Monday, 26 April 2010
Diary
Week 1
Friday- I started to design the front cover of my magazine, as well as the contents page. I was drawing these by hand, I had to decide the title of my leaflet and make sure what i was doing was relevant.
Monday- I went round the school taking pictures of the images that I thought I could use of my magazine, I did not manage to get all of the images I would have liked.
Tuesday- today I started the actual creation of my leaflet on photoshop, I placed the title of the magazine on in large font and also designed the outline of the magazine. I doing so I separated up the page into its specific section.
Wednesday- I got all of the other images that I needed. I added them too the front cover of my magazine to complete it. I then used one large image for the contents large and then placed text over the top in order to make it look like a contents page.
Week 2
Monday- we looked at the codes and conventions of contents pages of magazine related to the magazine we where intending to do.
Tuesday- we looked at the codes and conventions of double page spreads, that where related to the magazine we were intending to do. We then began the analysis of our double page spreads these were around half a page long.
Wednesday- We created our initial ideas for varying ideas of the magazine, we had to think of as many different options we could for ideas of our magazine.
Thursday- We looked into the ideas of markets research and how it was necessary to listen to what we have been told by the people performing the survey. Then we began the designing of our questionnaire.
Friday- we created our questionnaire, with the assistance of previously made questionnaires this allowed us to gain idea’s of how we needed to layout the survey.
Week 3
Monday- I began making my front cover first draft, I create several layers for the work, and I set up boxes for where I wanted to put my pictures.
Tuesday- I placed my title of the magazine onto the page and decided which colours would work best for it.
Wednesday- Placed some of the photos I had taken onto the page and altered them to fit.
Thursday- Placed text onto the front cover, and finished making the pictures fit onto the page.
Friday- Finishing touches to the magazine, making sure there weren’t any obvious errors I could lose marks on.
Week 4
Monday- Started creating my Contents page, placed the title of the page and the title of the magazine onto the top right hand corner of the page.
Tuesday- I made the general outline of my contents page and created space for any pictures I needed.
Wednesday- I placed colour schemes into the boxes I had already created and made sure they were co-ordinated
Thursday- I placed the photos I had taken it the space left for them, then I made them the correct size for the page.
Friday- I altered so of the colours to be more fitting with the magazine style, I also added a fade to the colour scheme as it when from left to right.
Week 5
Monday- I created my double page spread, I decided what my DPS would be about, and how I was going to do it.
Tuesday- I started laying out the general outline for my double page spread, placing boxes in the necessary places.
Wednesday- I placed the picture on the to DPS and the choose a specific colur scheme, I choose black and white.
Thursday- I selected where the work article would go and laid out boxes for where I was to be placed
Friday- Altered the photo to make sure it looked professional and had to white outlines around it etc.
Week 6
Throughout the week I wrote my article for my DPS, I decided that I would create my article as an interview; I decided it would be an interview of a DJ known as Diesel boy, I used the internet to get information on the artist which allows me to create a realistic article. This took most of the week as it required adding extra to make sure it would fit onto the DPS
Week 7
I spend the final week making sure that my three pages were correct. This was basically making sure there was no glaring errors and also making sure that there was no way is was going to loose marks for easy things I could fix.
Week 1
Friday- I started to design the front cover of my magazine, as well as the contents page. I was drawing these by hand, I had to decide the title of my leaflet and make sure what i was doing was relevant.
Monday- I went round the school taking pictures of the images that I thought I could use of my magazine, I did not manage to get all of the images I would have liked.
Tuesday- today I started the actual creation of my leaflet on photoshop, I placed the title of the magazine on in large font and also designed the outline of the magazine. I doing so I separated up the page into its specific section.
Wednesday- I got all of the other images that I needed. I added them too the front cover of my magazine to complete it. I then used one large image for the contents large and then placed text over the top in order to make it look like a contents page.
Week 2
Monday- we looked at the codes and conventions of contents pages of magazine related to the magazine we where intending to do.
Tuesday- we looked at the codes and conventions of double page spreads, that where related to the magazine we were intending to do. We then began the analysis of our double page spreads these were around half a page long.
Wednesday- We created our initial ideas for varying ideas of the magazine, we had to think of as many different options we could for ideas of our magazine.
Thursday- We looked into the ideas of markets research and how it was necessary to listen to what we have been told by the people performing the survey. Then we began the designing of our questionnaire.
Friday- we created our questionnaire, with the assistance of previously made questionnaires this allowed us to gain idea’s of how we needed to layout the survey.
Week 3
Monday- I began making my front cover first draft, I create several layers for the work, and I set up boxes for where I wanted to put my pictures.
Tuesday- I placed my title of the magazine onto the page and decided which colours would work best for it.
Wednesday- Placed some of the photos I had taken onto the page and altered them to fit.
Thursday- Placed text onto the front cover, and finished making the pictures fit onto the page.
Friday- Finishing touches to the magazine, making sure there weren’t any obvious errors I could lose marks on.
Week 4
Monday- Started creating my Contents page, placed the title of the page and the title of the magazine onto the top right hand corner of the page.
Tuesday- I made the general outline of my contents page and created space for any pictures I needed.
Wednesday- I placed colour schemes into the boxes I had already created and made sure they were co-ordinated
Thursday- I placed the photos I had taken it the space left for them, then I made them the correct size for the page.
Friday- I altered so of the colours to be more fitting with the magazine style, I also added a fade to the colour scheme as it when from left to right.
Week 5
Monday- I created my double page spread, I decided what my DPS would be about, and how I was going to do it.
Tuesday- I started laying out the general outline for my double page spread, placing boxes in the necessary places.
Wednesday- I placed the picture on the to DPS and the choose a specific colur scheme, I choose black and white.
Thursday- I selected where the work article would go and laid out boxes for where I was to be placed
Friday- Altered the photo to make sure it looked professional and had to white outlines around it etc.
Week 6
Throughout the week I wrote my article for my DPS, I decided that I would create my article as an interview; I decided it would be an interview of a DJ known as Diesel boy, I used the internet to get information on the artist which allows me to create a realistic article. This took most of the week as it required adding extra to make sure it would fit onto the DPS
Week 7
I spend the final week making sure that my three pages were correct. This was basically making sure there was no glaring errors and also making sure that there was no way is was going to loose marks for easy things I could fix.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Front cover reviews
Within this front cover the use of one large image of the entire page creates great emphasis on the artist, this offer an insight into the general topic of the magazine as there is little else to view on the cover so therefore it seems like there will be a large amount of pages devoted to Duffy. The use of colour within the page creates a feeling that this edition may be more likely to be aim and young girls and women. This is because the main colour within the page is pink, which is predominantly a feminine colour, however the use of the mostly neutral colour for other article inside retains the feeling that the magazine could be aimed at both men and women. The block capitals used as the headlines for the articles allows the text to start out from what is a very, eye catching general layout. One key feature is the fact that the name of the magazine is fully visible even over such a big star like Duffy, this shows that magazine isn’t particularly well known as they feel the need to show their name. However it also show how big they are as a brand name as they are a less known magazine but still manage to attract big star such as Duffy.
Within this front cover the use of large font creates a domination over the picture as your eye is instantly drawn to the large writing stating it Christmas. Then as you look closer at the writing you realise that it is also a play on words and that they are trying to plug the band’s music while also trying to sell their own magazine. The use of the serif text also makes the magazine appeal to the younger audience as it does not seem like an educated magazine, more a magazine of the people. The colour scheme is a very original one for that sort of season as it is a very festive theme however using the band as the elves for the theme creates and interesting twist and show the fun side to the band, in doing so, this makes people want to read about the band and find out more of them, which results in people buying the magazine. The block layout which is employed by the magazine makes the magazine clear and easy to understand. It also allows the read to get a clear picture of the general idea of the magazine. So even people who are not massive fans of the arctic monkeys may get involved and read it.
In this magazine cover there are some clear conventions that have been followed by the designer. The most obvious is to keep the text and the image separate, this means the reader can get a clear understanding of the content of the magazine buy reading it or looking at the star that draws your attention. However the colour scheme does not follow the usual convention of a three colour layout, this has five colours which separate the writing down into their importance. The red is the most bold colour and is in the biggest size font, this clearly shows that this is what the designer intended to the reader to look at. Whereas the writing in orange is the smallest which offers more insight into the articles but clearly isn’t as important to the reader as the main titles are. While the title of the magazine being hidden behind a gigantic picture of Zac Effron shows that they are comfortable enough for the title to not be obvious and still have people know who the magazine is made by. This also shows that they are probably a magazine that has a large following who will by it every week therefore the reader will have a good background knowledge of the magazine to start with.
The clearest convention that has been followed by the makers of this magazine was the use of a blocky style; this allows the page to remain clear and precise, so the reader can understand which topics the magazine will be covering within that edition, by simply looking at the images on show. Another noticeable feature is the use of a three colour scheme within the page, this again makes the page clear and understandable, but also allows the reader to see specific pieces of information as they are colour-coded. For example the page numbers are all in orange; this makes the reader know when they are looking for a page number of an article they look for that colour to speed up the process. However there is a fourth colour used a very small amount in the bottom left hand corner, however this is most likely to be used in a attempt to make the section on show seem, important. There is one unusual style to the magazine; it mixes coloured images with black and white ones, this creates the image of a varied mix of musical topics within the magazine as it seems like the mix between colour and black and white can represent the diversity within drumming.
Within this contents page the block style is employed, this makes the contents page seem simple and uncluttered to the reader, and it also allows the large image in the top right if the screen take the readers eye. Within the image the low angle shot implies power which is allied by the meaningful pose of the lead band member, however the poses of the two band member on the left of screen create a less serious feeling and therefore makes the band more relatable to the reader as they don’t seem to have such high opinion of themselves. The image may also imply that the article may not be as serious as first expected and that perhaps the band has a sense of humour about their image, in doing so it may make the band seem more popular to the reader and then therefore make more people buy the magazine. The colour scheme using contrasting colour to make the headings clear and precise, and the use of a sans serif font create a serious but informal feel to the magazine which will cover topics of interest rather than important knowledgeable topics.
The main headline of the contents page is shown in a clear and easy to read colour, this offers the reader a chance to understand the title of the page without much effort which creates a positive feeling towards the rest of the magazine. The block style employed by the designer pushes your attention to the centre of the page where the information is by placing pictures all around will act like a border to the writing. The colour used for all of the page are simple and clear they make the page appear uncluttered and minimalistic which creates the impression of the magazine being current and up to date, this also makes the magazine appear to be for a young audience, this is also aided by the use of young models in all of the images. While the varied backgrounds of the images make the reader feel there will be a varied amount of topics discussed and represent for that genre of music. The use of the black bordering around the bottom right hand corner of writing also pushes your attention to the centre of the screen, this once again gets the reader to look at the articles inside in a hope that they will want to read them.
This contents page has a specific layout chosen by the designer, this choice will still follow the conventions of a normal contents page, this page is an image dominated page, in this case the image is very eye-catching as it is a particularly provocative image, which therefore creates the feeling that this magazine may be for adults and not necessarily young children. With the use of a man in the picture it could be considered that the magazine is aimed more towards women, however it could just as easily represent the thoughts of the makers of the magazine themselves as they want to break the mould and be different. The text itself is very small and therefore does not seem to be the main focal point of the magazine and is not attempting to be eye-catching; this has been done by the image in the background. While the background of the image is a very dull and uninteresting colour which once again pushes you to looking at the image, it also may represent the idea of most of the main articles being on the man in the image as he is dominating the contents so may dominate the rest of the magazine.
Contents page analysis- Mixmag.
Within this contents page the main feature is there decision to make the page in a blocky style. There use of large pictures and text boxes create this style with ease and also make the pages very clear and easy to read. While the blocky style also makes the contents uncluttered for the reader. The large image of the good-looking women dominating the page also creates the thought of DJ-ing being a glamorous and attractive lifestyle and profession. In the image there is a medium close up on the girls who look like they are on the move and enjoying themselves, while the darkness in the background with the people in the for-ground standing out, could connote that the DJ scene in a hidden gem that has a lot more to show than most people know about.
The colour scheme on the page is an unassuming layout but still makes the page clear and easy to read. The block capitals spelling VIP also creates the image that DJ-ing is a popular and important business that is well respected. While the colour of the text also makes the scene seem glamorous as it is in gold, which co notates wealth and success.
Double page spreads
The main title of the article is shown in a sans serif font, this therefore has no flicks to make it look classy and intellectual. The use of the sans serif font makes the title hard hitting and in your face, this attracts the attention of the reader to look into the article. The sub heading underneath has a serif font which creates the image of the dj’s being represented in the article to be innovative and to have flair when creating their music.
The main layout of the article is in a blocky style which allows the different DJ’s who are placed together in the middle of the spread to remain separate in their styles while also sharing the common ground of moulding the music of the “noughties” to what it is today. While the separate small sections containing quotations from the DJ’s allows the reader to not get the feeling that they must read the entire article to get the feel of what the magazine is trying to say. The way the article is split up in different areas all containing there own heading allows the article to show the diversity within the music they are showcasing. It also allows the reader to read just they sections they find interesting while it also shows the reader that there may be at least one section of interest to them by showing what topic the paragraph will be on before it starts.
The main title of this article is shown in a serif font, this creates the image of the article being an informal one as the font looks relaxed and is trying to be current. The main layout of the double page spread is image dominated as there is two large images that catch the eye of the read at a glance, they also give a serious insight into the topic of the article as there is a high chance that the article will be mainly covering the artist on show, this will make people who are fan of his music likely to read it and therefore have to buy the magazine. The dark colour scheme infers that the feeling throughout the article will be a serious and possibly sombre one towards the artist. However it also may be a representation of style of the artist as he may be a very serious musician or even that he may be seen as a bad boy by the industry and is always in the background and is not seen for who he really is.
This double page spread is an image dominated spread however there are actually very few images on the pages. The use of a themed background allows the text to be pushed into a corner that also allows the text top be highlighted as it stands out from the rest of the spread. While the use of the guerrilla war, background seems to present the music being wild and uncontrolled as if to say it does not conform with the regulations of music. It also is aided by the image in the left hand side of the page when the man appears to be grafting on the wall which once again is breaking the rules. The sans serif font used creates an image of the article being a serious and important topic that people will want to hear about while the text colourings is still in keeping with the whole music and graffiti scene. The text in right hand corner of the double page spread again adds to the feel of the music being slightly different and off the cuff as it is not in a regimented border and isn’t presented in a straight line, this could be seen again as the way the music changes the way people think of what is normal as it doesn’t seem out of place within the piece.
Within this front cover the use of one large image of the entire page creates great emphasis on the artist, this offer an insight into the general topic of the magazine as there is little else to view on the cover so therefore it seems like there will be a large amount of pages devoted to Duffy. The use of colour within the page creates a feeling that this edition may be more likely to be aim and young girls and women. This is because the main colour within the page is pink, which is predominantly a feminine colour, however the use of the mostly neutral colour for other article inside retains the feeling that the magazine could be aimed at both men and women. The block capitals used as the headlines for the articles allows the text to start out from what is a very, eye catching general layout. One key feature is the fact that the name of the magazine is fully visible even over such a big star like Duffy, this shows that magazine isn’t particularly well known as they feel the need to show their name. However it also show how big they are as a brand name as they are a less known magazine but still manage to attract big star such as Duffy.
Within this front cover the use of large font creates a domination over the picture as your eye is instantly drawn to the large writing stating it Christmas. Then as you look closer at the writing you realise that it is also a play on words and that they are trying to plug the band’s music while also trying to sell their own magazine. The use of the serif text also makes the magazine appeal to the younger audience as it does not seem like an educated magazine, more a magazine of the people. The colour scheme is a very original one for that sort of season as it is a very festive theme however using the band as the elves for the theme creates and interesting twist and show the fun side to the band, in doing so, this makes people want to read about the band and find out more of them, which results in people buying the magazine. The block layout which is employed by the magazine makes the magazine clear and easy to understand. It also allows the read to get a clear picture of the general idea of the magazine. So even people who are not massive fans of the arctic monkeys may get involved and read it.
In this magazine cover there are some clear conventions that have been followed by the designer. The most obvious is to keep the text and the image separate, this means the reader can get a clear understanding of the content of the magazine buy reading it or looking at the star that draws your attention. However the colour scheme does not follow the usual convention of a three colour layout, this has five colours which separate the writing down into their importance. The red is the most bold colour and is in the biggest size font, this clearly shows that this is what the designer intended to the reader to look at. Whereas the writing in orange is the smallest which offers more insight into the articles but clearly isn’t as important to the reader as the main titles are. While the title of the magazine being hidden behind a gigantic picture of Zac Effron shows that they are comfortable enough for the title to not be obvious and still have people know who the magazine is made by. This also shows that they are probably a magazine that has a large following who will by it every week therefore the reader will have a good background knowledge of the magazine to start with.
Within this magazine front cover there is a clear following of general conventions of a front cover. This is evident due to the three colour scheme employed by the designer, this makes the text easier to follow for the reader. The use of contrasting colours allows the text to stand out from the background. Another important feature of the front cover was the way the lead singer of the band covers part of the title of the magazine while the other members of band are slightly hidden behind the title. This shows the hierarchy of the group and gives the readers a slight insight into the context of the magazine as it seems to imply that there will be more coverage of the lead singer than the other members of the band. It also show the confidence of the magazine in its own identity as it doesn’t feel the need to keep flaunting the name of the magazine to the readers. This could also conceived as a mysterious aura to the magazine as they are showing everything to the reader straight away, which may make the on-looker buy the magazine due to intrigue.
Contents pages
The clearest convention that has been followed by the makers of this magazine was the use of a blocky style; this allows the page to remain clear and precise, so the reader can understand which topics the magazine will be covering within that edition, by simply looking at the images on show. Another noticeable feature is the use of a three colour scheme within the page, this again makes the page clear and understandable, but also allows the reader to see specific pieces of information as they are colour-coded. For example the page numbers are all in orange; this makes the reader know when they are looking for a page number of an article they look for that colour to speed up the process. However there is a fourth colour used a very small amount in the bottom left hand corner, however this is most likely to be used in a attempt to make the section on show seem, important. There is one unusual style to the magazine; it mixes coloured images with black and white ones, this creates the image of a varied mix of musical topics within the magazine as it seems like the mix between colour and black and white can represent the diversity within drumming.
Within this contents page the block style is employed, this makes the contents page seem simple and uncluttered to the reader, and it also allows the large image in the top right if the screen take the readers eye. Within the image the low angle shot implies power which is allied by the meaningful pose of the lead band member, however the poses of the two band member on the left of screen create a less serious feeling and therefore makes the band more relatable to the reader as they don’t seem to have such high opinion of themselves. The image may also imply that the article may not be as serious as first expected and that perhaps the band has a sense of humour about their image, in doing so it may make the band seem more popular to the reader and then therefore make more people buy the magazine. The colour scheme using contrasting colour to make the headings clear and precise, and the use of a sans serif font create a serious but informal feel to the magazine which will cover topics of interest rather than important knowledgeable topics. 
The main headline of the contents page is shown in a clear and easy to read colour, this offers the reader a chance to understand the title of the page without much effort which creates a positive feeling towards the rest of the magazine. The block style employed by the designer pushes your attention to the centre of the page where the information is by placing pictures all around will act like a border to the writing. The colour used for all of the page are simple and clear they make the page appear uncluttered and minimalistic which creates the impression of the magazine being current and up to date, this also makes the magazine appear to be for a young audience, this is also aided by the use of young models in all of the images. While the varied backgrounds of the images make the reader feel there will be a varied amount of topics discussed and represent for that genre of music. The use of the black bordering around the bottom right hand corner of writing also pushes your attention to the centre of the screen, this once again gets the reader to look at the articles inside in a hope that they will want to read them.This contents page has a specific layout chosen by the designer, this choice will still follow the conventions of a normal contents page, this page is an image dominated page, in this case the image is very eye-catching as it is a particularly provocative image, which therefore creates the feeling that this magazine may be for adults and not necessarily young children. With the use of a man in the picture it could be considered that the magazine is aimed more towards women, however it could just as easily represent the thoughts of the makers of the magazine themselves as they want to break the mould and be different. The text itself is very small and therefore does not seem to be the main focal point of the magazine and is not attempting to be eye-catching; this has been done by the image in the background. While the background of the image is a very dull and uninteresting colour which once again pushes you to looking at the image, it also may represent the idea of most of the main articles being on the man in the image as he is dominating the contents so may dominate the rest of the magazine.
Contents page analysis- Mixmag.
Within this contents page the main feature is there decision to make the page in a blocky style. There use of large pictures and text boxes create this style with ease and also make the pages very clear and easy to read. While the blocky style also makes the contents uncluttered for the reader. The large image of the good-looking women dominating the page also creates the thought of DJ-ing being a glamorous and attractive lifestyle and profession. In the image there is a medium close up on the girls who look like they are on the move and enjoying themselves, while the darkness in the background with the people in the for-ground standing out, could connote that the DJ scene in a hidden gem that has a lot more to show than most people know about.
The colour scheme on the page is an unassuming layout but still makes the page clear and easy to read. The block capitals spelling VIP also creates the image that DJ-ing is a popular and important business that is well respected. While the colour of the text also makes the scene seem glamorous as it is in gold, which co notates wealth and success.
Double page spreads
The main title of the article is shown in a sans serif font, this therefore has no flicks to make it look classy and intellectual. The use of the sans serif font makes the title hard hitting and in your face, this attracts the attention of the reader to look into the article. The sub heading underneath has a serif font which creates the image of the dj’s being represented in the article to be innovative and to have flair when creating their music.The main layout of the article is in a blocky style which allows the different DJ’s who are placed together in the middle of the spread to remain separate in their styles while also sharing the common ground of moulding the music of the “noughties” to what it is today. While the separate small sections containing quotations from the DJ’s allows the reader to not get the feeling that they must read the entire article to get the feel of what the magazine is trying to say. The way the article is split up in different areas all containing there own heading allows the article to show the diversity within the music they are showcasing. It also allows the reader to read just they sections they find interesting while it also shows the reader that there may be at least one section of interest to them by showing what topic the paragraph will be on before it starts.
The main title of this article is shown in a serif font, this creates the image of the article being an informal one as the font looks relaxed and is trying to be current. The main layout of the double page spread is image dominated as there is two large images that catch the eye of the read at a glance, they also give a serious insight into the topic of the article as there is a high chance that the article will be mainly covering the artist on show, this will make people who are fan of his music likely to read it and therefore have to buy the magazine. The dark colour scheme infers that the feeling throughout the article will be a serious and possibly sombre one towards the artist. However it also may be a representation of style of the artist as he may be a very serious musician or even that he may be seen as a bad boy by the industry and is always in the background and is not seen for who he really is.
This double page spread is an image dominated spread however there are actually very few images on the pages. The use of a themed background allows the text to be pushed into a corner that also allows the text top be highlighted as it stands out from the rest of the spread. While the use of the guerrilla war, background seems to present the music being wild and uncontrolled as if to say it does not conform with the regulations of music. It also is aided by the image in the left hand side of the page when the man appears to be grafting on the wall which once again is breaking the rules. The sans serif font used creates an image of the article being a serious and important topic that people will want to hear about while the text colourings is still in keeping with the whole music and graffiti scene. The text in right hand corner of the double page spread again adds to the feel of the music being slightly different and off the cuff as it is not in a regimented border and isn’t presented in a straight line, this could be seen again as the way the music changes the way people think of what is normal as it doesn’t seem out of place within the piece.
Lives dps-
This double page spread is clearly used as an image dominated piece, this is due to the large amount of photos used on the page and the fact that the images take up around three quarters of the two pages. The decision to do this lets the reader see the topic of the article before having to read any of the text, as well as emphasising the wildness of the music they are reading up on, as if to say a picture can tell the story better. While the images of the band members can be used as an eye catching technique to any people who were unsure on whether to read the article. Also the use of all the images can make the reader get the feeling that they are there without having to really be there. The use of a sans serif font allows the article to seem hard hitting and in your face which seems to come in conjunction with attending the gigs. While the use of very small font for the actual article shows that the images take precedent over the writing and perhaps thinks the picture in fact tell the story better. The small caption in the bottom of the spread show that the magazine is aimed at the general public as they have simply interviewed someone who attended the gig rather than looking for a educated opinion.
Girls gone wild-
This double page spread is clearly used as an image dominated piece, this is due to the large amount of photos used on the page and the fact that the images take up around three quarters of the two pages. The decision to do this lets the reader see the topic of the article before having to read any of the text, as well as emphasising the wildness of the music they are reading up on, as if to say a picture can tell the story better. While the images of the band members can be used as an eye catching technique to any people who were unsure on whether to read the article. Also the use of all the images can make the reader get the feeling that they are there without having to really be there. The use of a sans serif font allows the article to seem hard hitting and in your face which seems to come in conjunction with attending the gigs. While the use of very small font for the actual article shows that the images take precedent over the writing and perhaps thinks the picture in fact tell the story better. The small caption in the bottom of the spread show that the magazine is aimed at the general public as they have simply interviewed someone who attended the gig rather than looking for a educated opinion.
Girls gone wild-
This double page spread is a mix of both image dominated and a blocky style as it appears to be both, however I believe it to be mainly a blocky style as the images are set out into clear blocks that make that style seem more likely to be the chosen one. While the use of a serif font creates the image of the band showing flair and being mavericks, this is embodied by the photos in the centre of the spread where all of the members are dressed in unusual clothing, this makes the reader feel that the band break the rules and are different which is likely to interest a lot of people who like the idea of showing their individuality. The small captions in the top corners of the photos allow the reader to get a glimpse of which age group it is intended for before actually reading. The use of caption saying things like “pussy power” and “glitter balls” make the reader think that this magazine and more importantly this article is aimed at an older audience, possibly between 18-35 as the captions could be viewed as inappropriate for young readers and could also be deemed to be offensive to an older age of readers.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Questionaire Analysis
This graph shows that within my questionnaire I had an even spread of male and female opinion, therefore I could use there feedback to appeal to both audiences.
These set of results show that if I were to make my magazine on a regular basis I would release it only once, possibly twice a month; this would also allow me to charge a larger price as I would not be asking the customer to buy the magazine as often. The magazine would have to have a large content to satisfy the reader for an entire month which may also be a bearing factor on the price.
These results showed that when I was making my magazine I needed to make sure the title of it was eye catching and interesting, as well as making sure I had relevant and interest stars included on magazine.
From this I found people were mainly into hearing about gossip on there favourite artists, however I would not be able to recreate that within my work as I couldn’t make up things on stars, the piece needs to be factual.
This graph shows of all of the music styles I asked about dance was the most popular, however there are a lot of differing styles of within the dance genre, so I may need to do more research into which is the most popular style.
This graph showed that of all the artists currently around the dance artists were the most popular, this shows that due to popularity I should create a dance or DJing magazine on popular artists in the charts.
This graph showed that I should definitely try and create image dominated pieces of work as my test sample preferred this massively, and with the correct pictures it could be very visually impressive.
These results showed me that I need to make the article in my magazine interesting and relevant if I am to make the magazine successful and popular.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Questionnaire
1.Are you male or female?
Male Female
7 8
2.How many magazines would you say you by a month?
None 1-2 3-4 More than 4
4 8 2 1
3.What is the first thing you notice in a magazine front cover?
Person on the front (this was said by 4 people)
Title of magazine (this was said by 5 people)
Article titles
What’s free
Colours ( this was mentioned by 3 people)
Font
4.What types of stories do you like to read about in a magazine? (Please explain below)
Interviews (this was the opinion of 4 people)
Descriptions
Opinions
Factual pieces
Theological
Gossip (this was mentioned by 6 people)
Diaries ( what the artist has been up too)
5.What is your favourite genre of music from the ones below?
Indie Dance Rock R‘n’B Other (Please specify)
2 6 3 1 3
Others: Jazz, Heavy metal, Hip hop.
6.Who is your favourite artist currently? (Please state below)
Kooks
Eminem
Stevie Wonder
Arctic Monkeys
Tiesto x2
David Guetta x2
Paul Oakenfold
Carl Cox x2
Dizze Rascal
Owl City
Alica Keys
Iyaz
7.How do you like the layout of your magazines to be?
A “block style” Image dominated
4 11
8.What makes you buy one magazine over another?
Design of Magazine Layout of Magazine Articles in magazine Others
4 3 6 2
Others: Colour scheme, Price.
1.Are you male or female?
Male Female
7 8
2.How many magazines would you say you by a month?
None 1-2 3-4 More than 4
4 8 2 1
3.What is the first thing you notice in a magazine front cover?
Person on the front (this was said by 4 people)
Title of magazine (this was said by 5 people)
Article titles
What’s free
Colours ( this was mentioned by 3 people)
Font
4.What types of stories do you like to read about in a magazine? (Please explain below)
Interviews (this was the opinion of 4 people)
Descriptions
Opinions
Factual pieces
Theological
Gossip (this was mentioned by 6 people)
Diaries ( what the artist has been up too)
5.What is your favourite genre of music from the ones below?
Indie Dance Rock R‘n’B Other (Please specify)
2 6 3 1 3
Others: Jazz, Heavy metal, Hip hop.
6.Who is your favourite artist currently? (Please state below)
Kooks
Eminem
Stevie Wonder
Arctic Monkeys
Tiesto x2
David Guetta x2
Paul Oakenfold
Carl Cox x2
Dizze Rascal
Owl City
Alica Keys
Iyaz
7.How do you like the layout of your magazines to be?
A “block style” Image dominated
4 11
8.What makes you buy one magazine over another?
Design of Magazine Layout of Magazine Articles in magazine Others
4 3 6 2
Others: Colour scheme, Price.
In what way does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
After researching some of the work that had been created in previous years, I decided that it was important that my work had one main image that would capture the eye of the reader. While also have smaller images on it as well, however they did not need to be as eye catching and obvious. All images that I placed on the front cover and contents page needed to be relevant to the school as to make it clear the intended purpose of the magazine. When choosing the font size I decided that they title of the magazine had to be the biggest so the reader could quickly attain the genre of the magazine. While on the contents page I made all of the font the same size and colour to show each article was as important as the last one.
How does you media product represent your social group?
I believe that my magazine goes against the general stereotypes of school. I believe this to be so as, in my magazine the teacher on the front, Mr Sherlaw, is pulling and funny face and this creates the image of him being fun and easy to be around. This subverts the stereotype of teachers always being serious and having no time for fun. My picture of the two student also seem to subvert the stereotype that they are always having fun as they are both looking very serious and also when you look at the sub heading below you see they are try to do serious acting within the school.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
My magazine would be distributed with a public school such as Whitley High; this is because some of the articles aren’t particularly serious and perhaps would don’t be as well received in private schools. Also even though the lexis isn’t particularly formal I don’t believe it could be distributed in school of a younger age group. I believe it would be distributed to show people who don’t attend the school, but are possibly thinking of joining some of the diverse things thins school has to offer.
Who would be the audience of your media product?
My main target audience would be children looking to join the school to show some of the things you can do at the school that weren’t lesson based, or were linked to lesson be could also be pursued outside of school. For example having to actors on the front cover advertising guys and dolls show how the schools staff is willing to go the extra mile for their students learning and more importantly their enjoyment.
How did you attract/address your audience?
I tried to attract my audience with stories that may intrigue them. I also tried to do this with the use of pictures. I used formal lexis, but I would consider it to have been in a formal tone. This makes the leaflet seem easier to read for someone who may not know the school while also making the school seem like a friendly and welcoming place.
What have you learned about the technologies from the process?
I have learned a great deal on the tools I can use within photoshop that allow my product to look professional, while also making the creation of the magazine easier for myself. While I found out that the camera can be quite temperamental as you have to refocus the lens after every shot. While I also learned how detailed the camera can be and how they can offer create issues for you if you don’t use them correctly. For example without the correct lighting some potentially good photos can’t be ruined. I think most importantly though, I learned the importance of having separate layer for every little addition to your work, otherwise altering working and be a slow and awkward process.
After researching some of the work that had been created in previous years, I decided that it was important that my work had one main image that would capture the eye of the reader. While also have smaller images on it as well, however they did not need to be as eye catching and obvious. All images that I placed on the front cover and contents page needed to be relevant to the school as to make it clear the intended purpose of the magazine. When choosing the font size I decided that they title of the magazine had to be the biggest so the reader could quickly attain the genre of the magazine. While on the contents page I made all of the font the same size and colour to show each article was as important as the last one.
How does you media product represent your social group?
I believe that my magazine goes against the general stereotypes of school. I believe this to be so as, in my magazine the teacher on the front, Mr Sherlaw, is pulling and funny face and this creates the image of him being fun and easy to be around. This subverts the stereotype of teachers always being serious and having no time for fun. My picture of the two student also seem to subvert the stereotype that they are always having fun as they are both looking very serious and also when you look at the sub heading below you see they are try to do serious acting within the school.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
My magazine would be distributed with a public school such as Whitley High; this is because some of the articles aren’t particularly serious and perhaps would don’t be as well received in private schools. Also even though the lexis isn’t particularly formal I don’t believe it could be distributed in school of a younger age group. I believe it would be distributed to show people who don’t attend the school, but are possibly thinking of joining some of the diverse things thins school has to offer.
Who would be the audience of your media product?
My main target audience would be children looking to join the school to show some of the things you can do at the school that weren’t lesson based, or were linked to lesson be could also be pursued outside of school. For example having to actors on the front cover advertising guys and dolls show how the schools staff is willing to go the extra mile for their students learning and more importantly their enjoyment.
How did you attract/address your audience?
I tried to attract my audience with stories that may intrigue them. I also tried to do this with the use of pictures. I used formal lexis, but I would consider it to have been in a formal tone. This makes the leaflet seem easier to read for someone who may not know the school while also making the school seem like a friendly and welcoming place.
What have you learned about the technologies from the process?
I have learned a great deal on the tools I can use within photoshop that allow my product to look professional, while also making the creation of the magazine easier for myself. While I found out that the camera can be quite temperamental as you have to refocus the lens after every shot. While I also learned how detailed the camera can be and how they can offer create issues for you if you don’t use them correctly. For example without the correct lighting some potentially good photos can’t be ruined. I think most importantly though, I learned the importance of having separate layer for every little addition to your work, otherwise altering working and be a slow and awkward process.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Thursday, 28 January 2010
School Magazine Analysis
Chapel High leaflet
IN the contents page of the leaflet I found that the mages were importantly linked to the school and seemed to have some relevance. It showed groups of children together as there would be within a school, and this creates and image of harmony. It allows the reader to see clear that there are extra curricular activities on offer at the school without there having to be any writing on it. There are some bright colours which are trying to attract the attention of the reader and is also an attempt to be entertaining.
Within the contents page the use of language is quite informal as it is only a school leaflet which will often be designed and written by the students themselves. The use of low register lexis allows the leaflet to seem friendly and welcoming, and the bold font makes the leaflet seem informal but still attractive and catches the readers eye. The use of the bold font makes specific section stand out therefore showcasing what the school has to offer as well as making sure the school can show what they believe to be there best qualities.
The main page is very limited in terms of pictures however they are all related to the school and this creates the image of the school being and exciting happy place as all of the students within the pictures are enjoying themselves and smiling. It also offers an opportunity to showcase again, the school excellent credentials. However the picture of the two children standing together is unclear and this creates the image that the leaflet was rushed and not taken pride in.
The use of language again is informal and relaxed, this may be so the chidren can read the leaflet and not feel out of there depth if they are looking tro move schools. They use if informal ,language also make the school seem friendly and most importantly welcoming.
IN the contents page of the leaflet I found that the mages were importantly linked to the school and seemed to have some relevance. It showed groups of children together as there would be within a school, and this creates and image of harmony. It allows the reader to see clear that there are extra curricular activities on offer at the school without there having to be any writing on it. There are some bright colours which are trying to attract the attention of the reader and is also an attempt to be entertaining.
Within the contents page the use of language is quite informal as it is only a school leaflet which will often be designed and written by the students themselves. The use of low register lexis allows the leaflet to seem friendly and welcoming, and the bold font makes the leaflet seem informal but still attractive and catches the readers eye. The use of the bold font makes specific section stand out therefore showcasing what the school has to offer as well as making sure the school can show what they believe to be there best qualities.
The main page is very limited in terms of pictures however they are all related to the school and this creates the image of the school being and exciting happy place as all of the students within the pictures are enjoying themselves and smiling. It also offers an opportunity to showcase again, the school excellent credentials. However the picture of the two children standing together is unclear and this creates the image that the leaflet was rushed and not taken pride in.
The use of language again is informal and relaxed, this may be so the chidren can read the leaflet and not feel out of there depth if they are looking tro move schools. They use if informal ,language also make the school seem friendly and most importantly welcoming.
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