DPS Draft 2

Contents Page Draft 2

Front Cover Draft 2

TA Research- Comments on Drafts of Front Cover, Contents and DPS

Can you identify the music genre from the front cover?

• Rock
• Rock
• Rock
• Rock
• Rock

Is synergy created between the pages? How?

• With the colour scheme and photos
• Same colour scheme
• Same colour scheme and fonts
• Black and white background too common

Are there iconic, symbolic or indexical signs? What are they?

• Blacks and red's for rock
• Dark clothing and make-up, linking to rock
• Dark colours, lace top
• Dark colours and costumes
• Colours

Who do you think the TA is? Gender? Ethnicity? Sexuality?

• Women 16+
• Women 16-18
• Women mainly 16-21
• Women 16-19
• Female-Teens

What representations are created?

• Independent woman, rebelling
• Strong fighting women
• Strong women, kicking-Rock style
• Rebelious women

Is the language formal, informal or a mixture

• Mixture
• Mixture
• Mix
• Mix
• Informal

Is there anything missing? Anything you would like to see added? Are there changes you think should be made?

• The price
• The price
• Include price
• Issue number
• Front page needs breaking glass near/around foot

DPS Story

After a year in the making, her blood, sweat and tears have all been worth it as V!OLET gets her first number 1 with her new album, ColourFlash. She spoke to us in an exclusive interview about how ‘proud and happy’ she is with the amazing reaction from her fans to the new album. ‘I’m overwhelmed’ she said, ‘The fact I have such a fantastic and supporting fan base after only 2 albums, it’s wild’. With over 1 million records selling in the first week, it’s a personal feat for the pop rock sensation V!OLET.
She grew up in a small northern town, moving down to London with her original band, The Colour Bandits. They spent 3 years together, taking on small gigs and venues until some success in 2007 when they were invited to be an opening act for a concert at the O2 Arena. From there they slowly got bigger, however the band members were realising their individual personalities and ideas were causing arguments and anguish. And so, in 2011, the band split up, saying ‘It’s been a blast, but we need to develop our own art to keep it real for the fans. We owe everything to them.’
A year later, V!OLET started working on her first album, ‘BrightSkies’ with her new backing band, who she says have been her best friends for the past 3 years, helping her with everything happening in her life: both the ups and downs. ‘I couldn’t wish for more amazing friends’ she told us. ‘It was hard to start out again’ V!OLET reveals, ‘luckily the diehard fans were still there, the fact they were so supportive of my new music was so inspirational for me’. She talks of how even though some were still wanting The Colour Bandits to reform, the sheer amount of love and support she got for her individual career really  encouraged her at a time when she was unsure of herself.
Her latest album took a year to make, with hardships and heartbreak as V!OLET’s Grandmother sadly passed away whilst she was recording; meaning the release date was set back a month. However V!OLET carried on and released this brilliant album. ‘It was difficult’ she recalls, as she tried to juggle recording times as well as spending time with her family to grieve. In the time she had as a break, she managed to write another emotional song for the album, which she has dedicated to her Grandmother. The song: ‘White Is The Flag Of Hope’ as her Grandmother’s favourite colour was white. It was a hard time for her, but she is now ‘stronger than ever’, and over the moon about ColourFlash.
When asked about where she got the inspiration for the new album, she paused. ‘I suppose it’s about experiences that life has thrown at me whether I wanted them or not’ she went on slowly to explain, ‘I’ve been through a lot of shit, and I know that the fans can relate to that through my music’. She went on to tell us that a lot of her music tells small stories of events from her life she had pent up emotions about, as she likes to express her views through the lyrics to her songs. ‘Many people underestimate the time and thought put into the creative process of song writing’ V!OLET shared about how long it took her to write the new album. ‘You can think of a possible line for a song anytime, whether you’re in the supermarket or in a meeting, and you can’t force it or it won’t suit the song. The fans know when you’re not putting your heart and soul into the work, and I want to give them the best I can create.’
We asked what it was like, knowing that so many people listen to her music and idolise her. ‘It’s crazy’ she responds, almost in shock ‘Sometimes I kinda stop and just think ‘Holy shit! These people like my music’. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming when I hear one of my songs on the radio but if I am, I really don’t want to wake up’. She talks about how hard it was when the original band was first starting out, and how much had changed since then. Instead of hoping to be a supporting act, she’s now the headliner asking others to be her openers. ‘I know how hard it can be, to be starting out with nothing to your name, so I like to find less well known bands to tour with to give them the chance that I so desperately needed once.’ She also explains how some artists have forgotten their past and put themselves above the rest, but she wants to stay true to her fans. ‘I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support, I owe them so much. I can only hope they can see how thankful I am through my new album.’

DPS draft 1

This is m first draft for the DPS. I am very pleased with how it is looking so far and the progress I'm having.

Contents Draft 1

This is my first contents draft. I am going to change the layout of the first side to be one photo, which will be the photo currently on the front cover. This is because I can then have text around it about the DPS. Also, I will use the gold colour on the page numbers instead of the pink/purple.

Front Cover Draft 1

This is my first front cover draft. I have decided against using this photo for the front cover now, as it breaks too many conventions as her feet are at the top. Instead this photo will be used as a feature on the contents page. For the front cover photo, the model will be stood up and looking into camera to follow conventions. Also, I will change the layout of the title to say the full title without abbreviations.

Organisation of Actors/Models

I sent an email to all three models:

Photoshoot Plan 4

Organisation of Equipment

The equipment I used was:

• A Panasonic Lumix TZ62 camera which I borrowed from the Brigg Sixth Form Media Department.
• A tripod which I also borrowed from the Media Department

Organisation of Costumes/Makeup/Props

I asked Sarah if she had certain items of clothing, which she did, so the model provided he own costume. This was a grey top, a grey jacket with a leather jacket over the top, then black ripped jeans and black converse.
The model did her makeup to my instruction, so the makeup was quite natural but with thick eyeliner and red lipstick.
There were no props involved with the photoshoot.

Organisation of Actors/Models

I sent a message over Facebook to my model, Sarah, saying:

'Hi Sarah, I was wondering if you be able to model for my music magazine. The photoshoot would be on the Friday 4th December from 11 till 11:30am at Brigg Park. If you are available, would you be able to wear black ripped jeans, a grey top and jacket with a leather jacket over the top. Thanks, Amy'

She replied saying she was willing to model for me,and that she was available and had that outfit.

Photo Shoot Plan 3

Organisation of Equipment

For the photoshoot I used:

• A Panasonic Lumix TZ62 camera, which I borrowed from the Media Department at Brigg Sixth Form.
• A reflector I created using a sheet of cardboard and tinfoil.

Organisation of Costumes/Makeup/Props

For the costume, I asked the model to supply clothes I knew she owned which fit the genre of my music magazine, which were black jeans, a black floaty crop top, a black leather jacket and some black wedge heels.
I did her makeup as I wanted it to be similar to the first photoshoot she modelled for, using black and gold eyeshadow and winged eyeliner.
There were no props involved in the photoshoot.

Organisation of Actors/Models

I sent a text to Amy Johnson saying:

'Hi, I wanted to thank you for modelling for my music magazine, the photos will probably be used on the front cover and DPS. I was wondering if you would be able to help me out again by taking part in another photoshoot, this time around the bridge in Brigg. It would be on Friday 27th November from 1 till 2pm. If you are available,would you be able to wear a black floaty crop top, a leather jacket, black jeans and black wedge heels with straight hair. Thanks, Amy.'

She replied saying she was available and willing to participate in another photoshoot.

Photo Shoot Plan 2

Best Photos from Photoshoot 1

I really like this photo, even though it breaks convention due to the model not looking into the camera. The lights are reflecting into her eyes, as well as highlighting the colour gradient of her hair. I also like the grey background contrasting with her skin and outfit. The shot is medium close-up with the model centred to the left, allowing blank space, which I really like.

This shot is a medium long, and I really like how the lights are positioned, making the leather jacket shine and contrast her jeans, and the light reflecting off of her face. As well as this, I also like the way her hair has fallen slightly over her face, and the lines of layers in her hair.














I like this medium long shot as the shoes and outfit is very reflective of pop rock. The background has a gradient on it, created by the lights, making the area around the model lighter, which I really like. I also like how the model is looking int the camera, and the pose she has, which is quite feisty.

This is an extreme closeup, which I like because of the way her eyes have reflected the lights, and has brought out the colour of her eyes. I also like the way her hair is spread out on the floor.










This is a long shot, with the model looking directly into camera, following conventions. I like this photo for multiple reasons, one is the way her hair is laid out, showing the way she has ombre. Another reason is that her pose shows her to be quite fun, with her legs up the wall, and is still maintaing the rock genre with her facial expressions. Also, the way she has crossed her legs over directly in the middle of the photo creates quite a nice symmetry in the photo, with her torso being diagonal to make the photo more fun.

This photo was created as my idea was that the model would be celebrating a new album that has recently come and and done well. The moving balloons and the still model have created a nice effect which I really like. The photo has been taken just as the balloons frame  the models face, and she is looking directly into camera with a slight smile which shows her happiness at the new album doing well.

This is a continuation of the celebratory theme, with the camera focusing on the models hand whilst blowing the confetti. I like how the models face is slightly blurry and the fact she is not looking at the camera, which breaks conventions but is quite interesting.

Organisation of Equipment

The equipment I was using:

• Lights
• White Backing Sheet
• Panasonic Lumix TZ  62

This equipment was already at the Brigg Sixth Form Media Department, and so when we arrived at location we only had to set up and arrange the lighting for the photoshoot.

Organisation of Costumes/Makeup/Props

For the costume, I asked my model to wear black jeans, and then supplied a top that I already had, which was a black lacy crop top, as it fit with my genre.
I did the models make up as well, and used black and gold eyeshadow with winged eyeliner to give the photos a more grunge style.
I bought the props, confetti and balloons, from a card shop and brought them to the photoshoot.

Organisation of Actors/Models

I sent my model, Amy Jonhson a text message which said:

'Hi Amy, I was wondering if you would be able to be a model for the front cover of my music magazine for Media. The photoshoot would take place on Tuesday 20th October 6-7:30 pm and would take place at the Media Department at Brigg Sixth Form. If you are available, would you be able to wear black jeans and have straight hair, I will provide the rest of the outfit. Thanks, Amy.'

She then replied saying she was available and willing to take part in the photoshoot.

Photo Shoot Plan 1

Magazine Designs

TA Research Answers

    

This is an example of the questionnaire I gave to my target audience, and a table of the results I gained.

• From the first 2 results, I can see that my idea to have a story in my contents page about a band I like supporting gay rights would be a good idea. I wanted to use this idea as it brings in all sexualities in my target audience.
• From the 3rd result, I can see that dressing my models in a grunge style for photo shoots would be a good idea, as most like this style.
• From the 4th result, I can see that having my female models in strong poses and going against Mulvey's theory of the 'male gaze' would be a good idea.
• From the 5th result, I can see that giving information about concerts and gigs, or putting a story about them on my contents page, would attract my audience as they like visiting them.
• From the 6th result, I can see that an equal amount like pink to not liking pink, so I should include some in my magazine to attract a female audience, but not too much.
• From the 7th result, I can see that most prefer blue colours to oranges, however it is quite equal so I have some space to do what I think will be more effective with the rest of the magazine.
• From the 8th result, I can see that most people do not find bad language offensive, and so could include it in my DPS story if I believe it will fit with the context of the story.
• From the 9th result, I can see that most people do not want information on outfits, however I could create a small story on the contents page on it for those who would like that knowledge.
• From the 10th result, I can see that most people do want some sort of freebies to go with the magazine.
• From the 11th result, I can see that people do not mind what kind of freebie is in a magazine, so I can decide if a CD or a download will go better with the magazine, and with the DPS.
• From the 12th result, I can see that most people do not like adverts, so I will not include them in my magazine.
• From the 13th result, I can see that most do like puns, so I could include them in some of the titles for the contents page, or in the DPS story.
• From the 14th result, I can see that people do not like cheesy photos, so I will try not to include them, and if I do, there will be a maximum of 2.
• From the 15th result, I can see that most people shop online, however there is quite a few people who do not. Due to this, I can put some links to the internet in the magazine, as well as links on social media to the magazine.
• From the 16th result, I can see that there is an almost equal amount of people that like natural and dark makeup, so I will include some photos with more natural makeup and some with darker makeup in my photo shoots.
• From the 17th result, I can see that competitions interest most people, so I could include a competition page on the contents page.
• From the 18th and 19th result, I can see that around half the people I gave the questionnaires to would follow a magazine on some form of social media, so I think I will include some links or mention of the magazines social media page inside the magazine, probably on the contents page.
• From the 20th result, I can see that most people would prefer a clearer front cover, and so I will make sure mine is not cluttered with too many stories, or competitions.
• From the 21st and 22nd result, I can see that most people would prefer to have a more expensive magazine with better quality that comes out monthly, so I will create my magazine with quality in mind.
• From the 23rd result, I can see that most people want a solo artist on the front cover, and so I will make sure that I have only one person on my front cover.
• From the 24th result, I can see that there are equal amounts of people that want gossip and that don't in a magazine, so I will include some on the contents page, but not over 3 stories on it.
• The 25th question was a bad question to ask as many people were not sure on what to answer so it didn't particularly gain a result other than name ideas, none of which particularly appeal to me.

How Analysis has Affected my Creativity

DPS Pages
I like the integration of the outfit and the text. I also really like the bold font of the headline, and how it sits in relation to the rest of the spread.I like the drop capital, and how much the white on black text stands out. I also like the colour scheme with gold words bringing some colour to the page.I like the drop capital, as well the integration of the image and text, especially the red coverline.
It has shown me aspects that I would like to include in my own double page spread, such as the multiple photos to break up text and the dark clothing on my models in photos.
It has shown me what I do not like and would change such as the amount of white space on the page.

Contents Pages

I really like the way they have photos on both pages, but with one page dedicated specifically to photos. I also like the way most the photos have the same colour scheme, which matches in with the rest of the contents.I like the larger amount of white space included in this contents, it shows the magazine to be of a higher quality. I also like the way they use the red to highlight anything important, as well as headlines.I don't like how crowded this contents page is, with the text and images almost battling for more space. However, I do like the effects they have put onto some of the photos, and might explore putting effects on my own photos.

Front Covers

I like the red, black and grey colour scheme however I don't like how busy the cover looks.I don't overly like the colour scheme as the pink clashes with the blue and grey however like how the cover looks with the slightly diagonal headline and the image overlapping the masthead.I really like the blue background reflecting summer mixed with the ice cream props.
I like the way it overlaps the masthead and breaks convention. I think I will use this on my magazine.
I also like the bright yellow used to highlight the headline.
I don't like how the band is stood, it makes the person on the far right seem like an add-on, and not part of the band.

Questions for TA Research

The questions that that I shall ask are:

1. Do you know who Fall Out Boy/Panic!At The Disco are?
2. Do you support gay rights?
3. Do you like grunge style?
4. Do you like strong independent women?
5. Do you like going to concerts/gigs?
6. Do you like the colour pink?
7. Do you prefer oranges or blues?
8. Do you find bad language offensive?
9. Do you want information on female singers outfits?
10. Do you want freebies?
11. Do you prefer CD's or downloads?
12. Would you follow a magazine Facebook page?
13. Would you follow a magazine on Twitter?
14. Would you want a busy or clearer front cover?
15. Would you want gossip in a magazine?
16. Would you prefer a magazine to be cheaper or more expensive but better quality?
17. Would you prefer a weekly or monthly magazine?
18. Would you prefer a group shot or a solo artist on the front cover?
19. Do you like adverts?
20. Do you like puns?
21. Do you like 'cheesy' photos?
22. Do you shop online?
23. Do you prefer natural makeup or darker makeup/eyeshadow?
24. Do competitions interest you?
25. What do you imagine a pop rock magazine to be called?

I shall give these questions to my target audience and post the responses.

Target Audience Profile 2- Slidley

Amy Jacklin's Slidely by Slidely Slideshow

Front Cover Analysis 6

The band is arranged in a line, and their image takes up most of the page. The image is very clear and focused, with a very uncluttered background as it is a studio shot. The blue of the background, as well as the light shining off the metal hands and the ice cream are pragmatics of summer. The headline relates to the image as it is the name of the band. Clothing choices are odd as they completely hide the identity of the people, but are very recognisable Daft Punk. They break conventions as it prevents the band members from looking into the camera. It does reflect their genre of electronic rock however, with t he futuristic helmets are hands.
The magazine does not have any freebies. The most outstanding feature of the cover is the photo of Daft Punk, especially the reflective shine from the metal hands which really draws the eye. The masthead takes up around 1/6 of the page. There are 7 cover stories with one banner. There is one pug in the top right corner to daw in readers. The colour scheme is red, white and blue.
How This HasAffected My Research and Creativity
I really like the blue background reflecting summer mixed with the ice cream props.

Front Cover Analysis 5

The shot is a long shot, and the image takes up most of the page. The image is very clear and focused, with a boat background as it is a studio shot with a green screen. The headline relates to the image as it is the name of the band. Clothing choices show that they are vintage rock and also are very smart casual. The black fingerless gloves shows that is more of a rock artist. He holds no props. There are also no freebies.
It follows conventions, with the most outstanding feature being the headline. The masthead takes up around 1/6 of the page. There are 4 cover stories. There are no pugs, banners or puffs. The colour scheme is pink, grey, black and white.

How this has affected my research and planning
I don't overly like the colour scheme  as the pink clashes with the blue and grey however like how the cover looks with the slightly diagonal headline and the image overlapping the masthead.

Front Cover Analysis 4

The band is arranged in a line, and their image takes up 2/3rd's of the page. The image is very clear and focused, with a very uncluttered background as it is a studio shot. The headline relates to the image as it is the name of the band. Clothing choices show that they are classics due to the quite stylish but plain t-shirts and jackets, especially as the band are having a comeback. The long hair of one of the band shows that they are more of a rock band. They hold no props. There are also no freebies.
It follows conventions, with the most outstanding feature being the quote from the band. The masthead takes up around 1/6 of the page. There are 4 cover stories, and one banner. There are no pugs or puffs. The colour scheme is red, grey, black and white.

How this has affected my research and planning
I like the red, black and grey colour scheme however I don't like how busy the cover looks.

Contents Analysis 5

This contents page is from Mojo magazine. It has 116 pages and it has 15 stories in three sections. This is laid out in one column with 8 images. 4 of the articles are illustrated with an image. The page numbers are placed to the left of the articles and are font size 12 and are coloured themed according to which part of the magazine the article is in. There is some white space, from where text hasn't quite gone to the edge of the page, and in between page numbers however most space is taken up by the images. There is one studio shot and all other shots are on location. Each image has different clothes. This contents relates to the genre of pop rock through the artists they use in the magazine, as well as having quite a dark colour scheme used in their photos.
There is the logo of the magazine can be seen at the top of the column on the left. This creates synergy with the front cover as it is the same as on the front cover. The publisher of the magazine is Bauer Media Group. You can tell the target audience of young-mid adults from the artists they use, as well as having plenty of text to show they have lots of content for older audiences to read. The theory of Dyer, 'a star is an image, not a real person', can be applied through the obvious effect on the bottom picture in the collage.
How This Has Affected My Research and Creativity
I don't like how crowded this contents page is, with the text and images almost battling for more space. However, I do like the effects they have put onto some of the photos, and might explore putting effects on my own photos.

Contents Analysis 4

This contents page is from Q magazine. It has 92 pages and it has 17 stories in 2 sections. This is laid out in 4 columns with 5 images. 5 of the articles are illustrated with an image. The page numbers are placed on the left of the articles and are font size 14 and are in a simplistic style, simply being black and bold. This creates synergy with the front cover as the black, along with the red at the beginning of the articles and background white is the same colour scheme as the front cover. There is white space covering most of the page, due to the background being white, and the text not taking up too much space. There are 3 studio shots and rest are on location. Each image has different clothes. This contents relates to the genre of pop rock through the colour scheme including red and black, which are conventions of rock, and the artists they have in the magazine being a mix of pop and pop rock artists.
There is the logo of the magazine twice throughout the page, once at the top left in the headline, and once in the column to the right at the top. The publisher of the magazine is Bauer Media Group. You can tell the target audience of younger adults from the use of artists such as Robbie Williams and Lady Gaga. The theory of Dyer, 'a star is an image, not a real person', can be applied through the image of Robbie Williams, with the lighting to cause an effect on his hair that would not occur in real life.
How This Has Affected My Research and Planning
I like the larger amount of white space included in this contents, it shows the magazine to be of a higher quality. I also like the way they use the red to highlight anything important, as well as headlines.

Contents Analysis 3

This contents page is from Q magazine. It has 138 pages and it has 21 stories in 2 sections. This is laid out in 3 columns with 14 images. 11 of the articles are illustrated with an image. The page numbers are placed to the left of articles inside a red box and are font size 14 and are in a similar style to that of the front cover due to the red and white colour scheme. This creates synergy with the front cover as the font and colours are the same in both. There is some white space around where the text is. There are 3 studio shots and the rest are on location. Each image has different clothes. This contents relates to the genre of pop rock through the artists they have stories on, as well as using red in their colour scheme.

There is the logo of the magazine at three different places around the contents, once in the top right corner, in the bottom right corner on another magazine front cover, and in the middle of the left page on the circle. The publisher of the magazine is Bauer Media Group. You can tell the target audience is young- mid adults from quite trendy layout, with it being quite busy, mixed with using older artists such as David Bowie. The theory of Dyer, 'a star is an image, not a person', can be applied especially due to the makeup of David Bowie with the red and blue lightning strike.

How This Has Affected My Research and Creativity

I really like the way they have photos on both pages, but with one page dedicated specifically to photos. I also like the way most the photos have the same colour scheme, which matches in with the rest of the contents.

DPS analysis 4

This DPS is from Q Magazine October 2013.

The DPS begins on page 18 and has approx. 600 words. This appeals to a younger target audience of 15-30 years old.
Dyer suggests that 'a star is an image, not a real person'. This article supports this as although the image shows the band playing at a concert, however it will probably be a studio shot.
The writing is in four columns aligned to the left in a step formation with the headline spreading across one page, taking up around 1/8 of the page. There is a drop capital at the beginning of the main body of text.

The DPS is one continuous image with the main feature of the Kings of Leon taking up both pages, with three additional pictures in a collage in the bottom right corner of the right page. The Kings of Leon are a garage rock band, and is portrayed as such from the guitars and the drum set, as well as having lots of wires around the stage. The expressions show they are enjoying what they are doing, by smiling and seemingly talking to each other whilst playing None of the band are looking into the camera which breaks conventions.

They are probably a studio shot as whilst they seem to be at a concert, there is no obvious stage, and the screen is one of the shots includes a screen.
The way they are dressed is odd as it doesn't fit into rock conventions due to the white shirts and beige shoes. However the guitars do bring some rock ideology, being black, similarly to how the drums do.
The photo and  text is well integrated from the red in the American flag and the headlines. Using the red headline makes it stand out and brings the readers attention to the text. Also, from the American flag there are semiotics as we can tell the band is American and are proud of their heritage. In the red text it uses exaggeration, 'self-imposed exile' making there hiatus seem more serious than the band simply taking a break. It shows that the band are very happy to be back together and did not enjoy the break they took, even though they thought it was necessary, shown by the fact it was 'self-imposed'. The font of the headline is in serif script.

How this affects my planning and research

I like the drop capital, as well the integration of the image and text, especially the red coverline.

DPS analysis 3

This DPS is from Mojo November 2012.

The writing in in one column aligned to the right with the headline spreading across one page and onto the next, taking up around a quarter of the page in bold print. There is a drop capital at the beginning of the main body of text.

The DPS is one continuous image from a concert with the main feature of the omega men taking up one whole page, and then the drum and drummer taking up around a half of the next page. It is a low angle wide shot, allowing text to be put on top of the image in the space on the right. The Omega Men are a rock/western band, and is portrayed as such from mix of hats and long beards with large drum sets and guitars. The expressions show they are enjoying what they are doing, by smiling and looking like they are dancing from where their legs are placed. None of the band are looking into the camera which breaks conventions.

 It is probably a studio shot as whilst they seem to be at a concert, there is no background to their set other than the black backdrop. Due to the photo being monochrome, the white outfits are a stark contrast to the background, meaning the band members stand out and attention is brought to them. The black and white photo shows the band is older and that the magazine is for a older target audience due to the band being a classic.

The way they are dressed is odd and doesn't fit into either rock or western conventions. However the boots do bring some rock ideology, being black leather, similarly to how the hats bring in western conventions. From the outfits and the long beards, they seem to be appealing to an older target audience.
The monochrome photo and  text is well integrated as they are both white. The gold words bring a touch of colour to the DPS, making it seem to be a better quality. The font of the headline is in serif script in block capitals, with an effect on it to make the writing smudge slightly, making it look older as if in the old western classic films. This relates back to the genre of the band.

How this affects my planning and research

I like the drop capital, and how much the white on black text stands out. I also like the colour scheme with gold words bringing some colour to the page.

DPS analysis 2

This DPS is from Q magazine June 2014.

The DPS begins on page 46 of the magazine. This article is around 300 words. This appeals to a younger target audience (15-25 year olds) as it looks rebellious.

Mulvey suggests that there is the 'male gaze' that females in the media try to attract. This article both agrees and disagrees with that. Lily Allen is wearing full black whilst on a motorcycle, which suggests the idea that she is a strong independent female however her red heels can be found as being 'sexy' and attempting to appeal more to men.

The writing in in one column aligned to the left with a large headline taking up nearly half of the page in bold print, with the stand first then filling the page to around 2/3. There is a drop capital at the beginning of the main body of text taking up even more space.

The DPS is one continuous image with the main feature of Lily Allen taking up one whole page, and then the helmet taking up 1/6 of the next page. Lily Allen is a alternative pop/rock artist and is portrayed as quite mysterious with smoke over the photo wearing all black. This is also shown by her expression; she isn't smiling but has her mouth slightly open and has her face tilted backwards and up, but is looking slightly down at the camera with her eyes. Such features suggest that she is more of a rock artist. She is looking directly into camera which follows conventions.

It is a studio shot, with a plain background which brings the attention to Lily Allen on the motorcycle as well as the bold writing on the right. This plain background and dark clothing is synergetic with the front cover of the magazine.

Her posture is quite powerful in the way she is looking down at the camera, and how she is leaning forward could be seen as confrontational and intimidating.
The fact it is a studio shot supports Dyer who said 'a star is an image, not a real person'. The shot is quite obviously not natural as motorcycles are not usually inside.

She is dressed as a stereotypical rock artist, with black and leathers, with an aggressive pose. This implies she is feisty and is appealing to a more rebellious audience.

Her black clothing creates synergy with the text. The font is sans serif script in block capitals, with the white speech marks being a bigger font size to the text and a different colour to make the black stand out even more. The bold letters create quite a modern look.

How this affects my planning and research

I like the integration of the outfit and the text. I also really like the bold font of the headline, and how it sits in relation to the rest of the spread.

Target Audience Research Profile- Word Cloud

This is a profile analysis, of the age range, gender, ethnicity and hobbies of my target audience. These are the things I expect my target audience to like, and who I am creating my magazine for.

TeamRock.com

TeamRock.com publish 4 magazines, all being aimed at a younger audience for younger adults and older teens, shown by having good social network connections. They have a website and also have their own radio. McDougall can be applied to this publisher as it is hard to track the true target audience, for example to see if there is a split audience on the Classic Rock magazine due to how much it relies on social media and digital technology. However the use of such technology will appeal to my Target Audience of older teens and young adults around the ages of 16-18 of all genders.

 The first magazine they publish is the Blues magazine, which has a genre of blues rock. It sells bi-monthly with a mix of older and more modern blues artists, and it has its own Facebook page, showing it is aimed at a younger audience of young adults.

 The second magazine they publish is Classic Rock, which has a genre of classic rock. It is one of the UK's best selling music magazines, containing older artists which may cause a split audience due to this and the fact the magazine also has a lot of social media links.

 The third magazine they publish is Metal Hammer, which has a genre of heavy metal. It sells monthly with both main stream and more unusual metal artists.It has its own app, as well as a website.

The fourth magazine they publish is Prog, which has a genre of progressive rock. It sells every five weeks and has its own Twitter and Facebook page.



They do not yet publish a pop rock magazine, meaning they would be likely to publish my magazine, especially as it is being aimed at a target audience of 16-18. Many pop rock magazines have very busy front covers, however magazines produced by TeamRock.com typically have quite clear front covers, which I will use in my design to make my magazine different from others of the genre.

Bauer Media

Double Page Spread Analysis Kerrang

This double page spread from the magazine Kerrang, which is a rock magazine. The colour scheme is black, white and red, which makes the page follow convention. Conventions are also adhered to by the bold page title that highlights the article being about My Chemical Romance from the colour change in it.

The range of photos, and shots used in them, helps to balance out the text and create interest.I really like they have included multiple photos and think I will include more than one photo on my double page spread to break up large chunks of text.
There is not too much white-space and most of the page is taken up by either text or photos, which could reflect the quality of the magazine. I think I may include more white-space in my magazine as I would like my magazine to be better quality.
The props used reflect the rock theme, with the microphones and headphones and the black clothing and long hair which are also conventions of the rock genre. I think use black clothing in pictures and photo shoots to follow the convention.
The way the clothes and hair are portrayed, as well as the recording photo goes against Dyers theory of a star being an image not a real person as it shows that they still record their own music and reflects their own feelings and won't be controlled by the media.

How This Has Affected My Research

• It has shown me aspects that I would like to include in my own double page spread, such as the multiple photos to break up text and the dark clothing on my models in photos.
• It has shown me what I do not like and would change such as the amount of white space on the page.