in bottom right

Front CoverMasthead along the top of the magazine, stands out the most with its red colour against the dark background, to help catch the attention of the reader.

Eyebrow with information of what type of musical genre you will find in the magazine.

Barcode in bottom right

Magazine features listed on left and right hand third.

Cover line: this explains the content that will be found in the magazine about the cover image.

The colour scheme is brown/black fade and white, this is seen throughout the magazine.

The cover image is of Example, and we see him standing relaxed but upright to show dominance, also looks at the reader to form a connection.

Contents PageThe colours for the contents page are mostly dark with a kind of spotlight on the cover image on the contents page which looks highly affective.

The “Contents” title line has been done in a unique way which makes it very eye-catching. It is on 3 lines and is big, white and bold and stands out against the background, this appeals to readers.

Font sizes vary on importance, with bold words standing out against the rest.These are the featured articles and page numbers.

V for Vibe is visible to the readers.

The cover image is in a very unique position, laying across the bottom of the page instead of taking up the full side or centre like most other magazines.

Contents Page

Artist on the right hand third taking up most of the page and is almost looking at the feature article text.

Contents page written across the top.

Features section varies in colour and size. Artists in bigger and white font while extra information small and black. Also page numbers located in red.

The contents page of my magazine keeps the colour scheme of brown/black, mixing font colours with white and black.

Double Page SpreadThe main image for the article is on the left hand side of the page. The female artist is dressed in bright colours in contrast to the dark colours used throughout the page. She is clearly shown as the main image.

The colour scheme is grey, red and some blue. These colours are dark colours but attract the intended audience.

The artist is shown along the top of the page in different poses and suggests that the audience know who the artist is without her name. She is spontaneous and fun.

Bright colours are used only to outline 3 pieces of text and make the page look less boring. They show significance.

Feature headline attracts reader to read the article. Copy split into three rows which

are perfectly even.

Quotes used.

Double Page SpreadCover image shows a connection with the article as he is looking at the article himself which shows an instant relation.

Cover lines across the top stating what the article is.

Small pictures included in the article.

White and black colours are very affective.

The colour scheme is noticed behind the artist but not on the page of the article which is white.

Q2

• How does your media product represent particular social groups?

Target Audience And Demographics

• As shown through the inspiration of my magazines demographics, Elektro, the average reader for my magazine will be 21-30 although can range anywhere from 16-45. The average reader will be a college graduate of middle class and I slightly more knowledgeable look on music. They will be mostly white and spend there time in-between work reading my magazine.

Taken from Elktro media pack as Elektro will be my competitor.

What my pictures represent

I had to get the right message across to the audience through the use of my pictures and so I experimented with these poses.I wanted my model to look powerful over the audience and done this through the crossed arms and looking down at us.My pictures have that unique feel and fit in with the style of the target audience.

What my textual content represents to the audience

• While reading and analysing the text in Elektro I saw that more informal language is used to relate to a sophisticated targeted social group of a slightly mid ages person. I used formal words in my text as my intended target audience may not like slang words etc. The is quiet a lot of text to give the reader everything they need to know about to content in my magazine. The textual content is very informative and will mirror the stereotypical language of the audience.

Representation through design• I used the colours brown, white and black for the colour scheme

as the contrasting bright and dark colours look very affective and attractive. It also gives it that informal overall look and design for a sophisticated audience.

• The text switches from black to white on the pages and stands out against the background giving it a nice affect. The overall colour design represents a serious colour scheme unlike a child's magazine that may contain loads of bright colours.

• Text can be seen on both left hand and right hand thirds, and varies throughout switching alternatively or on the same. Very few pictures throughout and focuses mainly on the content of the text.

Q5

• How did you attract/address your audience?

• Using a questionnaire I came up with the overall layout that will attract my target audience, through colours scheme and copy to pictures.

• There is a connection between the reader and the pictures through direct eye contact, and also between the familiar language.

• The layout is easy to navigate through and focuses mainly on copy.

• I carefully chose content with help from language as I identified I would have to used informal text. The content I chose to write about was based on the type of social group.

Q6

• What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

What I used

• Adobe Photoshop• Google• Youtube• Adobe InDesign• CaptureIt (Iphone App)• Camera• Computer• Wordpress

What I Used

• At first sight of what was new technology to me (indesign) I struggled to for a connection with to and so, found it hard to use such software.

• After online videos and help from the teacher I finally got to grips with the software used which left me with my final product.

• The access to hardware and software was easy which allowed me to overcome any problems quicker.

Q7

• Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

Skills I have Gained

• A lot of knowledge has progressed since starting the media topic including the use of software, hardware and terminology and so I have a broader idea into the research and production of magazines.

• My general use for computers was high before hand so I found it easier to adapt to the software's but took that extra stop into creating something special.

• I also learn about conventions and how to adapt them into a magazine.

Manipulation and Planning Of My Media Magazine

• Throughout the process of research I have found out that manipulation is very vital in magazines as people are easily influenced by what they read and see so magazines use manipulation to get a certain point across such as the cover image looking of a high status and also the conventions they convey.

• Through experience I have learnt that even the basics of a music magazine take a long time to perfect and stand out to the audience.