Paula+Mizingou


 * Foundation Portfolio **
 * School Magazine - Planning Sheet **

Sixth Form students between the ages of 16-18.
 * Who is the target audience? (Consider age, Gender, interests) **

Teen News. The connotations of this name is because they are teenagers, they will receive news In order to update them on whatever is going on in the college. It will be a magazine based on giving good advice on school exam tips, debates that would interest them etc.
 * What is the name of your magazine? what are the connotations of the name? **

I will use a group of students 3 girls and 2 boys, different ethnic backgrounds, in order to show that the school is not segregated and that that it is also multicultural.
 * Who will be your front cover model and why? **

I will take a group long shot, which will be shot in the location of the school garden. The image will not be low or high angle but will be at eye level.
 * What sort of shot will be? Inside/outside? Low/High angle? **

The location will be in the school garden, and the clothing will be the school uniform which would make the front cover look much better and make the college look quite united. The lighting is going to be quite bright, in order to connote goodness of the magazine.
 * What mis-en-scene will be required? Location, Clothing, Lightning? **

sell lines - Black chinos suitable for school - Make your uniform unique - Eat breakfast, be smarter
 * What would be your sell lines? how will you entice your target audience? **

I will entice my target audience by the articles about making uniform uniqe, as most teenagers dislike wearing uniform, therefore this will entice them. Also I will entice them on the notion that breakfast will make them smarter.


 * What items and feature articles would you need on your contents page? **
 * Page 3 - Meals combined for success! **
 * Page 5 - Make your uniform unique! **
 * Page 10 -10 tips for success! **
 * Page 15 - Advice column. **

**THIS IS MY SKETCH - MY IDEA FOR MY MAGAZINE.**
Although my artistic abilities are not quite as advanced as I would like them to be, I decided to the way in which I want to construct my school magazine. I've decided that i want my school magazine to be a group shot in an outside location for my school magazine. =__RESEARCH.__= =__ADVANTAGES & HOW IT WILL INFLUENCE MY MAGAZINE.__= -Uses vibrant colors -Attractive and eye catching -Sell lines are relevant to the target audience and fits well with the image. -The magazine images are both attractive, the models in the picture on the left are looking at the came where as the magazine on the right have some of the looking, some of them positioned differently.

This influences my magazine because it give me the idea of how I would like to position my sell lines, how I would edit the back group. Also it makes me think of what my sell lines will be about, if it will be relevant to my magazine, if it will be helpful towards my target audience or not. It helps me raise these questions.

Both magazines have included detail and a mixture of things which allow it to all fit together. They both have different styles of attracting their target audience which then allows me to be more creative in my own magazine.

Furthermore it helps me think of the type of colors I would like to use, I have already decided to use primary colors but both these magazines me question what colors I will use, to make sure that the colors do not clash and to make sure that there isn’t too much on my magazine cover.

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__ORIGINAL STILL IMAGES - MUSIC MAGAZINE.__
//photo 1 -This image is suitable and the most appropriate image for my magazine its the image that i had planned for my front cover to have.//

//photo 2- This image is also an appropriate image for my magazine although the female on the side has covered her mouth, therefore it may not be the suitable image to use.//

//photo 3 - This image is not so suitable for the message that my magazine will portray, although maybe it may attract more of my target audience to read the magazine.//

__**AS - FOUNDATION PORTFOLIO -MUSIC MAGAZINE.**__
__**RESEARC**____**H AND**____ **PLANNING.** __

**__Front Cover Analysis.__** media type="custom" key="22649710" width="350" height="350" __ Front Cover Analysis 2. __ __ Front Cover Analysis 3. __ __ Front Cover Analysis 4. __

__ Contents page analysis. __ The image of the model in the contents page of the magazine vibe is constructed in a different way in contrast to other magazine contents pages. The image of the model in the contents page is of a mainstream artist from the R&B culture, who is well known by the public. Int he image she is used in a sexually provocative/attractive way, which could aid in attracting the audience which is being targeted. The model looking at the audience also makes it quite personal, as it seems that she's looking straight at them, her body language is also quite easily fell into, and quite confident which aids in being able to target their target audience. Especially with females, as she could be seen as a role model, in which young girls may look up to her, in terms of her talent of singing and her beauty, and may copy this. Also because she is wearing grey and gold, which could symbolize classy beauty which many young girls aim to be. This can also attract men, as males would be attracted to her, and could buy the magazine for this purpose to look at her. The use of her being positioned in this way could actually reinforce that sex sells, which means more people could buy this because of this reason. This could also represent the culture of R&B, which can be considered as sexual, or have aspects of it which glorifys sex. Ciara is the main attraction of the page as she is in the lightest area of the page which makes the contents page more attractive and could possibly mean that the main article will revolve around her. The word "contents" is split up into three lines, this shows that this magazine, doesn't follow normal conventions of having multiple pictures on the contents page, with the word "contents" conventionally would be placed at the top of the right hand page. However, because it is white, big and bold, its attractive to young people especially against the dark background, it makes it stand out, aiding to engage their target audience's attention. This also gives the contents page its own aspect of originality as it breaks conventions, and forms its own. Through this, it is evident that the magazine itself has its own style, and gives the contents page a sort of edginess that may not be found in other magazines. The assumption that this magazine is quite unique and original in terms of its presentation is reinforced by the way that the contents list is set. It is quite simple, with limited information, it doesn't have any pictures to go with the list as other content's pages would. In fact the contents list is organised under two subheadings, "Features" and "fashion," under the subheadings there are names of the section it can be found in and a brief description. This choice of layout of the contents page could suggest that those articles on the contents page are the most interesting articles which would therefore draw the reader to read the most interesting articles. Not only this, but this also suggests that the magazine itself is limited in terms of what it has to give to the public, as it only focuses of the music and fashion, however, this may be perfect for their target audience, which is suggested to be teenagers/young adults. The magazine in which the contents page comes from, is quite vague however, because of its uniqueness and the way it is the use of the outline of the "v" suggests it is from the magazine "vibe." In terms of design of the layout, it is quite simple in color, as the main colors are grey, white and black, which are used effectively and creatively to make the contents page attractive. It allows the contents page to effective, especially as it is also what the model of the page is wearing a similar color. Overall, this contents page, is unique and unconventional when compared to other contents page, which makes this effective, and attractive to their target audience, and is less confusing as the contents page is pretty straight forward. __ Contents Page Analysis 2. __ media type="custom" key="22685624" width="367" height="370" align="center"

__ Contents Page Analysis 3. __ media type="custom" key="22687774" width="360" height="360" align="center"

__ Double Page Spread Analysis. __ media type="custom" key="22471796" width="418" height="418" align="center"

__ Double Page Spread Analysis 2. __ media type="custom" key="22686918" width="396" height="396" align="center"

__ GOSPEL MAGAZINE CASE STUDY RESEARCH & ANALYSIS. __ media type="custom" key="21600202" width="300" height="300" align="center"

__ Music Magazine – Planning Sheet __ media type="custom" key="22651774" width="390" height="390" align="center"

__AUDIENCE RESEARCH & FONT EXPERIMENTS. __ media type="custom" key="22689814" align="center" width="370" height="370"

The first 20 seconds I am speaking in the video.

__ICT DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD DRAFT.__


I decided to do ICT drafts for the research and planning, as it gave me an idea of how I wanted my magazine to be constructed. I decided through this, where my image would be placed, why it would be placed in that way, how my article would be written etc. Although this was just a draft, where I would maybe later change my mind, it aided me in order to make the right decisions for my magazine, in terms of construction later on. I also analysed the way in which other magazines constructed there magazines, and I wanted to see how using a computer to construct a magazine would feel like already. It helped me see that I would need to learn how to use Photoshop and other photo editing software, to enhance my skills, and i would also need to be creative in terms of layout. This was also realized through the construction of my drafts below using an already still image. __DRAFT.__

__DRAFT TWO.__

__DRAFT THREE__.

By constructing these images with an already still image, I learned that I would need to learn how to use Photoshop and i started contemplating which layout style I would use, and the type of images I would take. Also it helped me consider, more of the font style, the name of the magazine, the additional presentational device i may use. For example the round poster which has "WELCOME..." on it, this is an additional presentational device that I witnessed "VIBE" magazine do, and decided to incorporate this style in my magazine. Its also help me consider the type of colors I will use in my magazine, whether they will clash or add to the layout of the magazine.

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These are images which would be possible front covers, simply because the mis-en-scene and also because 3/4 of them stick to the convention that most magazines have which is for the image to be a mid close up where the model of the image is looking directly at the camera. All four images have a nice bright lighting, which will make it easier to edit, and will help me not to manipulate the lighting of my image. I chose two different location settings to see which one would suit my magazine better. Plus I wanted the model of the image to be looking directly at the camera, in order to be make the audience feel like its personal that the artist would be looking directly at them. I also wanted it to look inviting which 3/4 of these images do. I didn't use any technical equipment, but I wanted the image to look natural however it does look like the poses is quite premeditated but in this way I will use it to y advantage, and use "VIBE" magazine as a guide. __ **POSSIBLE CONTENTS & FEATURE ARTICLE PICTURE** __



These are all original images that I have taken for my front cover, contents page and DPS. There are two various locations i decided to use. I used a location setting where it was simply in a room, which allowed me to have bright lighting, and allowed me to have a neutral background which I could later manipulate on Photoshop. I took a variety of these images of my model, in order to have a choice later on, which I could therefore decide which image would go with the idea of my music magazine. I also took images in an outside location setting, with parks etc, just for a different scenery, where more color could be scene, and could be used later on in my magazine.

__CONSTRUCTION : PHOTOSHOP EVIDENCE.__
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FINAL FRONT COVER.


This is the final front cover of my magazine, I decided to use this image because it adheres to the convention of the image looking directly at the camera and being a mid close up shot. I also chose this because of the mis-en-scene, location setting is blurred but the main image is in focus. Also the location setting adds to the color and house style I have chosen for my front cover. The clothes in which the model is wearing was also premeditated and therefore used in this image to compliment again the house color of the magazine. I have chosen to use the round banner icon, because I have seen it is an increasing element that is being used in magazines as a presentational device, and it also adds to the urban style of my magazine. The colors of my magazine consistently use brown and black, this makes my front stand out I believe. However, i decided to add in a promotional offer for the target audience so they can win tickets, which is also quite conventional for other music magazines to do. I believe my magazine is quite simple and reaches out to my target the audience the way I wanted it to. I had to change my previous front cover to my final cover because i had noticed that the image of my previous front cover was not in focus and I therefore had to change my picture, and i decided to also change the way it was presented, as there was better lighting and more colors to explore with in my final front cover. __PREVIOUS CONTENTS PAGE.__ ==

__ SECOND DRAFT CONTENTS PAGE. __


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__FOURTH DRAFT OF CONTENTS PAGE__. __ FIFTH DRAFT CONTENTS PAGE. __

__ FINAL DRAFT OF CONTENTS PAGE. __

This is the final contents page of my music magazine. I have split it up in three sections, all three include images, which is a convention I decided to stick to, as music magazines their contents page will not usually consist of just one image, but multiple images. I decided to stick to the house style or using black, white and blue. I made it obvious it was the contents page, by having "CONTENTS" written at the top of the page, with the date besides it. I also allowed the website of the magazine and a subscription offer to interest them in subscribing for the magazine. =__CONSTRUCTION OF DPS IMAGE.__= media type="custom" key="22813824" width="420" height="420" =__DPS - FIRST DRAFT.__=

=__DPS FINAL DRAFT.__= For my final draft of my double page spread, I decided to look at a completely different double page spread, and take on a whole different approach towards my double page spread. I realized that my first couple attempts of constructing my double page spread, I realized I was trying to do too much or better yet trying to hard to make it look professional. I was first inspired by the double page spread which was about Solange, I really liked it because it was different, funky, cool, but realized it was more difficult than I thought to recreate, though I did create drafts before to resemble that particular design. However in my final draft, I decided to rethink my approach and was inspired by two double page spreads from Vibes magazine, which kept it simple and straight to the point. These were the double page spreads I used as a template: This helped me construct my final draft which was different than any of my previous drafts //.//

=__EVALUATION:__=

QUESTION 1: In what ways does your magazine use, develop, or challenge forms and conventions of real music magazines?
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QUESTION 2: How does your magazine represent particular social groups?
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QUESTION 4: How did you attract/address your audience?
media type="custom" key="22855104" width="360" height="360" **QUESTION 5: What kind of institution might distribute your magazine and why?** I don't believe there would be many institutions that would sell my magazine as gospel magazines are rare in big institutions such as Tesco, Morrison's however I would use institutions such as WHSmith. First and foremost my magazine would be distributed at WHSmith which offers a wide range of books, stationary, and magazines. WHSmith if the first institution that is thought of when it comes to purchasing magazines, which therefore insinuates that WHSmith have a range of magazine genres from different companies. Therefore in order to purchase my magazine my target audience would proceed to go to WHSmith in order to buy it. I would also use one of the world's most famous leading publishing institutions, IPC MEDIA. I would use this institution because it is diverse and has at least 26 million people who read a magazine that have been published by IPC MEDIA, and therefore I am sure that my magazine would be recognized through this institution. It is also cheaper to advertise my magazine from such a massive media publisher, as they produce over 60 iconic brands with the print reaching almost two thirds of UK Women, and 42% of me, and the websites collectively reach over 20 millions every month I have also decided that I would also sell my magazine at churches, because although WHSmith and Tesco are big institutions, it is hardly ever seen that Gospel magazines are sold within these institutions, therefore I would also sell my magazines at churches, christian bookshops, I would also give newsletters or post promotional articles on online social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

**QUESTION 6: What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing your magazine?**

QUESTION 7: Comparisons to preliminary task to final work
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