Evaluation (Q1)

Evaluation (Q1)

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  Evaluation IN WHAT WAYSDOES YOUR MEDIA PRODUCT USE, DEVELOP OR CHALLENGE FORMS AND CONVENTIONS OF REAL MEDIA PRODUCTS?
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  Typical Cover pageMagazine Conventions Cover lines Main Image Masthead Footer Barcode
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  Cover Page Main Image– As well as using a main image as a conventional aspect, I have used a singular long shot which has taken up the majority of the page with the cover lines surrounding it at either side. This shows a deliberate focal point and links to the main headline as the main part of the magazine. This is a typical element used within magazines in order to focus the readers attention to a specific area of the magazine. Masthead – My magazine uses a masthead to establish the brand of the media product. This is a common convention used within most magazines and it helps the audience to realise what they are reading. My masthead is placed across the top of the page in a large and noticeable font so that it is bold and stands out on the page. I have challenged the masthead form by using a different colour for one of the letters. I did this because I thought that this made my magazine seem more interesting and related to the initial idea of my magazine being different against others and not following the trend, announced in my pitch. In my magazine research, I found that white was a colour that would be noticeable and recommended for my magazine, and incorporating it into the font, making it easier to incorporate. Barcode – A barcode has been placed on the cover page in a typical position that other magazines use. This is used as a typical convention used on magazines to purchase the media product, therefore making my magazine seem more realistic and professional. Cover Lines – Cover lines are one of the main attractions on a magazine to show what contents the magazine has and making it appeal to the correct target audience. My magazine used 5 cover lines as well as the main headline to show variation of content within my magazine. According to my research, my audience wanted to read about upcoming artists, current artist interview and upcoming events and reviews. I have included these aspects on my cover page so this would attract the audience and establishes my magazine better. Footer - Although this is not always on magazine fronts, I think this could be classed as a common magazine convention. I slightly varied it through different colourations of the font. I included this to incorporated more information to the cover page so the audience can see more content which is something other magazines use this for. I also incorporated a selling/tag line to add to my magazine. This can be seen on magazines such as Q and mixmag in order to grab the attention of its consumers.
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  Typical Contents pageconventions Contents Title and Brand Name ImagesHouse Style/ Colour Scheme Column of contents and page numbers
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  Contents Image – Ihave used live shot image on my page along with a caption to show what this is and where it can be found in the magazine. I used this as a way where I could introduce a performance review as well as a good addition to the contents page. Rather than using multiple images, I stuck to the minimal style and the alternative rock style of it staying within the trend, and this could be seen to challenge typical magazine forms. Column – I have listed the contents included within my magazine to show the audience what is in the magazine and what the main areas are. Because my magazine focuses on a minimal aspect, one shorter column with smaller font on the left hand side of the page is very different compared to a busy contents page that is used within most magazines. My magazines focuses on differentiation and this is one of the main features within my magazine which could be seen as challenging typical conventions. Page numbers – These are used within my magazine to direct the audience to their pages of interest. For this I have not listed every page number which is shown within magazines - this shows the more important content. This would follow the magazine convention and shares this similarity with other magazine pages. Graphic Design – My contents page in particular includes graphic design on the right hand side of the page within my house style. I think that this added a unique look to my magazine and it is not always placed in contents pages. I took my inspiration from researching and analysing NME’s double page spread, and I think the style fits my magazine well. I think I challenged the typical magazine convention as this is not always involved, and the style is very different from other magazines that I researched in my research. There is a faint showing of ‘Offbeat’ placed in the background which fades into it. I’ve done this to develop add a different placement style of the masthead on the page compared to typical designs.
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  Typical Double Pagespread conventions Main title Imagery Letter Forms Columns Pull quotes
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  Double Page Spread Headline- The main headline is the name of the person in the article. This is a common convention within magazines with articles about the artists or an interview, within this page, this has both. There is an obvious display of which headline is the most important. The ‘Brand new album release’ and the name of the artists link together in the form of capital letters, but the sizing of the font and colouration of the font is very different, and acts as a hierarchy almost. I think because ese headline don’t lead into one line, it looks interesting on the page and is different compared to a typical magazine design. Photos - Like most magazines, I have incorporated a large image on one side of the page followed by an article on the right. This is a typical convention in most music magazines. I have also incorporated another image into the article because the style of photography is different compared to normal magazines, so I have placed a close up of her face to show who it is and make it clearer to the audience. Columns - I have followed the convention of columns in my magazine and used three columns so that it looks equal and balanced on the page between the pictures. I have used a white font on a black background and also to neutralise the article. This way the pink and yellow stand out as key features. Layout - My magazine follows the typical layout of magazine articles. I like the simplistic look of this page and I think incorporating new different images, different fonts, graphic designs and bold letters follows and develops traditional layouts. The graphic design looks interesting and frames the article. The shape drawn represents pitch and tempo, and I think this adds excitement and a feel of music to the page. This could be seen as a development of the media form because it’s not always used in magazines. It adds differentiation and intrigues the readers more.