Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Coursework Stage 2 - Planning


Proposal Form

 


Describe your idea for the brief:
My idea is a magazine that explores all genres of music and appeals to all types of music lovers. This will include a contents page featuring bands and upcoming stars along with a double page spread about a rising musician. There will also be a cover photo featuring a picture of the rising musician that will feature in my double page spread.
Genre/ sub genre: list similar texts which have inspired your thoughts
My magazine was inspired by all the ones I have looked at such as Kerrang! And NME. These magazines had a mix of rock, indie, alternative rock and such. They both appealed to many readers and it inspired me to do the same.
Target audience: gender/ age/ characteristics/ behaviour
My magazine will be for both male and females and will aim to appeal to mid-teens and onwards. The characteristics of the magazine will be mature with slight humour so that it is rather laid back.
Major conventions I will use
I will have a masthead in the top left hand corner of my magazine so people know what magazine they’re reading and also a cover image to show what the main article is about. Cover lines and subheadings shall be used to feature articles and insights to what is inside the magazine. There will also be essential detail for collectors and selling purposes.
Conventions I may subvert/ change/ not use
I may use a bubble to show special offers or if there are too many subheadings/coverlines. I will not be using skyline as it would not look very professional on the style of my cover.
Original images: what/ where/ what
I will be taking my own images at home, hopefully outside if the weather is good. These pictures will be of a musician (my brother) with a guitar. He will be my rising musician.
Potential difficulties/ Plan B:
 
Model might not show up for shoot and the weather could affect the shoot if it is taken outside.

 

1 comment:

  1. Bethany, you have provided an overview of your idea, stating what you plan to achieve with your main task, and which real world magazines have served as an influence. The next step is to complete your research and planning, take photographs and begin the construction of your magazine.

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