double page spread analysis (1)

The head line is the same font and style as the main coverline on the cover, it also has a quote from this page on the cover in order to attract the reader to this page. Lily allens name is also in the same font and style which makes it stand out from all the other text. The background is white in order to keep it plain so the readers attention is only on the text and the picture. The picture in this double page spread takes up a whole page, this is a verry common method in magazines as it attracts the reader to the article if they are flicking through and see a large picture of one of their favourite bands or stars. The text then takes up the other page and is started with a drop cap, this is also a very common method in newspapers, magazines and books, they do this to attract attention to the article. The lead is position above the 4 coloums in a lager text size in order to bring attention to it so the reader can see what the text is about. The artists (lilly allen) clothes match the colour scheme of the page so the picture “fits” and looks like it belongs in the page. Lilly allen is looking directly at the reader which shows that she wants the readers attention. At the bottom of the page, like in most magazines, is the page number and the name of the magazine and the date, this allows readers to take quotations from the article and also allows the magazine company to quote from it in the front cover of the magazine or in previous or future issues.

Front cover anaylsis (2)

the first front cover analysis can be found in a slideshow at the side or the blog

This music magazine is trying to promote parties and events that ae linked to the music industry. This is related to the name of the magazine being 'Rave'. The main image is of Fergie who is popping out the top of a fake cake imitating being at a party of some kind.
This magazine represents well known people within the music industry while also promoting the major music events. The magazine uses images to represent the people, for example fergie who is part of the main image on this front cover is seen to be smiling and cheerful and looks to be having fun. This represents her personallity, as well as giving off a positive vibe to the magazine. The main events are represented by bold, attractive head lines which draws in the readers attention while also making them believe these events are the place to be.
The language used on this cover represents the type of music magazine this is. It's modern and uses bright colours to attract customers. The image on this front cover is very effective at drawing readers in. It relates back to the slogan "where to party this new years eve". It uses a cake to symbolise a party. The headlines which have been used are typical with this style of magazine, they are about stories which the target audience will be interested in.
This magazine is mainly aimed at people who are intrested in the music chart. Such as Rnb and pop. the audience is targeted using well known figures such as fergie on the front over to draw in the reader. The pose she is in attracts to both sexs, men and women. Attractive to men because of clothes she is wearing and the position she is upholding. Attractive to women because it shows fergie partying and having fun. She is an idol to many young girls so this will attract those who look up to her and want to be like her, and so cauing them t by the magazine.

Questionnaire analysis

Question 1
I asked the audience there gender so I can be able to if there are any trends in the types of music which males may differ to females.

Question 2

I asked the audience there age in order for me t be able to see if there are any specific trends for people in certain age groups.

Question 3

I asked the audience whether they actually read music magazines so I could find out why they chose not to buy the music magazines on the shelves now so I will be able to make my music magazine appeal to them, I also wanted to find out why people read the music magazines that are on the shelves at the moment so that I will be able to make my magazine appeal to them as well.

Question 4

I asked the audience how often they bought magazines so I would be able to find out how often I would need to publish a new issue of the magazine.

Question 5

I asked the audience what type of music magazines they prefer so that I can make that genre, and then I know I will have a larger market for my product. I also asked this so that I could find any trends between age groups and magazines they buy and how often. 

Question 6

I asked the audience which popular magazines they read most so that I can compare each magazine and see which is most popular and why so that I can then make my magazine similar to them so my magazine will be popular.

 Question 7

I asked the audience what encourages them to buy music magazines so that I could find out how to make my magazine more profitable and make it more successful.

Question 8

I asked the audience who dont buy music magazines what would encorage them to buy music magazines so that i could include these in my magazine in order to encorage a larger market for my magazine.

Photoshop Practice1

Mock up college contents page

College Magazine front cover

Here is my college magazine frontcover which i created in microsoft publisher 20003.

I have used the deyes high school logo in the top left corner as it symbolyses the school.
I have changed the colour of the D and H in the title to red and blue as these are the school colours and will allow the magazine to be recongised instantly.
I have put the publication date underneath the badge and title as this is where most magazines and newspapers put them and it makes my magazine look more professional.
I have used a puff to show what is inside the magazine in order to give the readers a sneak preveiw so they are more likely to pick it up and start reading.

Specialist words explained