Evaluation: Question 7

Evaluation: Question 6

Evaluation: Question 5

                                            Do you like my Front Cover and why?

                                            Do you like my Contents Page and why?

                                         Do you like my Double Page Spread and why?

Evaluation: Question 4

Made by myself:

Evaluation: Question 3

What Kind of Media Institution Might Distribute your Media Product and Why?

An institution is a society or organization that has been founded for a religious, educational, social, or something of a similar purpose. There are a variety of key media magazine institutions in the UK, such as: IPC Media (leading consumer magazine and digital publishers) who publish magazines such as Now and LOOK, Emap-who were later split and sold and H Bauer who are one of the largest publishing companies in Europe (they have over 300 magazines in 15 different countries).

 

http://www.bauer.co.uk/
http://www.emap.com/
http://www.ipcmedia.com/

I think that the BBC media institution would be an appropriate institution to distribute my magazine because they also publish ‘Top of The Pops’ music magazine which targets a similar social group to mine and it is the same genre as my magazine. I think it would also be beneficial as the BBC are broadly popular and are well known; many young people are aware of the BBC and read/watch their shows and magazines. Therefore my magazine could also be beneficial to them as it will attract younger people to their institution

. BBC

This consumer also has radio stations; Radio 1 targets an audience similar to my age range. This would benefit my magazine as music would be played on that station that would be reflected in my magazine.

I chose this institution over the others, due to it being more recogisable and mainstream. It would target a larger audience and the BBC is better known by people.

 

My magazine could be extended into different areas of the media, such as: having an online website which could include more content such as track playlists which could be played aloud. Also it could provide a basis for a new radio station or radio show, blog or maybe even a live television show. It could also be related to a countdown on music channels for digital or sky viewers.

 

Here are some statistics for people who view the BBC online:

 

 The history of the BBC:

 

Evaluation: Question 2

Evaluation: Question 1

Time Management Update

From referring back to the time schedule, my blog is up to date with my final page designs and screenshots showing the development of each page of my magazine. I now need to work on finishing my draft evaluation by next lesson.

Final Design of Double Page Spread

From my 'Facebook Focus Group feedback', one person found that I had asked the same question twice in my 'Top Five Randoms' interview. I changed question two from 'Do you like Simon Cowell?' to 'Which animal would you be?' I have also changed the position of the CD, added another drop cap and have put in a quote.

Final Design of Contents Page

For my Final Design I decided to add my magazine's masthead in the bottom right hand corner, this helps to create a continuity with my double page spread as well.

Final Design of Front Cover

Creating a Colour Swatch

Using InDesign

Time Management Update

This week I am working on my double page spread and will gain audience feedback from a focus group around the same age as my target audience for my music magazine. This week I will need to have finished all the pages of my magazine and make sure that all my screen shots have been analysed and posted. I am up to date with my magazine but need to finish my screenshots for my contents page and double page spread. I haven't done this as I have been focusing on gaining all my audience feedback before the deadline.

Facebook Focus Group Feedback

Focus Group Feedback: Video

I got feedback from someone who would fall in my target audience age bracket. The person said that my images were suitable for my double page spread as they connoted the pop genre and they were interesting. Also she said that there was continuity within my magazine, due to the colour scheme resembling the other pages and the fonts. She also said that the image to text ratio was correct as there wasn't too much text to read. It makes it look less daunting. She said the target audience was teenagers but wasn't sure on an age bracket. Finally, she said that my image connoted a femininity and a pop genre. 

Double Page Spread So Far...

Creating My Double Page Spread

Research and Planning: Images for my Double Page Spread

This will be the main image of the girlband.

This image will be made smaller and I will photoshop it to change the colour and make it more bold.

Mock Up of Double Page Spread

This is a mock up of my double-page spread. It will feature a large central image of a new girl band and a smaller image which will relate to a small interview. There will be a small puff in the top right hand corner which will feature a free advertisement advertising a sneak peak at a new single. The main article will be a written article resembling an interview style but with no interview headings. Finally, in order to maintain continuity I will use the same font styles and colours as I have done on my front cover and contents page. 

Focus Group Feedback: Contents Page

The focus group for my contents page feedback were three girls, aged between 16-18 which represents the chosen target audience for my magazine. My first question asked if I needed any more stories, one person said I could just make the font larger in order to fill the space; however, one said I could add a couple more to fill the space. My second question involved asking if my magazine showed continuity-they all replied yes as the masthead was the same as my front cover, as well as the colour scheme remaining the same. They also said that my images connoted a fun and party-like effect which represents the pop genre. Also I asked if my masthead was suitable; one person said it was clear to read as the letters were spaced out. Finally, they said that they thought the target audience were teenagers, around 13-17. However I had chosen my target audience to be between 16 and 22. This is something that I will need to change.