Friday, 30 September 2011
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Brief Magazine Analysis
I have picked the 'NME' music magazine (with the image of a male holding a dog on the cover) to analyse.
I feel that the target audience for this music magazine are both males and females aged around 16 to 30. I think this because the design is quite modern which suggests that all of the music related information is 'now' and up to date. Also, the cover includes a sell line 'The state of music today' which gives examples of all current music. The orange colour on the cover also suggests that it is a unisex magazine because males are associated with the colour blue, and females with red, however, orange could draw attention to both males and females.
Personally, I think that the text is trying to sell an up to date music journal for young adults making them feel that they are listening or gossiping about the latest music hits or albums etc. This will draw in attention from young audiences as music is a craze which every teenager inspires to have the best knowledge about.
I feel that the magazine is trying to set a 'laid back' tone with a great sense of normality. I think this because the image of a male holding his dog is quite informal and gives a 'cool' look which maybe the aim of the magazine as young adults like to be 'cool' and stand out from the crowd.
In terms of ideology, the main image on the cover of the magazine implies that the male is genuine by his stance and facial expression, and also the normality of holding a dog. This may indicate that the information that is placed in the magazine is also genuine.
I feel that the target audience for this music magazine are both males and females aged around 16 to 30. I think this because the design is quite modern which suggests that all of the music related information is 'now' and up to date. Also, the cover includes a sell line 'The state of music today' which gives examples of all current music. The orange colour on the cover also suggests that it is a unisex magazine because males are associated with the colour blue, and females with red, however, orange could draw attention to both males and females.
Personally, I think that the text is trying to sell an up to date music journal for young adults making them feel that they are listening or gossiping about the latest music hits or albums etc. This will draw in attention from young audiences as music is a craze which every teenager inspires to have the best knowledge about.
I feel that the magazine is trying to set a 'laid back' tone with a great sense of normality. I think this because the image of a male holding his dog is quite informal and gives a 'cool' look which maybe the aim of the magazine as young adults like to be 'cool' and stand out from the crowd.
In terms of ideology, the main image on the cover of the magazine implies that the male is genuine by his stance and facial expression, and also the normality of holding a dog. This may indicate that the information that is placed in the magazine is also genuine.
Monday, 26 September 2011
My Coursework
This blog that I have created will be used to publish my coursework.
The coursework brief I have chosen is the Music Magazine. I will focus on popular music such as pop, or possilbly indie rock. I feel that these genres are popular and will sell more to teenage audiences (my target audience).
I was inspired by the bold 'NME' magazine design as the use of three colours stands out to the reader when standing on a shelf. On the other hand, I would like to create a unique magazine cover which will stand out from any others currently on sale. I would also like to create a magazine which can be continually published into a weekly magazine including all of the latest music from my focused genre. I will include catchy sell lines which will appeal to my audience and increase the amount of sales. Overall, I would just like to create a unique magazine which will stand out.
The coursework brief I have chosen is the Music Magazine. I will focus on popular music such as pop, or possilbly indie rock. I feel that these genres are popular and will sell more to teenage audiences (my target audience).
I was inspired by the bold 'NME' magazine design as the use of three colours stands out to the reader when standing on a shelf. On the other hand, I would like to create a unique magazine cover which will stand out from any others currently on sale. I would also like to create a magazine which can be continually published into a weekly magazine including all of the latest music from my focused genre. I will include catchy sell lines which will appeal to my audience and increase the amount of sales. Overall, I would just like to create a unique magazine which will stand out.
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