Evaluation question 1 A1
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The document discusses the conventions and design choices made for a music magazine, emphasizing elements like the masthead, barcode, and colour consistency. It highlights how the magazine targets young, male and female teenagers interested in pop music, with a cover star that challenges and embodies typical stereotypes of women in music. Furthermore, the magazine aims to represent a diverse social group, reflecting broader cultural themes through its content and imagery.
Evaluation question 1 A1
- 2. HOW DOES YOUR PRODUCT USE OR CHALLENGE CONVENTIONS AND HOW DOES IT REPRESENTS SOCIAL GROUPS OR ISSUE!
- 3. USING AS WELL AS CHALLENGING THE CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF A MUSIC MAGAZINE.
- 4. FRONT COVER For the front cover of my magazine, I made sure I included the main generic conventions of a typical magazine which I learnt through my research. I ensured I used a masthead, barcode, dateline, price, main image, puffs, Direct mode of address and cover lines. I placed the image of my cover star over the masthead to emphasise her importance but to also show that the magazine is a recognisable brand. I maintained colour consistency of the cover, Red, Black and white with the main image. I used a mid shot of my model so that it looks more professional. Another convention that my music magazine uses is puff, the text ‘FREE POSTER’ in a Yellow star, A bright and eye catching color and text.
- 5. MY FRONT COVER OF MUSIC MAGAZINE Masthead Main Cover Line Puff Issue Date Barcode Price Header bar Main Image Cover Line Direct mode of address
- 6. FRONT COVER Main Cover Line I Used the Same Main Cover line like the “VIBE” music magazine for my Front Cover Barcode I used the same exact place for placement of my barcode as the “VIBE” music Magazine
- 7. FRONT COVER For Masthead, I used the same Fonts as the “Rolling stone” Music Magazine and same placement as the “Rolling stone” Magazine
- 8. FRONT COVER Cover Line For the placement of my cover line I used the same placement as “VIBE” music Magazine
- 9. DOUBLE SPREAD PAGE For my double page spread, I have kept to the typical layout you would expect to see in many magazine having a large image of the star of the left side and the article on the other. I also continued the same colour scheme of Blue and black to sustain consistency and give a professional feel to my magazine. I added a quote from the article in the centre and also on the right side to entice the reader into finding out more therefore having to read the article.
- 10. DOUBLE SPREAD PAGE Another common feature that you get in magazines is articles, reviews and interviews as you can see I am advertising an interview with Mariam Sana who is portrayed as an artist and I am also including reviews from resent music hits such as Justin Timberlake and Wil.i.am so this is a real convention that a music magazine would contain.
- 11. MY DOUBLE SPREAD PAGE Main Image Text Main Quote Page Number Secondary quote
- 12. I used the same placement of the letter “L” in my double spread page as “M”. I really liked the way in which the star’s initial is featured in big letters on the right side as it relates them to the article itself. It also stands out and makes it look more interesting which is effective as too much
- 13. CONTENTS PAGE For my contents page, I ensured to include a different image of the cover star I featured on my front cover. I kept the Red and black colour scheme to make my magazine look more consistent therefore professional. I also added description about the sub images which many magazine often do and edited the photo thus removing half of the background and mainly focusing on the artist.
- 14. MY CONTENTS PAGE Main Image Sub Images List of Features Page Number Masthead
- 15. CONTENTS PAGE Photo editing was Performed with upper half of the background Removed focusing on the main artist. I have used the similar format I Embedded the page number on the image Same as the sub images in Q magazine Photo editing was Performed with upper half of the background Removed focusing on the main artist on the Q magazine I have used the similar format I Embedded the page number on the image Same as the sub images in Q magazine
- 16. CONTENTS PAGE I used the same pattern of the “CONTENTS” which is used in The vibe magazine I used the same pattern of the “CONTENTS” which is used in The vibe magazine
- 17. HOW DOES IT REPRESENT SOCIAL GROUP AND ISSUES? My magazine is aimed at mostly young, Male and fema teenagers who enjoy listening to pop music. I have use images of my cover star which purposefully is dressed a a Pop Music Artist. Mariam contrasts with the usual stereotype of a woman in some ways as she is represented as quite strong and independent on the front cover .
- 18. I think this further shows her as an independent individual who is different from others. However, throughout the rest of the magazine and through the use of props she does represent a typical, Music Lover Artist. I have chosen to stick to this usual stereotype as the readers of this magazine will fall into the same category and therefore can relate to the cover star. It also relates to my article in the double page spread as Mariam comes across very real and true to her music and her fans.
- 19. I believe my cover star represents young second generation who no longer live in their native land and so have embraced different cultures. However I believe that through the stories featured on the cover I am also representing a much wider social group of people.