Research into Alternative Rock target audience

Research on my chosen Music genre: Alternative Rock

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Research: 'Alternative Rock' Music Magazine Analysis

'CLASH Magazine'

Front Page:

Contents Page:

Double Page Spread:



'Q Magazine'

Front Page:

Contents Page:

Double Page Spread:

'Alternative Press Magazine'

Front Page:

 

'Kerrang Magazine'

Front Cover:

Contents Page:

Double Page Spread:

Planning: Research Deadlines

Preliminary: My Final draft of my Front cover and Contents page and Evaluation

Front cover:



The positioning of the title of magazine is particularly conventional, as it is normal for the masthead to be placed at the top of the magazine, and more regularly to the left. However, the way that the two names within the masthead overlap is unconventional as, it is unusual to have this seen before. This may because normally, this would make the title unclear however, in this instance it makes the masthead stand out even more on the front of the magazine. The way the articles have been featured is very unconventional: instead of writing being used and merely the titles of the articles, as little subheadings, I have used only images. This is to attract the audiences eye, it is also due to the age of my target audience, in which post popularly chose for my magazine to look informal, hence, by only using images and intentionally making them look at a jaunty angle I have intentionally shown my consideration and thought in what my target audience had wished to be included. I have chosen to use that positioning of the model and that specific background as it relates the my target audience. The lockers obviously familiar to them, and the position appealing. The image conjoins both an outside image and school image, representing the themes within the magazine. The paper has been used to show other featured articles, this is appealing as obviously, the paper links to education and again, it is unconventional. The colour scheme that proved popular has been used within my magazine, this is appealing to my target audience. Overall, I think my magazine cover will be intriguing and appealing to my target audience as it included their interests and certain colours ect. have been chosen specifically to suit its purpose.

Contents page:

The way my contents page has been presented (the paper) is particularly unconventional. It is unusual for paper to be used, and so that is what makes my contents page particularly unconventional making it appealing to the target audience. The same font has been used throughout. This font is appealing as it is easily legible and seems formal, yet informal. This is appealing as it suits my demographic based on my survey. It is appealing that I have used the same font throughout firstly, because it means the pages presentation is tidier but also, it makes the page more familiar to the audience. The same pictures on the front cover (the featured articles) have been used in my contents page, with the exception of this time, them having them name of the article included. Making a clear link between the front cover and the contents pages featured articles by again including the images is appealing as it again, creates this familiarity and makes the whole layout and concept simpler, as to not confuse the reader.

Preliminary: Evaluation of my preliminary task

http://youtu.be/KqQGBcTQgWo

Above is a hyperlink to me, evaluating my prelimanary task, descussing what I have learned and how I could improve.

Priliminary: Possible Model Positioning Options For a Front Cover Image

Option One

This mid-close-up-shot is of a model in sunglasses, but still showing direct-address to the camera. she has her hair messily scraped back and is wearing a blue coat. The costume within this image is ideal, as it is modern, yet not too dress making the overall perception more natural rather than too formal or posed for a 6th form magazine. Her facial expression is also quite happy, but not patronizingly so, also its not too posed, it more natural looking. The fact that her hair looks windswept could also be more appealing as, from that you can conclude that the picture wasn't taken from within a school. This is appealing because it means they can relate as it links to their life outside of school too.  The model is also leaning away in this photo, but also is slighting more inclined towards the camera, this makes this model look more nonchalant. Which is actually more appealing as it isn't too patronizing but it makes her seem uninterested but also interested at the same time. This is appealing as it makes the shot look more modern, but also again, makes the picture look more natural.  

Option Two:

This is a mid-long-close-up shot of a model sitting down cross-legged with her head back, with obviously glassless, glasses on. The fact that she is sitting down and looks mellow is easy to relate to and ideal for a school magazine as it common within school to become stressed, hence, this position implies she is not stressed and relaxed, which appeals to the audience and intrigues them. Also, it is uncommon to see someone sitting down within an image for a front cover unless it is to seem seductive, this makes my image particularly unconventional, which is appealing to the audience as it implies a more , unconventional theme will be carried throughout my magazine. The clothing and glasses on the girl are very modern yet they aren't too overstated, or obviously intentionally chosen. This is appealing to the audience as it is not patronising, or trying to be too modern. However, the model does slightly look as if she is in a trance or possibly has taken some form of illegal substance, this is unappealing to my audience and sends the wrong kind of message. The lighting is also quite unnaturally bright in this image, this could make it hard to edit later.




Option Three

This is a mid-close-up shot of a model walking. She is posed away from the camera. Her clothes are very summery and nautical themed, her hair looks natural. Her clothes may be slightly confusing for the audience as based on her dress they may conclude there is a nautical theme within the magazine. This is not the theme I wish to publicise. Although her summery dress sense may may seem more appealing to the audience because it reminds them of the happiness of summer, or of the summer holidays. The way her hair is, again looks slightly wind-swept this is appealing as it makes the magazine look more urban but not too posed. The fact she is showing an indirect address makes the image look less posed which is appealing as it makes the image more natural looking and makes the image look less as formal. In this instance the fact the model isn't looking at the camera could also seem unappealing as it makes it seem she is uninterested which isn't the kind of feeling we wish to create on a specifically school magazine.