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TASK 9

Digital mock ups Task 8

Price Task 6

The price of my magazine will be £2.00 to £2.50 and will be avaliable to purchase the beginning of every month. The magazine will be aimed at a younger generation and won't necessarily have the money to buy a magazine every week. The magazine will have money off coupons and chance to win prizes so the value for money will be well worth the price. The traget audience may not be employeed and I believe this price is resonable every month.

Every month the magazine will feature a new artist one which has achieve success in the charts that money or one of particular interest in the charts. The magazine will feature exclusive interviews with artists nad will also feature independant bands or artists, to maybe attract a wider audience with indie social groups who are manily interested in the independant bands or artists. The magazine will feature chances to win prizes and will also have money off top fashion stores or money off the next issue. The first issue will be priced lower to start up inital interest and gain readers who will carry on buying the issues.

Target Audience Task 5

Demographics:

Age & Gender: My magazine is aimed at 15-24 year olds. Both male and female auidences will be targeted.

Demographics S.E.G: My magazine will be for people who fit into the E category because my magazine will be affordable and down to earth, not highly intelligant just casual topics.

Phychographics:

VALS: My target audience will be 'inner directed' who have there own values and opinions. Groups who are able to express themselves without breaking rules and who take into consideration social values. Groups who aren't afraid to experiment.

Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs: My target audience will fit into most categories. Most will have food and shelter provided, most will have the feeling of belonging to a group, most will have friend security and will belong to part of a social group. My taregt audience won't necessarily have the drive to achieve but will have a particular interest in music.

Task 3 Music Magazine Music Genre

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LIIAR Analysis of Contents pages

Language- The contents page for this magazine features a page title at the top of the page; it features a date and issue number. This is so that the front cover fits with the contents page. The house style of the magazine fits with the contents page also, this is so that Vanity Fair is represented on every page, and the house style is symbolic of Vanity Fair with the colour scheme of red, white and black running through every issue. The contents page even has the huge masthead to show that this product is a part of Vanity Fair.  There is a features section so that the reader could just skip straight to the page in which they are interested in. There is a thumbnail image at the bottom of the page so that the reader can see that the main image on the contents page fits with the artist on the front cover. There is a quote from the artist, these are often used so that the audience become interested, a quote is often taken out the interview with the artist, these quotes can cause mystery and make the reader want to read on to find out why that was said or what the thing is. The features are highlighted in a large clear font, this attracts the eye to the key features of the magazine, they can also highlight different features because sometimes the audience are only interested in one feature or more and the large font can send them right to the feature. There are also various language techniques this is to entertain the reader and make the magazine more fun and bubbly. It also attracts the eye to the various features which have interesting titles.

Institution- Conde Nast is responsible for the production process of Vanity Fair. They also produce magazines such as; Vogue, The New Yorker and GQ magazine all of which are successful magazines. This could give the magazine a more professional, high quality feel for its audience and potential readers.  Conde Nast has a long running history of successful publications and this makes Vanity Fair look high quality which with the red, white and black house style gives of the high quality look and finish about the magazine.

Ideology-The image on the content page follows the house style of the magazine, the artist wears red which goes with the theme red, white and black like the front cover. The genre of the magazine is pop but the magazine genre changes depending on what artist features on the magazine. This particular magazine is pop, the artist is a very well-known artist for her music so this will attract loads of attention from the artists’ fans, and the artist is also big in the fashion world so this will also attract a lot of attention. The magazine also do album reviews in every issue this is will be able to attract a wider audience because music fans may buy the magazine for the reviews. The image on the contents page suggests the artist is very seductive this may attract a male audience. The way her facial expressions look suggest she’s very suggestive and this may also attract a male audience.

Audience- This magazine is aimed at pop culture, the artist is a popular successful pop artist with a huge fan base. By using popular artist the magazine will attract a wide audience. Also the features in the magazine attract different audiences. By having different types of features the magazine will attract wider audience and this will make the magazine more poplar if the audience like the magazine. The image on the contents page is big and attracts the eye to the specific main feature but with the larger text for smaller features in the magazine also attracts the eye and therefore a wider range of audience types.

Representation- The genre of the magazine is done from the ideology; the genre is also identified through the artist on the front cover and the main feature. The ideology of the image and the way the front cover is set out makes the magazine more specific to genres.

Language- This contents page has a main image this is to show the main feature and who it’s about. There are also thumbnail images to show the smaller features of the magazine, next to the images are the title of the feature and the page numbers, this is helpful to the audience who may be interested in only one feature and want to be directed to the feature without flicking through the magazine. The magazine has a feature column to highlight all the features without including an image. They also include a larger font for titles of smaller features and a larger font for page numbers. The contents page has a title name and date plus an issue number this makes the magazine seem more professional and the reader will know what issue it is. It also includes an image of the front page of the magazine, this makes the contents page more relevant to the issue and the reader will be able to relate back to the front page.

Institution- Kerrang magazine is produced by Bauer media, a German based company. Bauer media sell over 38 million magazines a week. There also in charge of Q magazine another music magazine, there production also includes popular magazines, such as; take a break etc. Bauer media also helps with the making of Kerrang radio. Bauer media are so closely involved with Kerrang that what the produce for Kerrang is always top quality products. Bauer media also work with Kerrang to produce there TV channel and also to produce and keep running there online web page. All these make it easier for Kerrang fans to access the latest news and reviews.

 Ideology- The magazine is aimed at a specific genre of rock. Kerrang is the world’s biggest selling weekly music magazine. Kerrang delivers the weekly rock news, gig reviews, exclusive features and videos. Kerrang aims at young, passionate, defined by attitude based people, must who are interested in rock music. People ages 15-35 is the age range for the magazine, this gives a wide platform audience. In the image the artist has tattoos showing his rebellious side, showing that he is different than other people. The magazine also conveys a hard looking magazine with black and whites been used a lot. The colour yellow attracts the reader’s eye to specific features and to highlight the page title. The thumbnail images also show a rebellious side, this reflects the target audience. The play with words to specific features attracts the audience to those sort of features ‘Taste Of Chaos’ suggests rebellion, chaos suggests a lot of mischief also suggests been different and standing out.

Audience- The target audience of Kerrang is people aged 15-35 with a particular interest in rock music. Kerrang readers are often described as ‘Young, individually minded and passionate consumers, an audience defined by attitude, passion and loyalty’ this suggests that the target audience of Kerrang like to stand out and be different often defying others around them like Kerrang defies other music magazines. The colour scheme suggests straight away that there not a pop or R&B magazine, there about rebellion and standing out on the magazine stands.  The bright yellow on the black and white background stands out and attracts the audience to the contents page so that they can skip straight to magazine features.  The age range of Kerrang magazine is a large platform that will sell many copies and therefore be popular.

Representation- The larger image suggests the artist is rebellious; this represents Kerrang as a rebellious media defying magazine. The artists tattoo is showing, this could give the artist a hard look representing the magazine as hard hitting and straight to the point. This hard image could be representative of their reviews which are often described as ‘hard hitting and straight to the point’.

Language- This magazine contents page features all the key elements of a music magazine contents page. In the middle of the page is an image of the main feature for this week issue. Also down the left third are band indexes. The contents page follows a house style of white, black and red. Also it features a kicker which indicates the reader to a certain feature of the magazine, for a music magazine it would be typical for the magazine to do a feature about ‘gigs’ such as NME here which do a ‘gig guide’. The cover lines are clearly indicated in a bigger font then the rest of the magazine, the white writing stands out against the black background. There’s a ‘teller’ which tells the audience about the feature in a short paragraph. There’s also an offer for a subscription to the magazine at a lower price, the text is in yellow which stands out against the house style, this catches the reader’s attention by been in a different colour it attracts the readers eye to the promotion as well as been in a black background it stands out more. The contents page features a date as well as a title at the top of the page; this is so that the reader understands what the page is about. The date relates back to the issue type and the reader then knows it’s a part of that magazine.

Institution- IPC media produce NME. They sell over 350 million copies a year, and publisher 60 top brand name magazines. IPC media cater for both male and female audiences with the magazine they produce. Men’s magazines been; Rugby world, Nuts, Mousebreaker and of course NME. The female audience been targeted with; LOOK, NOW, Chat, What’s on TV and the TV Times. They also hold an up market for woman including; Marie Claire and In Style.

Ideology- NME is aimed at the indie rock audience. NME is known for its outrageous album reviews and controversial articles. The magazine contents page with a black, red and white could be showing the rebellious side to the magazine, dark colours like black could be connotation of power and authority over other magazines in the market. The red could be connotation of passion for music, the magazine is aimed at people with a passion for music and mostly bands which haven’t made it into the industry (independent bands), and the red could be a connotation of passion for music.  The white could be used to make the other colours stand out, especially the red which is what they favour most to show their passion for music, known or independent.

Audience- NME is aimed at the indie rock scene. Mostly the magazine is aimed at the male audience, it’s reported that 74% of NME readers are male compared to a 26% of them been female. The median age of the magazine is reported to be 23 years of age. 42% are reported to buy NME. The magazine is aimed at people with a particular interest in the indie scene. Most readers been rebellious and the magazine’s reputation also show a rebellious side. NME is aimed to shock and standout such as their audience who mostly do the same in the way they dress because of most indie bands showing a rock and roll outlook of life and a rebellious persona.

Representation- The magazine is aimed at an indie rock audience. The genre of the magazine is indie rock and is show this through he house style of red (passion for music) and black (standing out, been rebellious). Also the images reflect the same concept with the magazines contents page having an image of Oasis who reflect the genre of indie rock, there often rebellious which makes the magazine stand out as them been the main feature. Oasis reflect the indie rock and many reader know who they are for their indie rock and rebellious side. The image reflects the genre of the magazine and represents the audience.

LIIAR analysis of Music Magazine front covers

Language: This magazine shows a lot of the conventions of a magazine. The font is  serif meaning the font is with flicks, I think it makes the text more attractive. There is one big image, this image represents a typical music artist and the style of his clothes may show how popular the artist is with kiss marks on his clothes, this suggests he has loads of female fans and is adored by millions. The cove lines are positioned in the left third which is typical of cover lines, cover lines often highlight features and because there positioned on the left third there seen when placed on a magazine stand this attracts the reader to the cover lines and can often be selling points to the magazine. On the ‘splash’ there’s a date which is typical of a magazine, it makes the magazine more professional by having this.

Ideology: The image on this magazine suggests that the person is happy to be in the position he is, also he seems relaxed with the clothing he’s wearing and his body posture also has the same effect, it suggests that he is comfortable with the life he leads, that the kiss marks on his clothes is normal for him. Also he has more of smirk on his face then a smile, this suggests confidence, and this may suggest that he’s used to this type of life style and that he’s confident with himself and his music. The artists clothes are covered with kiss marks which shows he’s a popular well know singer and he’s adored by mainly female fans. The image is a medium close up, by using this shot the reader can interpret many different things by facial expressions and body language.

Institution: Conde Nast is responsible for the production process of Vanity Fair. It produces 18 magazines including Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ and the New Yorker. The production company was founded in 1909 and is based in New York City. This company is very high name and produces top quality magazines. They also have business to business companies, 27 websites and more than 50 apps for mobile and tablet devices.

Audience: This magazine is for people interested in the celebrity world, this magazine is mainly aimed at young girls who have an interest in the artist. This magazine focuses more on pop culture than any other genre.  The artist on the front of the magazine is aimed at more of the teenaged audience who are interested in pop music more than other genres. This magazine will be aimed at those specific to the artists fan base or who may be interested in that particular artist.

Representation: This magazine represents a typical international star with a huge fan base. The image represents an artist who’s fan base is mainly girls, the artist is confident in his music or typical type of genre by the smirk on his face. He also represents a typical teenaged boy. The magazine represents people who are interested in pop culture with a particular interest in the world of celebrities.

Language- This magazine has a lot of typical magazine conventions, the font is sans serif meaning that the font s bold and stands out more. There is only one image meaning the main feature is about the artist pictured. The artist is wearing glasses which maybe representative of his style or type of genre. On the left third are smaller features and a quote from the main feature, this is because the left third is usually seen first when seen on a news stand. There is a barcode on the magazine this is an electronically tagging device which specifies different information about the product. There’s a specific colour scheme and by having the artist in black & white he fits in with that scheme. The font is all the same, this gives the magazine a professional feel with a scheme.

Ideology- This magazine is a music magazine, it’s aimed at the Indie scene. The bands or artists featured in the magazine are not necessarily well known but NME highlights them as a music group. Oasis is an Indie band and Liam Gallagher is representing the band as he’s the most well-known member. By using Liam Gallagher the audience can identify that the main feature is on Oasis, the image gets straight to the point without over complicating the magazine. They also use a quote from the feature to attract audiences.

Institution- IPC Media are in charge of the publication for NME. IPC Media have a large selling portfolio selling over 350 million copies each year. The company is based in the UK; they mainly aimed at producing magazine or comic magazines.

Audience- The magazine is more aimed at men then woman with 74% of men buying the magazine compared to 26% of woman. The median age of the target audience is 23 years old. The magazine is aimed at more of an Indie target audience. NME publishes magazine with bands which may only be known to the Indie scene.  42% of students buy this magazine meaning the magazine will be distributed in local shops or places which are accessible to students of the age of 23. NME readers are said to be ‘obsessed’ with music.

Representation- NME often have artist or bans who like to push the boundaries of society, whether it’s by the way they dress or the way they act. Liam Gallagher is known for his distinctive singing style, abrasive attitude and erratic behaviour. The artist represents the magazine well because NME also push the boundaries of society with no limit reviews and controversial attitudes towards the way they produce there magazines. NME and the artists they use are reprehensive of one another in the way their attitudes are towards society. 

Language- This magazine’s masthead is covered by the stars hair, this is typical of this magazine who generally do this by doing this it indicates that the magazine is well known for not all the title to be seen. The magazine also features a date and issue number this gives magazine a more professional feel. Also the ‘splash’ has a colour scheme in which the artist follows, the colour red stands out making the black and white also stand out. The font is also a recurring pattern, the slogan ‘Justin Bieber Super Boy’ suggests a lot about the magazine, they’ve been able to get this interview with this huge star who they describe as a ‘super boy’ this suggests the magazine is popular to be able to have this interview. The magazine’s left third is covered with stories making it easier for the audience to know about the magazine whilst it’s on the news-stands. Also the artists hair suggests he’s something of a ‘super boy’ his wild hairstyles suggest his wild nature and the fact his clothes are slouched and quite laid back suggests he’s confident in the life he lives, it gives the magazine a relaxed feel.

Ideology- By having a colour scheme the magazine looks more professional, it gives a relaxed feel. The masthead is in red the connotation of the colour red could be passion, maybe passion for the magazine itself or passion for its audience. There is one main image highlighting the main feature of the magazine. In the image the artist looks relaxed and comfortable in his surroundings giving the reader a relaxed feel about the magazine. The artists style looks very rock and roll and a little edgy. He also looks like a very typical teenaged boy, hair a bit wild and his style really laid back. His eyes are what attract attention first about the image, it’s almost like a seductive look between the artist and the reader, it gives a personal connection which maybe not necessarily is there but that’s the feel it gives. The artists name is also in red; this would attract the reader’s attention and relates back to the magazine’s title. The words ‘Super Boy’ are a larger font then the rest of the text on the cover, this is to highlight his status in the music industry and can also be used a sell line. The artist’s clothes also fit in with the colour scheme which makes it more relevant that he’s in the magazine.

Institution- Wenner media is in charge of the production process of Rolling Stones. The founder of the Rolling Stones is Jann Wenner who is also the head of Wenner media. The connection between the production and the editor of the magazine gives the magazine a more professional look and the magazine will be more detailed in terms of getting information right. Wenner media is a successful production company with US weekly and Men’s Journal also been key features of the production company. All three magazines have a high rating of success in the US and this makes Wenner media a good icon to have as the production team of the Rolling Stones magazine.

Audience- This issue of the Rolling Stones magazine is aimed a pop culture. The artist on the front cover is a very successful pop artist with a huge fan base. Pop culture seems to be the desired favourite. By having the successful pop artist feature on the front cover of the magazine will attract a huge audience for this issue. The Rolling Stones magazine focuses on many different types of genres depending on the issue. This issue is aimed at a pop culture audience; the image is a bit wild suggesting that the magazine would attract a wider audience if the artist didn’t look so pop but a bit edgy with his style. The leather jacket been of the shoulder would attract a teenaged audience as it appeals more to the eye. The artists styling of clothes fits with the house style this could be a connotation that he fits into this type of world, the audience could feel as those he’s relaxed about the media world so they will get the feeling of been relaxed.

Representation- The magazine is aimed at pop culture so the genre of this magazine is pop. It’s audience is aimed at pop fans with a particular interest in the artist feature on the magazine, the wild child image may attract a wider audience instead of just the usual pop fans. The artist fits with the house style which gives the audience professional feel about the magazine. That the artists a professional. Just by having a popular artist on the cover, who has a huge fan base that represented of the magazine trying to suggest that the Rolling Stones magazine is also popular and will be able to see a lot of copies with this particular artist.

Music Magazine conventions

Masthead- The masthead is the title of a magazine, this is usually displayed in the top left hand corner. The masthead is positioned here because when the magazine is placed on magazine rack it's easy to see the title, as the left third is always showing.

Left Third- The left third is the third section positioned on the magazine, the left third shows informtaion about the magazine issue, such as; interviews and other sections included in the magazine. The left third is always shown on magazine stand, this is so that the reader or potential buyer can see what is included in the magazine.

Price- The cost of the magazine.

Date- The date is usually positioned at the top of the magazine, this is too show which issue the magazine is and what date the product was bought, it's also shows when the magazine was on sale.

Issue Number- The issue number counts the amount of magazines which that company or brand have issued. i.e. Issue 1 would be the first magazine produced.

Barcode- The barcode is used to identify information about the product to which it's attached.

Reader: A reader acts as an attention grabber, it's usually one word/ phrase that catches a readers or potential readers attention. Usually a selling point for most magazines.

Main Feature: Headline:- A headline or main feature is usually printed in bold writing, it can often sumarise the main point or main feature. It is often bold and in bright colours to grab the attention of the reader.

Subtitle- This is a smaller headline which summarises the main feature or headline, often in a smaller text under the headline.

Smaller features- Features included in the magazine, often stories or interviews.

Images- The front page of a magazine often features one large image surrounded by smaller images, the larger image is often relating to the most intresting or the main story in the magazine. This image often sells the magazine as it stands out most on the front cover, it helps read the story for you. The front cover is usually full of Close Ups or Medium Close Ups because it connatates the feeling of a feature.

Font- This is the style and size of the writing. This is important as the size and style of a font usually attracts the attention of the reader.

Colour- Some magazines have a specific colour scheme, a colour scheme can help identify the magazine. The colour or style of a magazine helps to make a magazine unique and often helps with the selling of a magazine by attracting the publics attention.

Graphics- Graphics can often higlight feature (s) by drawing the attention of the reader to that specific feature or image, whatever the graphic is highlighting.

Offers/adverts Blurb- Banner style shape which usually shows offers or promotions and sometime free products.

Credit- Usually found on the content page, highlighting a person, maybe a model or the editor of the magazine.

Skyline- Often above the masthead showing what the magazine features. Sometime wrote on a banner style layout.

Splash- The splash is just the magazine's front page.

Anchorage- The use of a font or image to interpurate the meaning of it. i.e. a single rose could connatate love etc.

Teller- It tells you what the feature is about such as a subtitle.

Kicker- Like a navigator to navigate you to a certain page, such as 'Turn to page 32'

Screamers- A quotation which stands out on the page, usually in big writing to attract you to the quote.

Flash- A graphic which attracts you to something.

Thumbnail Images: Smaller images which relate to a certain feature within the magazine.

Breif of Music Magazine

The front page, contents page and a double page spread of a new music magazine. All images and text used must be original, produced by you-minimum of four images.

Audience Feedback Task 14

Shaunna's Feedback for front cover:-
I think the front cover is very eye catching. I like the purple used as you can tell it's the house-style colour and it's bright and colourful and works well with the image of the basketball team as it's one of the team colours. I like the content of the magazine because it's relevant to the target audience not only in their social lives but their college lives as well. I obviously know who it was produced by but I do think it's a good idea to use a media student to produce the college magazine as it cuts down on costs and their obviously a student so it works well as their in the loop for everything going on in and around college and outside as well. I like the main image of the student carrying the books I like the way she's looking back as it doesn’t look to posed for or to fake. The idea of the competition is a very interesting idea it will keep the audience interested by offering them a chance to win a prize.

Shaunna's Feedback for Webpage:-

I like the structure of the webpage as it looks typical for webpages such as heat world. I like the way it's set out because it's easier to read like this as you get the main story and then the little sub stories.