IN WHAT WAYS DOES YOUR

MEDIA PRODUCT USE,

DEVELOP OR CHALLENGE

FORMS AND CONVENTIONS

OF REAL MEDIA PRODUCTS?

MAIN TASK EVALUATION

QUESTION 1:

The Masthead: The Kerrang magazine features a large white filled mast head at the top of the page. I have imitated this is on my magazine as It features white large text in the same way and formatted the Kerrang masthead is.

Cover lines: The Kerrang magazine features a cover line that incorporates an exclamation mark which allows the text to stand out and makes the reader more aware of the task. The exclamation mark is also featured in my work to obtain the same eye catching element of the cover line.

Images: The Kerrang magazine has a Close up image of the artist chosen for the magazine. I have chosen not to emulate this feature as instead I wanted to use a photo that could include the guitar as well. Although the Kerrang magazine doesn’t feature a musical instrument the same genre of music is mentioned throughout the magazine. My magazine challenges the conventions of Kerrang magazine as it features the artist and the instrument they are most know for.

Left Third: The pug of the Kerrang magazine is featured in the left third of the page. My cover lines are featured in the left third of the page so that if in stores and it was covered by part of a second magazine the articles can still be identified.

CVI: The main image in vibe magazine is featured in the centre with the same artist displayed behind it. I have challenged this layout by using the wall image as the main image and incorporating two smaller images to go alongside the text interview and pull quotes on the page.

Colour Scheme: The colours of both vibes double page spread and mine are different however they feature the same simplicity as they both have 3 main colours. This is important as it doesn’t take the readers attention off the text for too long but allows them to stay interested as the colours provide a more aesthetically pleasing look

Pull Quotes: The vibe magazine features one main pull quote by the CVI. I have challenged this feature by creating two pull quotes situated next to images relatable to the interview article. This helps break up the text and make it easier to read.

Image Layout: In the Q contents magazine the images referring to the contents page numbers are situated in square boxes on numerous positions around the page. I have challenged this effect by creating a polarised type contents page which features my images and corresponding text and page numbers in on column

Theme: The Q contents page features a white background with no real detail included on it. I have challenged this concept to try to make my magazine look more appealing to someone looking to buy it. To achieve this I have inserted a picture as my background image of the main artist of my magazine. This would draw more attention to my magazine as the artist is quite clearly the main focus of the page.

Editors Column: Q magazine does not feature an editors column. I have challenged this by creating one as I think that it is important to address the readers interests in the magazine and to give them an insight to the rest of the magazine.