I have tried to make my magazine as conventional as possible whist still creating a unique piece. The masthead for my magazine was created using the font 'All Over Again' in capitals. I think that the style of the font represents the genre and target audience of my magazine well as it is quite loose and displays a lot of attitude which is also reflected in the model. I have tried to make the masthead represent the genre like the rock magazine 'Kerrang' as this is really successful and helps let potential buyers know whether this is the magazine for them. I have used a bold white out line on navy text as these colours work really well together and are also unique in the fact that most conventional mastheads feature red. I think that the combination of both conventional and unconventional features that have been used in my masthead have made it more successful and memorable as it is more unique. Mise-en-scene of images
I think the mis-en-scene of my images follow the codes and conventions of music magazines well. This is because, I used a variety of camera angles and model positions. The images that I have used on both my front cover and my double page represent the attitude of teenagers which is the effect that I was hoping to achieve as these are more appealing to my target audience. In addition to this, the majority of my images follow the conventions of magazines by displaying the artist as a typical young adult who does not care what others think. This is partly portrayed by the mode of address as my model is looking directly at the camera in most of the photos. My cover model has similar conventions to the singer Jesse J who has striking hair colour with a fierce attitude. She is very popular amoungst teenager due to her unique style and feistyness which would also suit my target audience. Costumes and Props
The costumes and props used throughout “Outloud” are conventional and appealing to my target audience. The style of clothing worn by my model is that of a similar style seen in many fashion magazines so will therefore attract my target audinece. I based the idea of the leopard print trousers from those worn by Cheryl Cole in her 'Fight For This Love' video. I think that she is a very popular role model and icon amoungst young people and is often seen as a style icon, which is why I have used her style in my models clothing. The leopard print is also a strong bold print which is currently in trend (fits in with target audience of young adults who are into fashion) however also ties in with the representation of being 'fierce'. In addition to this, the props features are commonly used in existing magazines. For example the model on the front cover of my magazine features a cap which is often seen as an icon of teenagers/ young adults with attitude, which is the impression that I wanted to portray.
People
The people used in my magazine are quite conventional. The models featured on my contents page are dressed in popular highstreet trend which helps the readers relate more to them. The model featured on my front cover and on the double page interview is conventional in her body language as photoshoots are very much posed. The model was chosen by using a teenager/ young adult on the front of my magazine and featuring a girl as the artist, the audience will be able to relate and aspire to be like them.
Title Font and Style
I created the masthead "Outloud" by using the font 'All Over Again' in InDesign and then adding a heavy outline and drop shadow to it. I think my title is slightly unconventional in the sense that mastheads are normally one block colour with no outline. However I feel that this will appeal more to my teenage/ young adult target audience because it will be more visually appealing to them. The title on my double page spread is conventional as it is the largest font size on the page and it’s bold and eye catching. It is also written in a a way which looks like its a persons hand writing which makes the reader relate more to the article. The colour of the text works well in attracting my target audience as it is bold and eye catching. It also fits in well with my house style.
Written Content
The (copy) written content of my magazine follows the codes and conventions of a real music magazine well by covering similar topics and featuring popular articles written in an easy to read way. In the interview for example questions have been asked such as what was their life like before they came famous, rumours surrounding them, how they came up with their name and whether the have any tours planned etc. All of these questions could be found in a real music magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults. The standfirst at the beginning of my article is written in a conventional way which gives a breif note as to what the interview is about. I have also included a much shorter quick interview where the artist is asked a range of quick questions which is an appealing feature to my target audience as it enables them to find out quick facts about the artist if the have not got time to read the whole article.
Music Genre And How Your Magazine Suggests It
The genre of my magazine is very much mixed however it mainly focuses on modern chart music which is generally pop. I think that the genre is very clear from the range of images used and the articles featured on my contents page as they include big name stars such as Rihanna who is a very popular pop artist. The mise en scene of the images also connotes the genre of pop as I have dressed the main interview artist in leopard print trousers which are also associated with stars such as Cheryl Cole. I also think that it the genre is reflected very much as chart/ pop music as the contents will include articles such as biggest selling singles of 2010.
Contents Page
My contents page is conventional to music magazines of a similar genre and target audience to mine. One of the conventional features of my contents page is the image of the front cover. This enables the reader to refer back to the cover without having to turn the page. Another conventional feature would be that the articles are divided under sub headings which makes it easier for the reader to find what they want. The use of colour has been kept to a minimum so it is not too in your face. The colours and style used are part of my house style which was kept the same throughout. A small gutter has been used between the columns to help break up the content.
The costumes and props used throughout “Outloud” are conventional and appealing to my target audience. The style of clothing worn by my model is that of a similar style seen in many fashion magazines so will therefore attract my target audinece. I based the idea of the leopard print trousers from those worn by Cheryl Cole in her 'Fight For This Love' video. I think that she is a very popular role model and icon amoungst young people and is often seen as a style icon, which is why I have used her style in my models clothing. The leopard print is also a strong bold print which is currently in trend (fits in with target audience of young adults who are into fashion) however also ties in with the representation of being 'fierce'. In addition to this, the props features are commonly used in existing magazines. For example the model on the front cover of my magazine features a cap which is often seen as an icon of teenagers/ young adults with attitude, which is the impression that I wanted to portray.People
The people used in my magazine are quite conventional. The models featured on my contents page are dressed in popular highstreet trend which helps the readers relate more to them. The model featured on my front cover and on the double page interview is conventional in her body language as photoshoots are very much posed. The model was chosen by using a teenager/ young adult on the front of my magazine and featuring a girl as the artist, the audience will be able to relate and aspire to be like them.
Title Font and Style
I created the masthead "Outloud" by using the font 'All Over Again' in InDesign and then adding a heavy outline and drop shadow to it. I think my title is slightly unconventional in the sense that mastheads are normally one block colour with no outline. However I feel that this will appeal more to my teenage/ young adult target audience because it will be more visually appealing to them. The title on my double page spread is conventional as it is the largest font size on the page and it’s bold and eye catching. It is also written in a a way which looks like its a persons hand writing which makes the reader relate more to the article. The colour of the text works well in attracting my target audience as it is bold and eye catching. It also fits in well with my house style.
Written Content
The (copy) written content of my magazine follows the codes and conventions of a real music magazine well by covering similar topics and featuring popular articles written in an easy to read way. In the interview for example questions have been asked such as what was their life like before they came famous, rumours surrounding them, how they came up with their name and whether the have any tours planned etc. All of these questions could be found in a real music magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults. The standfirst at the beginning of my article is written in a conventional way which gives a breif note as to what the interview is about. I have also included a much shorter quick interview where the artist is asked a range of quick questions which is an appealing feature to my target audience as it enables them to find out quick facts about the artist if the have not got time to read the whole article.Music Genre And How Your Magazine Suggests It
The genre of my magazine is very much mixed however it mainly focuses on modern chart music which is generally pop. I think that the genre is very clear from the range of images used and the articles featured on my contents page as they include big name stars such as Rihanna who is a very popular pop artist. The mise en scene of the images also connotes the genre of pop as I have dressed the main interview artist in leopard print trousers which are also associated with stars such as Cheryl Cole. I also think that it the genre is reflected very much as chart/ pop music as the contents will include articles such as biggest selling singles of 2010. Layout
The layout and composition of my magazine I believe is very conventional. My front cover features an attractive and bold masthead, which helps sell it to my target audience. I have tried to use the rule of thirds whilst constructing my cover for a more conventional finish. The type of shots of images that I have used vary from ones with a direct mode of address and ones with indirect which helps to engage the reader. I have also used a range of fonts on the page to help the different cover lines stand out. In terms of conventional features my magazine also has a banner across the bottom of the page advertising an inside page and a tag line which helps 'sell' the magazine to my target audience. In terms of written content I have used buzz words and tags to engage and attract my target audience. My contents page of my magazine is also conventional in terms of comparison to my main competitors. I have categorized the articles under headings to make it easier for the reader to find what they want. The house style has remained consistent throughout, creating a more professional finish. My double page article is set out in columns with pull quotes from within the article next to the images to help grab the readers attention. A standfirst has also been included which introduces the reader to the article. 
Contents Page
My contents page is conventional to music magazines of a similar genre and target audience to mine. One of the conventional features of my contents page is the image of the front cover. This enables the reader to refer back to the cover without having to turn the page. Another conventional feature would be that the articles are divided under sub headings which makes it easier for the reader to find what they want. The use of colour has been kept to a minimum so it is not too in your face. The colours and style used are part of my house style which was kept the same throughout. A small gutter has been used between the columns to help break up the content. 
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