Planning: Production Proposal

Research: Typical reader portfolio

Research: The main genre of Music Magazine (Video)

This video has been chosen beacause it represents the type of genre my music magazine is going to be based on, Rap & Hip Hop. The artists, in this video, apply and appeal to many of my audiences. I will use some of these artists as my sub stories in my magazines and use some of their existing products for analysis & inspiration.

Research: Colour Scheme

Research: Market Research

 

There are few similar products on the market such as VIBE and Kerrang. VIBE and Kerrang are both sold at good prices.
Kerrag is more targeted at male rock/heavy and soft metal as they advertise a lot of famous rockstars/bands (e.g. Biffy clyro, the Maine, etc). Kerrang has a dark punky scheme on there front cover.  VIBE is a more sophisticated and publishes more articles about rich rap & RnB artist who usually top the charts. Both magazines are predominately masculine. Both magazines are expensive however they do stand out in the shops due to their front covers and fonts. Both of these magazines have a relatively young audience.

 

 

 

Research: Font

Research: Conventions

Research: Existing Products Analysis

Research: Survey and Results

Questionnaire from Ryco96

Research: Male rappers (rap genre)

Men are represented as strong and dominant people as they’re known for  being involved in action packed situations

In the rap genre men are  represented as treating girls as trophies by exploiting them and using them as sexual objects. This is to show that they’re so successful that lots of girls want them.

Men in the rap genre are represented as  tough people through the stereotypical view of them carrying weapons, smoking drugs etc. All of these emphasise the toughness.

 

These types of representation are shown throughout the many magazine of the 21st century and are often linked to rap genre magazines, such as 'VIBE'.

RESEARCH & PLANNING SECTION

This concludes my preliminary task, now onto my research and planning!

Preliminary task

I wasn't feeling comfortable with InDesign at the start, I used my basic amount of knowledge I had to plan, research and construct my premlinary front page and contents page.

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog for AS media.
For my AS media production I will be creating an magazine; front page, contents page and double page spread. Before I construct my production I will do much research and planning, which will documented onto my blog, at each stage, as I go along. I will also conclude my production with an evaluation of my production.
I hope you enjoy my blog! Have a wonderful day/evening/night.