Main Task: Double page spread

Main Task: Contents Page FINAL

Main Task: Front Cover FINAL

Main Task: Unmanipulated Photos

This is the image I have chosen for the front cover of my music magazine. It shows my subject, with a happy NVC, wearing a hat which is a prop. The image relates to the genre of music -Rnb&Hiphop


















I will be using this image on my contents page as the pose is good and shows creativity.























This is the image I will be using for my double page spread. I have chose this as it shows my subject with the people she makes her music. Making the audience feel more invovled and interested.











I will also use this image on contents page as the pose and lighting is very good.











This is anorther image I may use on my contents page, it is a appropriate image with good lighting.


















I will not be using this image as the subject looks over powered and does not fit in with my magazine.

Main Task: FC, CP, DPS Mock Ups

Main Task: Mood Board

This is my mood board which represents many elements of Rnb/Hip hop. I have included images of popular artist such as Rhianna and J.Cole this is to help show the many talents within the genre i am focasing on. I have included many fashionable items such as hats and shoes to add a trendy touch to my mood board. There is also modern technology such as the ipad to which is very popular and can relate to the materialistic side of the music industry.

Main Task: Case Study of a Publishing House

Harris Publishing is an american consumer-magazine publisher in new york city, that publishes over 75 titles they publish a variety of MUSIC magazines. They publish magazine titles such as XXL, Juicy, Dog news, King, Mens workout, Exercise and health, celebrity hairstyles and many more. There is also Harris outdoor magazines which publishes magazines such as hunting, fishing and firearms. These type of magzines are targeted at the adults who are active and interest in outdoor activites. While the other magazines such as XXL are more for teenagers and young adults interested in music such as Hip hop. Each magazine targets different audiences as they are topics in which is only relevent to certain people e.g Rnb music mags for 15-28 year olds who listen to Rnb. Harris publishers have many magazines in different sectors varying from lifestyles to bussiness and music. They do not have other bussiness interest however published horror magazines and comics which are well known and very unique.

Company Overview Harris Publishing, Inc is a full service publishing company which includes 15 different niche publications and five specialty events in those niche areas. Harris Publishing is well known and respected in these industries for its writing, photography and design. These publications are not just jobs to our staff they are passionate about the items they write about and sell. Our staff works hard to ensure our clients needs are meet. We are always looking for ways to reach others that want more information on these same passions. In 1971, Harris Publishing began and quickly launched three magazines: Potato Grower, SnoWest and Sugar Producer. Other publications in boating, golf, trucks, lifestyle, snowmobiling, and industry publications were added through the years. In publishing these niche titles it was obvious there was a need for related events. Thus, Harris Publishing filled these needs in the boating, snowmobiling, and golf areas and started the National Houseboat Expo, On the Water Expo, Intermountain Snowmobile Show, Idaho Snowmobile Show, and the Mountain West Golf Expo. In keeping with our tradition of setting the pace in the ever changing market we have partnered with the leading digital and print fulfillment company. Harris Publishing will continue to align our publications, events, websites and marketing in ways that will promote our clients needs.

"Our company seeks readers and advertising for our magazines and seeks to keep them for as long as we meet, or exceed, their needs. We publish magazines, but we market advertising results through interested and satisfied readers. We seek to apply the talents, knowledge and skills of our employees to make our publications and services industry leaders and be number one in customer satisfaction – and have fun while doing the work! We further seek to provide better quality service than any of our competition in this ever changing marketing world." As you can see from their Mission Statement they are a very creative and openminded publishing company that enjoys creating a varity of magazines for different audiences.

Magazine Covers By Harris Publications Inc

Main Task: Profiling Your Audience

Ricardo is the average music orientated 17 yr old. Who has a strong interest in the latest Rnb/Hiphop music and fashion trends. He is studying in college, and working very hard with a good mix of friends who also listen to Rnb and Hip hop. In his spare time he plays football and socialises with his friends. He likes to keep fit and healthy but at the same time enjoy life. Music helps him through everyday life, however he does not always have the time to go to concerts. Therefore he always reads a music magazine to keep up to date with artist and their latest music. Ricardo listens to music by artist such as Drake, J-cole, Rick Ross, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa and many more.

Main Task: Audience Research

I am conducting audience research to find out and elaborate on the understand I already have into what type of music young adults listenn to and what Artist interest them. This will help me have a wider understanding and open mind before producing my music magazine.

For my audience research I asked a variety of people 14 questions that will help me to ensure my magazine will target and relate the audience.

1) What type of music genre do you listen to and what genre interest you?

2) What would you like to see in a music magazine;

-Interviews with the latest artist
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-pictures of music artist when they are on tour and everyday life



3) What artist do you enjoy listening to?

4) To see which typography is suited best i showed different styles for them to choose from for my magazine

5) What would you like a music magazine to have?

6) some people did not read magazines often, why don't you read music magazines often?



7) what artist would make the magazine intersting and up to date?

8) what colors would attract you?

9) How much would you pay for a music magazine?

10) I showed people pictures to see if it would be suitable and appealing for the magazine

11) Are props important to help the audience relate to the magazine?

12) what attracts you to a magazine the most?

13) what would make the magzine up to date?

14) what range of people do you think this magazine targets?

Below is the typography image i showed people to choose from and screen shots of people answering my questions.






































To conclude from the research I did I found my magazine should be very creative with urban colors such as red, black and gold. There should be a varity of images that will attract the audience. There should be good interviews from artist and unique font. My magazine will be aimed for 15-26 year old with interest in Rnb and Hip hop who like to keep up to date as well as appeal to those generally interested in music. This has open my ideas into maybe creating a magazine which will include a varity of artist. I will have a set colour scheme and layout which will help my magazine to look organised and professional similarly to other exisiting magazines.

Main Task: Double Page Spread Conventions Diagram

Main Task: Double Page Spread Textual Analysis

Denotation: The DPS has a women at her workplace, with her feet up, using a wide shot gettin her whole body and her enviroment which is music orientated, relating to the genre of music the magazine is portraying.

Conotation: The subjects image is taking up most space of the DPS which is overlaped by the writing. She looks like a very fashionable successful artist, by the way she is presented, as she is dressed modernly looking unique and making a statement. Her strong and serious facial expression could suggest she is hardworking and serious about her career.

Mise En Scene

Costume
The subject is very feminine, wearing heels which is fashionable. However in the opposing image the subject is not dressed, using her hair to cover her self this is very provocative also bringing a different aspect to the magazine

NVC
The subject is not making direct eye contact with the camera, she looks as though she is in deep thought, bringing not only bringing creativity but inspiration to the magazine.

Lighting
Mid-key lighting is used to set a very natural atmosphere. The lighting is inbetween as it is in a music studio the natural light is made the most of, used to create a very calm and creative atmosphere.

Setting:
The subject is set in a music studio, this is where she is seen to be almost at home in her comfort zone, making music.

props:
The subject is holding a pen and paper, this shows she is creating something new bringing inspiration to the magazine.

Magazine conventions

Masthead: 'In the studio' which is modern in white font against the bright vibrant red.

Dateline: Where the date is placed on the DPS

Main image: The main image is of the singer Shakira, it is the main bolt of the DPS and creates a very modern contempory look.

Coverlines: the coverlines are based on Shakira's responses to the questions asked in the interview.

Main Task: Front Cover Conventions Diagram

Main Task: Contents Page Conventions Diagram

Main Task: Front Cover Textual Analysis

Denotation: The magazine cover consists of a colour image of a man who is looking directly at the camera, which is at Mid-shot. The Mans name is in white to the right of the cover. The background is black with a shadow creating some texture. Behind the man is the 'VIBE' Masthead in a vibrant red. The contrast of Colours seperate the cover lines and there is a visible barcode in the bottom left.

Connotation: The man looks very masculin, having strong sexual appreal and represents the ideal good successful artist.

Masthead: VIBE Masthead is very vibrant and bold. In a bright Red which is noticable and easy to remember. VIBE relates to music especially RnB and therefore it is a suited name for this type of magazine.

Character: The cover image is of the famous successful American singer 'Trey Songz'.

Mise En Scene
Composition&Costume: He is standing tall and strong wearing no top, this is very provocative however could really relate to the audience.

NVC: His Non verbal communication is very suductive and manly. He is also looking directly at the camera showing communication with the reader.

Lighting&Setting: the lighting is low key with a dark background and shadow, however the subject is clearly presented. It is Set in dark area with a marble wall only shown behind the subject.

Coverlines

The main cover line relates to the subject of the magazine 'Trey Songz The Hardest In RNB' this refers to the subjects career. The other various coverlines relate to other RNB related topics and promote the latest music out. Over all the magazine seems reliable and entertaining, having interviews from the singers themself.

Target audience
Considering all the above points the magazine can relate to male and females who interest in RNB and enjoy the being apart of the latest RNB related events.

Main Task: Introduction of Brief

My name is Fatima, I am currently an AS Media student. I have been asked to produce a Music Magazine Front Cover, Contents Page and double page spread. My Magazine will be based on Rnb/Hip Hop Genre which is modern and appeals to a large audience including myself.

In order to create my magazine I will need to analyse an existing Music magazine within the Rnb and Hip hop genre. Also i will do a conventions diagram to get a clearer understanding of a magazine. To produce my magazine I will need to do planning & research:

-Audience Research
-Profiling your audience
-Magazine Mock ups/designs/layouts
-case study of a publishing house
-Mood board
-unmanipulated photos

Preliminary Task: Contents page FINAL

Preliminary Task: Front Cover FINAL

Preliminary Task: Front Cover & Contents Page Mock Ups

Preliminery Task: Front Cover Conventions Diagram

Preliminary Task: Front Cover Textual Analysis

Mise en scene

Costume- The college student is presented in the usual college fashion wearing bright colors. The red top matches the masthead which attracts the variety of college students. Also the students outfit is very attractive and makes the magazine fun meeting thee target audience.

Setting- The student is in a green area which is also the magazine background. The setting shows the usual places teenagers go as they do spend time at parks and take part in sports. The girl that represents usual college girls shows she is invovled in sports -an educational curriculam. This is therefore the ideal setting for a college magazine.

Lighting- the high key lighting enhances the college student and masthead. The high key lighting also brightens up the cover making it much more fun and attractive. This also helps the setting as it is a brightday where students will take part in sports at there college.

NVC-The subject has a relaxed body language. Her facial expression shows that she is happy and enjoying her self. This creates a happy and positive atmosphare.

Masthead- the magazine masthead is bright red. It is contrasting with the green backgroud. This makes the masthead stand out and easy to recognise.

Main Image- a single image of a college student which is very vibrant and bold. This makes the magazine much more creative. The image of the girl is taken at mid shot this gives the advantage that the girl is looking directly at the audience.

Coverlines- the magazine has a variety of cover lines about college related topics, however they do not over power the main image.

Finally the magazine also consists of; a barcode which is used by retailers, left third which is empty and the date line which is small and coloured beneath the masthead.

Induction: Movie Poster Textual Analysis

In this movie poster there are many techniques used to make it more interesting and attract the audience.

Firstly for Mise en scene; the costume as the charecter is dressed in a khaki outfit, this is almost an heroic costume as he looks as if he is going on an adventure with his sweaty pasty skin. In the poster the low key lighting is contrasting with the high key lighting, this helps bring out the mans silhouette which is already showing his herioic character and creates mystery in the setting. There are many props such as the whip in the man's hand this can suggest he is going on an adventure, possibly in danger and in need of protection or even a dangeroud person. The NVC in the poster: the charecter is standing tall and proud with his fist tightly shut showing aggression and confidence. The Serif font is very comical and fun with strong colours attracting the audience and adding a comical tone to it. The setting's colour and caves shows mystery and makes the audience curious.

Induction:Re-creation of a movie magazine front cover

I found this magazine front cover interesting however, i usually only use the basics of photoshop. I learn't a few new things while re creating this magazine cover; I learnt how to edit, delete and add a layer. I also used the crop tool to enhance the smaller details from the other magazine.

Getting the back ground color was fairly simple and went well. The smaller detail was a bit more difficult to get accurate and didn't go so well. I want to expand my knowledge with photoshop and learn new techniques.