Main task
- 2. Main research – Existing music magazine examples
- 3. Layout The band is seen to be shown as dangerous to The band has been put interest the readers in front of the magazine title to show that they are they main feature of this magazine The name of the band has been put in big bold writing Other features have been so it stand out more. listed on the side as they It has also been are not as important as made to stand out in the main article front of everything else as the band in the main feature in this magazine The free posters have been shown on the front cover to interest readers
- 4. This magazine has a lot of images to show what bands are being featured Images in the magazine. The images at the top and bottom of the screen are not as These 4 images are the big as they biggest as the bands are are not the more important in the magazine. most important bands
- 5. Text Putting words in capital letters attracts the readers’ attention. By putting the band names in capital letters, the readers’ see the band names and think whether they want to buy it or not The editors of this magazine have chosen to take a quote out of an interview, and put it on the front cover. This is Rhetorical questions are an effective because when effective way of persuading people read this, they someone to do something. would get interested and want to buy the magazine In this case, a rhetorical question is used to persuade the reader to read on
- 6. Colour The editors of this In the subheading, the magazine, have chosen editors use the colour purple and white as the yellow. This is because it main colours. This is stands out more as it is used because purple stands on a black background. out a lot. Especially on white. It is also the first thing the reader will notice after “Mindless Self Indulgence” The use of purple on a white background, makes the magazine stand out more and it catches peoples’ eye easier.
- 7. Genres Heavy Metal Rock Pop
- 8. Conventions – Heavy Metal The font appeals to the genre of the magazine Dark colours Monthly release Features heavy Target audience metal bands – People who listen to heavy metal
- 9. Conventions - Rock Weekly Recognisable release logo Target audience – people over 16 Dark colours are used Free gift to persuade people to buy this magazine Features bands in this genre
- 10. Conventions - Pop Target audience Gossip – girls of any age who are interested in pop Articles on “style tips” or Win pop star to do with boys things Interesting story to make someone Bright colours wants to purchase this magazine Monthly Features release boy bands
- 11. Analysis of existing magazine Information on the upcoming music festival Name of magazine stands out Featured bands listed Quote from an interview to engage readers Rhetorical question to engage readers Review on the last festival
- 12. Festival special Name of magazine stands out Free things to interest the The most readers featured bands are all big on the front cover Main colour is blue to make the other colours stand out more
- 13. Magazine Rhetorical name big and question to bold engage readers Pop icon to interest readers The word “Exclusive” makes it sound more interesting Lil Wayne is made to look cool so he fits in the headline Alliteration to make it sound catchy to the reader
- 14. Published:Bauer Consumer Media First published: June 6th 1981 Frequency: Weekly Circulation: 52,000 Official Kerrang site http://www.kerrang.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerrang
- 15. Target audience questionnaire Questions 1. What breakfast cereal do they eat? 1. Skip breakfast 2. What car/mode of transport do they 2. Car use? 3. House 3. What accommodation do they live 4. Beer in? 5. Music channels, or comedy or 4. What do they drink? horror movies 5. What TV shows do they watch? 6. Rock, metal, punk 6. What music do they like? 7. Take away 7. What is their favourite meal? 8. Skateboarding 8. What sport do they watch and what 9. Girlfriend/boyfriend sport do they play (if any)? 10. Music festival, camping 9. Who is their partner, or are they 11. No single? 12. Small pubs with live music, music 10. Where do they go on holiday? festivals. 11. Do they vote, and if so who for? 12. What type of bar/club/pub do they go to (if any)?
- 16. Rock Dark colours Target audience: 16+