Action Plan:
Interview people on their preferred magazine
Interview mum on interviewing tips
Do a photo shoot of people for my magazine
Do research on the genre of music
Decide on which article to choose
From the OCR website:
Briefs
When centres choose briefs to offer to candidates, they should be guided by their strengths in terms of resources and expertise. Centres should also bear in mind the key areas: forms and conventions, production contexts, the role of technologies, audiences/users and representations.
The set briefs are as follows:
Print
Preliminary exercise: using DTP and an image manipulation program, produce the front page of a new school/college magazine, featuring a photograph of a student in medium close-up plus some appropriately laid-out text and a masthead. Additionally candidates must produce a DTP mock-up of the layout of the contents page to demonstrate their grasp of the program.
Main task: the front page, contents and double page spread of a new music magazine (if done as a group task, each member of the group to produce an individual edition of the magazine, following the same house style). Maximum four members to a group.
All images and text used must be original, produced by the candidate(s), minimum of FOUR images per candidate.
25 Jan 2010
20 Jan 2010
small survey...
A small survey in which i asked forty people via online social networking sites different questions on music magazines...
what music magazine is your favourite?
Rolling Stone 5
NME 6
Q 7
Kerrang 4
Rock 6
MOJO 3
Vibe 1
Clash 1
Blender 1
Top of the pops/ Smash Hits 6
Peoples comments:
"Music magazines only really target rock music audiences"
" Most magazines target older generations"
" Music magazines bring me the latest news in music, so I will always chose them over gossip mags"
What do you look for in a music magazine?
Music updates 7
Up and coming artists 5
Pictures of popular stars 7
Fun articles 13
Best albums/singles 8
19 Jan 2010
Kerrang Magazine...
This is Kerrang Magazine in 2009
Title: The title looks like shattered glass, which is supposed to represent the violence presented in rock music
The up-close picture is intimidating, but powerful and the eye contact engages the reader.
The bold lettering is like a shout, which fits in with the theme of rock.
The Layout of the cover is very clever, with all of the features down the left hand side, which focuses on Ozzy Osborne's face on the right, making it more poignant.
This is Kerrang magazine from 1993.
Although still good, it looks dated, but I imagine at the time it was on trend. The cover lines are too small to read, however, I Imagine that they are the same as they are now.
The layout looks very over crowded, with the different features interfering witht he main picture. There is too much going on.
The contrast between the two is subtle, yet vast and the way it has evolved show how it fits in with the times.
Musicians different fashion through the ages...
Elton John has been in the music business for decades. When he was younger he was famous for having a 'kooky' style which others wouldnt dare to follow. His different fashion used to reflect in his song titles: rocket man and crocodile rock.
Lady Gaga has caused much controversy over her sense of fashion. In many performances, she has baffled the crowd with her unique and strange fashion sense, that people either love or hate.
Katy Perry is renowned for being different when it comes to live performances. When presenting the MTV european music awards, she dress half male and half female which caused media uproar.
iconic poses through the years..
This particular pose of Michael Jackson is recognised worldwide. He was always very popular and his suspicious death added to this. This pose would be easy to copy and is well known.
This Madonna pose is famous because of her song vogue, and how it is copied in dance routines. This was taken in the 1980's so many generations will recognise it.
This pose is famous as The Beatles were and still are very popular. However, this pose would be quite difficult to recreate
My pitch...
'On' is a music monthly which targets young females who would usually be put off buying rock magazines such as NME. It incorporates music and fashion as well as focusing on new upcoming bands.
Research ideas...
I want to address a cross section of society...
Ask people:
What is your favourite magazine and why?
What would draw you to a music magazine?
What are your favourite music magazines?
How to ask people:
Facebook status- like a survey with a question
Bulk email to facebook friends
Vox pop?
Ask people:
What is your favourite magazine and why?
What would draw you to a music magazine?
What are your favourite music magazines?
How to ask people:
Facebook status- like a survey with a question
Bulk email to facebook friends
Vox pop?
Ideas for my magazine...
Musicians iconic poses..
Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Elvis
Get people to recreate the poses, in a vox pop style.
How Michael Jackson has influenced the world..
Through Dance, music, being different, his appearance.
Musicians Fashions through the ages.. who has dared to de different?
Lady Gaga, Madonna, Florence and The Machine, Elton John
'A day in the life' of..
photoshoot involving a normal person acting like a famous musician for a day
Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Elvis
Get people to recreate the poses, in a vox pop style.
How Michael Jackson has influenced the world..
Through Dance, music, being different, his appearance.
Musicians Fashions through the ages.. who has dared to de different?
Lady Gaga, Madonna, Florence and The Machine, Elton John
'A day in the life' of..
photoshoot involving a normal person acting like a famous musician for a day
Brainstorminggg...
Brainstorminggggggggg...........
What do you want to achieve?
To create and interesting looking magazine with creative articles and an attractive cover
Work individually or in group?
I want to work individually because then I wont have to compromise my ideas which contrast with any one elses. Also, if i'm working alone, I can focus easily and not get distracted.
An ideal comment from your teacher...
Grace has used Photoshop/ in design well and has grasped the concept of creating a magazine. The cover looks attractive and the magazine overall looks professional and would appeal to a wide audience.
Print or Film?
Looking at the OCR website and looking at the different briefs, I have decided that I want to do print, and create a magazine, as that are appeals to me more than Video.Print ideas...Famous stars - links with fashion, film, famous quotes etc Brands &Websites
Exemplar films...
Voice from the past-
Shots were steady and appropriate as they matched the mood of the scene. The mise-en scene matched the clip. The editing was brilliant, with the cut out letters arranging to make names, the sounds were fast beat and conveyed excitement and a sense that something was going to go wrong. I'd put his film in the level four category, as it was excellent .
Final Mark 45
Exemplar Prints...
'MusicKing'-
Frontcover-Text goes behind the pictures so that you cant see all of the text, cant even see the whole title.The text looks blurry, as if it has been enlarged drastically. The white background looks as if it hasnt been finished.Contents page- looks like a simple list, as if very little time has been spent on itMain Page- Looks professional and the colour scheme all works in well together.
Mark- 36
'PM'Front Cover-
Exciting Image, with good use of shading and shadowing. Don't like the yellow text on that background.Contents- The background and the writing compete for the attention of the reader which makes it all look too busy. However, by themselves, the background and different components would work well.Main Page- All text easy to read, and the poloroid style pictures make it seem genuine and make the article seem exciting.
Mark -47
I gave PM a higher Mark than Musicking as PM seemed a better magazine as it seemed exciting and the use of photos and text was a lot better.I think 'The Beat' got 57/60 marks as the front cover looks professional,with the colour schemes tying in well together. Also, the contents page looks as if time has been spent on finishing touches. The main page with the articles has a low shot, and the article and pictures look very good.
What do you want to achieve?
To create and interesting looking magazine with creative articles and an attractive cover
Work individually or in group?
I want to work individually because then I wont have to compromise my ideas which contrast with any one elses. Also, if i'm working alone, I can focus easily and not get distracted.
An ideal comment from your teacher...
Grace has used Photoshop/ in design well and has grasped the concept of creating a magazine. The cover looks attractive and the magazine overall looks professional and would appeal to a wide audience.
Print or Film?
Looking at the OCR website and looking at the different briefs, I have decided that I want to do print, and create a magazine, as that are appeals to me more than Video.Print ideas...Famous stars - links with fashion, film, famous quotes etc Brands &Websites
Exemplar films...
Voice from the past-
Shots were steady and appropriate as they matched the mood of the scene. The mise-en scene matched the clip. The editing was brilliant, with the cut out letters arranging to make names, the sounds were fast beat and conveyed excitement and a sense that something was going to go wrong. I'd put his film in the level four category, as it was excellent .
Final Mark 45
Exemplar Prints...
'MusicKing'-
Frontcover-Text goes behind the pictures so that you cant see all of the text, cant even see the whole title.The text looks blurry, as if it has been enlarged drastically. The white background looks as if it hasnt been finished.Contents page- looks like a simple list, as if very little time has been spent on itMain Page- Looks professional and the colour scheme all works in well together.
Mark- 36
'PM'Front Cover-
Exciting Image, with good use of shading and shadowing. Don't like the yellow text on that background.Contents- The background and the writing compete for the attention of the reader which makes it all look too busy. However, by themselves, the background and different components would work well.Main Page- All text easy to read, and the poloroid style pictures make it seem genuine and make the article seem exciting.
Mark -47
I gave PM a higher Mark than Musicking as PM seemed a better magazine as it seemed exciting and the use of photos and text was a lot better.I think 'The Beat' got 57/60 marks as the front cover looks professional,with the colour schemes tying in well together. Also, the contents page looks as if time has been spent on finishing touches. The main page with the articles has a low shot, and the article and pictures look very good.
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