This is my Front cover finished for my music magazine, I have use a large image to occupy a decnet amount of space so that readers are not put off by large amounts of text, this is because my target audience of teenagers would not find lots of text appealing. The colour scheme of red blue and white represents the magazines British theme and the black writing goes well with the solour scheme as it is easy to read and stands out. I have used media conventions such a barcodes, price, dates, pugs, headlines, tagline, skylines and banners and a masthead. These make my magazine more professional and will more likely boost the chances of it being published and distributed. I have included new british artists on my skyline as it relates to my magazines theme which is young and new British music, the banner also includes gossip, this appeals to my audience as many teenagers are interested in gossiping. My taglines are all stories which make you want to read more, meaning more people will want buy the magazine to read into the contents. The headline also does not give too much of the story away also meaning you will have to buy the magazine to find out what the full story is. The pug also does this, influencing people to buy the magazine as a good prize is available which would appeal to many. My masthead is also placed in the top corner big enough to stand out to readers so they are aware of what magazine they are looking at, also promoting the magazine.

Stages of Front Cover



Here is my finished contents page, I have used conventions such as broken down text to make it easier for readers to find what they are looking for. Page numbers have been used to enusre readers can find a certain content in my magazine easily, the issue date is included as are images and subcribtions. Subscriptions are another way I can distribute my magazine, selling more and by offering a cash prize to people who suscribe persaudes readers to do this, making my magazine get my money by selling more copies. The images and layout of my contents appeal more to 16 to 18 year olds as it takes away too much attention to the text which puts off many teenagers, it also makes my contents more interesting and when people may flick through the magazine quickly before pruchasing it it will jump out at them as it is eye catching through the editing of images and layout and colour.

Stages of Contents



Here is my finished double page spread, the image is effective as the editing use of the dodge tool has lightened the background making her the center of attention and makes the writing easier to read. The use of enlarged quotes also persuade the readers to read the interview as many people do not like large amounts of text, I picked out the most effective qoutes which would ensure people would want to read further into the interview. I have also positiioned my text so that it does not cross the centre line so all text is visible and easy to read. I have also enlarged a quote as the headline as it is from her point of view and will appeal to readers as it gives a sense of comfort and similiarality between the aritst and the readers. The film strip down the side is also to take away so much attention away from the text and its vintage and retro look is up to date with teenage interests today. I have included page numbers at the bottom, real conventions of media and named who took the photography sometimes a case of conventions in media magazines.

Stages of Double Page Spread