Music Magazine PresentationMedia As

In what ways does my media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

I used a traditional masthead in a font that I thought was appealing to the Indie, electro pop scene of my target audience. The font I used, I thought, looked like retro old computer writing which I thought appealed to my target audience also.

How does my media product represent particular social groups?

The language I used was that of which my target audience use. I used photos of bands that were the age of my target audience; I did this because it was something that my target audience could relate to. The pictures I used were of people that looked slightly non-conformist and comfortable in themselves because that is what I wanted to put across to my readers.

What Kind of media institution might distribute my media product and why?

My music magazine is mainstream so will be sold in the majority of establishments. For example HMV, Tesco etc and most news agents or corner shops. My target audience is a huge age range so there will be plenty of places for custom.

Chloe BullenGuy Parkinson.

Music Magazine PresentationMedia As

Who would be the audience for my media product?

My target audience is from 15-21 year olds because I wanted to cover a broad area of music to attract more custom. I found that my magazine was attracting more of a female audience than male.

How I attracted/addressed my audience

I found out from my survey that my target audience liked the style of my magazine and the bands featured. I included in my skyline a competition to win tickets to see Pendulum play live. I found that a give away or a competition is a good way to attract custom. I made it clear what my magazine was about by using bright colours and bands I knew my target audience would listen to and like to know about. I also put my main headlines and photos on the left third so that it looked jam packed full of information. It also appeals to potential buyers.

Looking back at my preliminary task, what have I learnt in the progression from it to full product?

I have learnt how to use Photoshop to my best ability and how to improve photos like I had never thought possible at the beginning of the task. I have learnt how to use effects and brushes to improve my work and to make a photo or some text much better. I used Photoshop to make my magazine look more professional. I also got a much better understanding of layout and where to position photos and text.

Chloe BullenGuy Parkinson.

Music Magazine PresentationMedia As

In my feedback survey, I did have some criticism about my use of font and how I should have used more interesting fonts.

What Have I Learnt about Technologies from the Process of constructing this product?

I have also learnt how to put together a front cover, contents and double page spread for a magazine by using Photoshop to my best ability. I have learnt all the terminology for my magazine front cover and how to use them properly. I have done this to understand the production process and so that my magazine can look as professional as possible.

Chloe BullenGuy Parkinson.