1. Research and find definitions of the following Key Media Concepts – make sure that they’re linked to media studies:
· Audience
- The person/people who view the media. The media is a range of different things such as newspapers, TV, radio, magazines ect and these things gain more of a meaning when they have an audience. The audience purposes an opinion on the media and is crucial for communication. It is for the audience the media are constructing and conveying information.
· Institution
- The people who have a role in the production of media texts. Some may include: Companies/organisations, Producers, Distributors, and Marketing. So this means editors, directors, producers, scriptwriters, screenwriters ect.
· Representation
- Representation refers to the construction in any medium (especially the mass media) of aspects of ‘reality’ such as people, places, objects, events, cultural identities and other abstract concepts. Such representations may be in speech or writing as well as still or moving pictures.
· Media Language
- Technical media terms used to describe particular elements of the media using more correct and appropriate terminology.
2. Why have you chosen to do the Print task rather than the Moving Image task?
I have chosen print rather than moving image because I did a moving at GCSE and I found it challenging so I decided to do print at a level because it gives me a chance to do something new and I am more interested in magazines and print formats rather than moving image. I would like a job involving print media in the future as I would like to become a journalist therefore I feel print would be more beneficial to me.
3. Which skills will you need to demonstrate and develop in order to complete this project successfully? Think about technical skills (photography, use of DTP programmes etc.) as well as other personal skills (creativity, organisation, time management etc.).
I will have to improve on my photoshop skills as I find it hard to get used to photoshop as it is quite difficult and complicated to use. Also I will have to try and use my creative side more and think outside the box to be completely happy with my final design and make it original. Finally try and manage my time correctly to make sure each bit of the task is completed to the best standard possible by the deadline.
4. What interests you about magazines and the magazine industry?
Magazines interest me because they give an insight about what’s going on in the world in a more formal and appealing way than newspapers. Most magazines just included gossip and fashion which may not seem very appropriate but it’s the way that the younger generation want to consume this information. Also magazines are interesting as they are usually bright, colourful and full of information that most teenagers/ young adults are interested it. As well as reading magazines I am interested and enjoy making magazines.
5. Which genres of music are you interested in?
I am interested in different types of music. I listen to a wide range of music because I feel that it gives variety because listening to the same genre of music all the time may get a bit boring and repetitive. Although a listen to a variety of music the main genres I listen to are alternative, rock, pop punk, pop rock, electronic and some pop or hip-hop/rap but usually more rock styled music.
6. Which magazines have you researched or are planning to research?
I am planning to research magazines such as Kerrang!, Rolling Stones, NME, Q, Mojo and Rock. I have chosen these as they are all magazines that I would enjoy reading and follow a particular house style that interests me.
7. Which genre are you planning to produce your magazine for?
In my own magazine I will probably focus on the genre of Alternative rock and pop punk. I don’t want to make my magazine to categorise to one specific group of people but I want it to have a clear target audience.
8. What is your intended target audience?
The intended target audience for my magazine is teenagers/ young adults who are interested in alternative/pop/punk rock music, roughly in the age range of 15-24. I want to make my magazine appeal to both male and females.
9. What is the purpose of your magazine? Which consumer needs will it meet?
The purpose of my magazine is to inform people about the latest music news and keep people up to date with their favourite bands.
10. List your initial ideas for the title of your magazine? Use a thesaurus or dictionary to help you with this. Your title needs to reflect/represent your genre and your audience.
- Distractions
- Silence
- Rock and Roll
- Demos
- Echo
- Escape
- Encore
- Paper walls
- Untitled
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