http://prezi.com/k7u6fitkc6wk/mind-map/?auth_key=ec4fe8fdb640f715fb85d692355fe2be6745865a
This is the link to my Prezi mind-map, where I've got 4 categories; Genre, Target Audience, Layout and Content. This has helped me to decide a lot of things about my magazine, including what genre I'm basing my magazine on.
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Summery and Conclusion of Research
Summery and Conclusion of Research
In conclusion, I believe that the results I have gathered from my research will help me generate ideas to make my music magazine. The textual analysis helped me to dissect magazine to find the winning formula. The music genre study helped me to decide which genre I should base my magazine on and how that kind of genre is portrayed. My codes and conventions work helped me to figure out what I need to stick to whilst making the magazine. And finally, the questionnaire helped me decide what I want to do and how it's going to be shown to a specific target audience. All in all, I now know what to base my magazine on and how I'm going to lay it out to appeal to my specific target audience.
Questionnaire Results
Questionnaire Results
Section 1: Target Audience:
Question 1; How Old Are You?
Section 2: Layout: Question 1; Which Magazine Do You
Prefer?
Section 3: Question 1; Would You Want To Read About Gigs or New Albums?
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Questionnaire
My name is Harry Lynch-Bowers and I'm an AS student at Farnham 6th Form College. In this Questionnaire I'm asking about three things: Target Audience, Layout and content. This will help me structure my magazine, with who's going to read it, how I'm going to make it look and what I'm writing about inside the magazine.
1. Target Audience
1) How Old Are You? Under 16 [ ] 16-17 [ ] 18-19 [ ] 20+ [ ]
2) Are You Male or Female? Male [ ] Female [ ]
3) What Kind Of Music Are You More Into? Rock [ ] Dance [ ] Rap [ ] Pop [ ]
4) Do You Prefer Bands or Single Artists? Bands [ ] Single Artists [ ]
5) How Much Would You Pay For A Magazine? £1.99 [ ] £2.99 [ ] £3.99 [ ] £4.99 [ ]
2. Layout
1. Target Audience
1) How Old Are You? Under 16 [ ] 16-17 [ ] 18-19 [ ] 20+ [ ]
2) Are You Male or Female? Male [ ] Female [ ]
3) What Kind Of Music Are You More Into? Rock [ ] Dance [ ] Rap [ ] Pop [ ]
4) Do You Prefer Bands or Single Artists? Bands [ ] Single Artists [ ]
5) How Much Would You Pay For A Magazine? £1.99 [ ] £2.99 [ ] £3.99 [ ] £4.99 [ ]
2. Layout
1) Which Magazine Would You Prefer? NME [ ] Kerrang [ ] Rolling Stone [ ] Q [ ]
2) What Colour Scheme Would You Prefer? Black + Red [ ] Blue + White [ ] Yellow + Green [ ]
3) Do You Like The Main Image Centre Or Off To A Side? Centre [ ] Off To A Side [ ]
4) Do You Prefer The Artists Looking At You Or Somewhere Else? At You [ ] Somewhere Else [ ]
5) What Font Would You Prefer? This [ ] This [ ] This [ ] This [ ]
3. Content
1) Would You Want To Read About Gigs or New Albums? Gigs [ ] New Album [ ]
2) Would You Want A Chance To Win Gig Tickets or Albums? Gig Tickets [ ] Albums [ ]
3) Would You Want To Read About Upcoming People or Older Ones? Upcoming [ ] Older [ ]
4) Would You Want To Read About Artist's Personal Lives Or Just Music Life? Personal [ ] Music [ ]
5).Would You Want Stories About Specific Places or Just General Information? Specific [ ] General [ ]
3) Do You Like The Main Image Centre Or Off To A Side? Centre [ ] Off To A Side [ ]
4) Do You Prefer The Artists Looking At You Or Somewhere Else? At You [ ] Somewhere Else [ ]
5) What Font Would You Prefer? This [ ] This [ ] This [ ] This [ ]
3. Content
1) Would You Want To Read About Gigs or New Albums? Gigs [ ] New Album [ ]
2) Would You Want A Chance To Win Gig Tickets or Albums? Gig Tickets [ ] Albums [ ]
3) Would You Want To Read About Upcoming People or Older Ones? Upcoming [ ] Older [ ]
4) Would You Want To Read About Artist's Personal Lives Or Just Music Life? Personal [ ] Music [ ]
5).Would You Want Stories About Specific Places or Just General Information? Specific [ ] General [ ]
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Codes and Conventions of Music Magazines
In the music industry, magazines are very important as they bring publicity to bands and artists.Most magazines follow certain codes and conventions that keep it popular. There are two things I will be discussing, Layout and Language.
Layout
On magazines, the front cover is very important because it attracts the reader to start reading the magazine and also to preview content. The masthead is used to show people what magazine it is, if the magazine is popular then this will be an iconic sign that will attract readers in with just a name. The dateline is used to attract readers too as it shows the month after it comes out, to make the reader sub-consciously think that the information is so up to date that it could still be relevant in the next month. Coverlines are used to show readers what is coming up in the magazine and make them want to buy it. And lastly the selling line contains puff to tell the reader something about the magazine that makes it better than any others of it's kind.Language
The content of the magazines is also an important way of attracting the reader and keeping them entertained. Rhyme is used in puns to make the reader interested in the story. Repetition is used to make a point and keep it on the reader's mind. Alliteration is used to make a group of words stand out. Sibilance is used to make words stand out too but words with S which makes it stand out even more. Assonance is used to give a sentence feeling, as it's repeating the same vowel sound. Slang is used to make the reader feel relaxed and makes them feel like a mate is talking to them about the content. Superlatives are used as puff when making something sound like it's super, e.g. good, better, best. So something is the most it can be. Contractions are also used informally to give the reader a homely feel. Rhetorical questions are used to draw the reader to a story by saying you'll find out the question in the article. And lastly, imperatives make the reader feel like it's there job to do something and makes them feel empowered.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Understanding Genre in Music Magazines
Understanding Genre in Music Magazines
There many different genre types and each of them has their own style that people keep to. In this essay I'm discussing the stereotyping, genre and representation in music magazines. The genres I'm talking about are Emo, Punk, Indie, Rock, Heavy Metal and Goth.
Emo
This genre is one of the most stereotyped, most people who are associated with 'Emo' wear black and self-harm, which isn't always the case as most people aren't pulled to one genre and also, Emo music doesn't usually depress people to that extreme. The genre itself contain elements of rock or metal music, with catchy lyrics relating to slightly sad topics. In music magazines, this genre is quite popular in teenagers and is represented with quite black clothing. It spawned from Goth music but is a more outspoken and popular genre. The band in the picture is the Emo band "30 Seconds To Mars".
Punk
This genre is quite varied as a lot of bands have a punk element to them. This genre works well in the rock industry because it has a pulse and is very popular. This genre isn't stereotyped much because it's popular, but usually they wear rebel-like clothes, have messy hair and are generally anti-establishment. It spawned from Rock, it's really just a darker version of rock. In music magazines, this genre features a lot as there are many Punk bands. The band in the picture is the punk band "Green Day".
Indie
This genre is really popular and most rock festivals are based on it, for example Reading Rock Festival, which has mostly Indie music. Indie is short for independent, it means it's independent from Rock as it's a bit different because of it's eccentric tunes. Most Indie bands are British and sing with British accents. The stereotype is someone who dresses in leather jackets with jeans and is British. Some people believe there is a stereotype for this kind of music but there isn't really a dress code to this genre. In music magazines, this genre blends into a few other genres such as Rock as it's similar. Most magazines feature Rock and Indie. The band in the picture is the Indie band "The Kooks".
Rock
This genre was the bases for most genres, it single-handed changed the music scene. Rock spawned so many genres that it still remains one of the most popular genres after all these years. Even some pop music use rock as it's very versatile. It gave birth to the idea of the band, singer, electric guitar(s) and drums. There isn't a stereotyping for this genre as it's so integrated into the music scene that most genres just sit on top of it, so if someone likes a genre, they will probably like rock music. In music magazines, this genre is used constantly as it's so popular. The band in the picture is the rock band "Foo Fighters".
Heavy Metal
This genre is the very heavy side of rock, it features the same band qualities as rock but it sounds metallic and hard. The guitarist go into fast solos and people "Mosh" to it, which is when the audience get into circles and jump and push each other to the music. This genre is stereotyped as people who wear leather, ride motorbikes etc. The genre contains a select few band as some could be just classed as Metal, there are lots of genres based around Metal. In music magazines, this genre features slightly in music magazines as most people who like this don't really read those kinds of magazines. The band in the picture is the Heavy Metal band "Metallica".
Goth
This is the genre that Emo came from, they originally wear dark clothes with dark make up. It's a mix of styles, it isn't always heavy music but it has to be slightly depressing as that is the essence of Goth. Goth is used as the word for melancholy because the idea of the genre is meant to be dark and depressing. The stereotypical Goth , as I mentioned, wears all black, black make-up (guys and girls) and is generally depressing. Some extreme people believe them to be devil worshipers (same as a lot of metal bands). In music magazines, this genre itself isn't really spoken of, except for the bands, as it's a controversial genre. The band in the picture is the Gothic band "Evanescence".
There many different genre types and each of them has their own style that people keep to. In this essay I'm discussing the stereotyping, genre and representation in music magazines. The genres I'm talking about are Emo, Punk, Indie, Rock, Heavy Metal and Goth.
Emo
This genre is one of the most stereotyped, most people who are associated with 'Emo' wear black and self-harm, which isn't always the case as most people aren't pulled to one genre and also, Emo music doesn't usually depress people to that extreme. The genre itself contain elements of rock or metal music, with catchy lyrics relating to slightly sad topics. In music magazines, this genre is quite popular in teenagers and is represented with quite black clothing. It spawned from Goth music but is a more outspoken and popular genre. The band in the picture is the Emo band "30 Seconds To Mars".
Punk
This genre is quite varied as a lot of bands have a punk element to them. This genre works well in the rock industry because it has a pulse and is very popular. This genre isn't stereotyped much because it's popular, but usually they wear rebel-like clothes, have messy hair and are generally anti-establishment. It spawned from Rock, it's really just a darker version of rock. In music magazines, this genre features a lot as there are many Punk bands. The band in the picture is the punk band "Green Day".
Indie
This genre is really popular and most rock festivals are based on it, for example Reading Rock Festival, which has mostly Indie music. Indie is short for independent, it means it's independent from Rock as it's a bit different because of it's eccentric tunes. Most Indie bands are British and sing with British accents. The stereotype is someone who dresses in leather jackets with jeans and is British. Some people believe there is a stereotype for this kind of music but there isn't really a dress code to this genre. In music magazines, this genre blends into a few other genres such as Rock as it's similar. Most magazines feature Rock and Indie. The band in the picture is the Indie band "The Kooks".
Rock
This genre was the bases for most genres, it single-handed changed the music scene. Rock spawned so many genres that it still remains one of the most popular genres after all these years. Even some pop music use rock as it's very versatile. It gave birth to the idea of the band, singer, electric guitar(s) and drums. There isn't a stereotyping for this genre as it's so integrated into the music scene that most genres just sit on top of it, so if someone likes a genre, they will probably like rock music. In music magazines, this genre is used constantly as it's so popular. The band in the picture is the rock band "Foo Fighters".
Heavy Metal
This genre is the very heavy side of rock, it features the same band qualities as rock but it sounds metallic and hard. The guitarist go into fast solos and people "Mosh" to it, which is when the audience get into circles and jump and push each other to the music. This genre is stereotyped as people who wear leather, ride motorbikes etc. The genre contains a select few band as some could be just classed as Metal, there are lots of genres based around Metal. In music magazines, this genre features slightly in music magazines as most people who like this don't really read those kinds of magazines. The band in the picture is the Heavy Metal band "Metallica".
Goth
This is the genre that Emo came from, they originally wear dark clothes with dark make up. It's a mix of styles, it isn't always heavy music but it has to be slightly depressing as that is the essence of Goth. Goth is used as the word for melancholy because the idea of the genre is meant to be dark and depressing. The stereotypical Goth , as I mentioned, wears all black, black make-up (guys and girls) and is generally depressing. Some extreme people believe them to be devil worshipers (same as a lot of metal bands). In music magazines, this genre itself isn't really spoken of, except for the bands, as it's a controversial genre. The band in the picture is the Gothic band "Evanescence".
Textual Analysis - Double Page Spread 1
Textual Analysis - Double Page Spread
There are three main columns referring to the story.
This makes it easier for the reader to read and gives it a smarter edge. There
is more image than text; this is to attract the reader. Your eye is drawn to
the main picture with pictures over it as it attracts the reader and gives it
style. The colour template is white with bits of red, these are welcoming
colours to keep the reader interested. The mode of address is informal to make
the reader feel relaxed and casual. The main titles contain metaphors etc to
attract the reader. The story is about a club closing down and people’s stories
of the club. Its focus is on the story and people reminiscing. The pictures are
close-ups and depict different people with mostly white backgrounds. They all
have quite straight faces which makes it look cooler. The pre-dominant image is
the background which shows the club. They all show them in club backgrounds
which depicts the target audience. They’re keeping to a certain way of writing
and it’s in the normal column layout. The target audience for this article are
people who like club music etc. I can tell who the target audience is because
the writing is informal, the pictures contain the genre of music and the
colours represent its identity. Overall, this double page spread shows the
target audience well and contains an interesting story for the reader.
1. Club Magazine
There are three main columns referring to the story.
This makes it easier for the reader to read and gives it a smarter edge. There
is more image than text; this is to attract the reader. Your eye is drawn to
the main picture with pictures over it as it attracts the reader and gives it
style. The colour template is white with bits of red, these are welcoming
colours to keep the reader interested. The mode of address is informal to make
the reader feel relaxed and casual. The main titles contain metaphors etc to
attract the reader. The story is about a club closing down and people’s stories
of the club. Its focus is on the story and people reminiscing. The pictures are
close-ups and depict different people with mostly white backgrounds. They all
have quite straight faces which makes it look cooler. The pre-dominant image is
the background which shows the club. They all show them in club backgrounds
which depicts the target audience. They’re keeping to a certain way of writing
and it’s in the normal column layout. The target audience for this article are
people who like club music etc. I can tell who the target audience is because
the writing is informal, the pictures contain the genre of music and the
colours represent its identity. Overall, this double page spread shows the
target audience well and contains an interesting story for the reader.
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