Media EvaluationHazel Thomas
Mrs. Prince/ Mr. Morris
• Textual Analysis• Typical conventions of a front cover • Challenges to a front cover• Conventions/ Challenges of Contents
Page• Conventions/ Challenges to Main Article • Target Audiences • Media Institution• Target Audience
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• Audience Addressed • What I have Learnt• Progression• Planning• Questionnaire#• Questionnaire Results• What audiences want to see
Textual Analysis, typical convention
etc.
Title block “Mojo” Bold, most dominate text on cover
Colour scheme of the magazine, red white and black-consistant, many bands, such as The White Stripes and Chemical romance use these three colours as the band’s trademark..
Barcode, typical convention
Free item attached, comes as a bonus, results from surveys show a free cd is most favourite item to come free with a music magazine.
Black and white, giving it an oldskool vibe, reveals age of artist, appealing to elder audiences. Bob appears troubled, and dishevelled, attracts audiences as they’ll want to know what’s up with him.
Sell lines , of other popular indie/folk bands , also, it consists of elder artists, Paul Weller, Elton John, revealing it is a magazine aimed at elder folk (maybe)
Many sell lines, reveals variety/diversity of artists within.
Bold Title block, NME, most dominant text. Has a glow. Adding emphasis on importance.
Tie in, a free poster , appealing to most audiences..everybody loves freebies.
Main Story, “White Lies” A typical band name, “Painting indie black” giving the magazine a gothic feel, also evident in key image.
In smart black clothing, looking disinterested, yet giving audience direct adress, most attractive perhaps purposely placed in the middle also, the frontman, Main singer usually the main focus.-pouting, usual indie boyband pose. The Band looks set for a funeral.
Issue number and the price of the magazine
Title block of Q, short and snappy title, easy to remember Same layout as the Spin” magazine, indie magazine seem to opt for the red white and black theme.
Again a free CD, links in with the key image
The trusty barcode
REM members, in a depth of field shot, shows the front man’s importance. Oddly painted in gold, will attract audiences, the make-up is pretty out there. Surreal. Front man in
145 albums reviewed, covering a wide range of music, essential for an indie magazine.
Barcode, essential
“Sexy” fits in well with key image “Sec Sells” etc. Spin, simple yet effective name for a magazine, font itself not so bold but contrast with the red makes it clear.
Another gothic looking band, Biker almost dominatrix attire for Karen O “sex sells”, but the addition of the purple tights gives the band an indie touch. Her funky bob is up-to-date.
Bland background, to highlight importance of the band, makes them appear inferior, again, direct address
Nerdy looking band member, challenging coventions?
Kid rock, appearing to be living the “American rock star” dream. He seems as though he’s being adored by his “groupies” , yet he seems unbothered (his facial expression, smug look), audience will expect this happens to him on a day-to-day basis. His outfit, unbuttoned shirt is obviously placed on him to show of his body, and men will be interested and would admire him, as he is an elder artist, they would want to know how he has managed to maintain it
A typical high school/college phrase heard in American movies, Kid’s still in touch with his youth, adds a bit of humour to it, considering image.
Key Image clearly covering title block, audiences could interpret that The Rolling Stone is such a well known and famous magazine, it doesn’t need to be so dominant and audiences will automatically know and be familiar with the little font they are able to see, others may convey it as a carless mistake by the editor
Lesbian antics of groping of thighs, appeals to male audiences, as this seems to be a common fetish.
Barely dressed attractive slim well groomed heavily made up groupies, manage to make the magazine sexy and risqué rather than cheap and tacky. adoring Kid Rock, making him centre of attention.
Very much an American look, Red White and Blue being the obvious colours, even sell lines mention America.
Typical conventions of a Front cover...
Masthead Key image of main band/artist Additional Key images. Barcode Issue number Date Price 3 consistent colours Web address A freebie
• Page numbers listed.
• Editorial note.
• Editorial’s picture.
• Pictures of Main articles, all small pictures.
• May be similarly themed to the front cover.
Typical conventions of the Contents Page…
Conventions of main articles...
• Image of the band/artist• Introduction of the
band• A band interview• Page number• Title
Please Tick the applicable boxes to you.
1) How old are you?
Under 14 ( ) 14-18 ( ) 19- 24 ( ) 24-28 ( ) Over 28 (
2) What gender are you?
Male ( ) Female ( )
3)What are your preferred music genres ? (Can tick more than
one box)
Indie/rock ( ) Folk ( ) Funk ( ) Hip-hop ( ) R ‘n’ B ( ) Heavy Metal ( ) Garage ( ) Emo ( )
4) When purchasing a music magazine, how much are you willing to spend?
Under £1 ( ) £1-£2 ( ) £2-£4 ( ) Over £4 ( )
6) What kind of features would you like to see in a music magazine?
Band interview ( ) Gossip ( ) Album reviews ( ) Gadgets ( ) Fashion ( ) Other?
6) What freebies would you like with your magazine?
Mix-tape ( ) Free poster ( ) Sunglasses ( ) iPod case Other?
7) How often do you purchase a music magazine?
Weekly ( ) Fortnightly ( ) Monthly ( ) Rarely ( ) Never ( )
8) How often do you attend concerts/gigs ?
Weekly ( ) Monthly ( )rarely ( ) Never ( )
9) Would you take part in any music magazine competitions?
Yes ( ) No ( )
10) What music channels do you prefer?
MTV ( ) MTV2 ( ) Kerrang ( ) NME ( ) Channel U ( ) Smash Hits ( ) None ( )
Given to 30 people
Planning..Questionairre
As part of my AS level coursework, I will producing a music magazine. In order for me to start producing mymagazine, it is necessary that I carry out research so I know what readers are looking for in a musicmagazine. I would be grateful if you would answer the following questions: ( all participants has to have read a magazine in the past few months)
What audiences want to see in the magazine..Reader’s profile..
Free
Poster !
