Ellie Hammond AS Media

Sunday, 21 April 2013

Q4&5

Who Would Be The Audience For Your Media Product?

This is an example of a target audience member for my product.

Ages range from 15-21
Interests are fashion, alternative music, going to gigs and festivals, retro/vintage clothing.
Social Media such as 'Facebook' 'Twitter' 'Tumblr' Apps such as 'Instagram' 'iTunes'
Books and Magazines, Such as 'Q' Magazine, NME magazine.
TV and Film Alternative programs and films, aimed at younger generations, eg, Misfits, Skins.

My product is aimed at a younger audience. Also the language used in the magazine is aimed at younger generations. This is because the interview is quite informal and chatty.

Feedback Interview With A Member of The Target Audience - Male, aged 17.

'What did you like about the front cover of the Magazine?'

'It's easily recognizable as a music magazine. I think the age of the person you put on the cover made it obvious that it is a magazine for people of a younger age. It means younger people are more likely to pick it up in a shop and see what it's about'

'Is There Anything On The Cover That Attracts You To The Magazine?'

'I like the colour scheme because it's quite moody which fits the theme of the artist. I like the free poster bit, because that's what a lot of people my age go for in magazines to put them up, and it doesn't really matter what gender either. The cover lines draw me in as well because they fit the target audience as they're all about alternative/indie artists.'

'Does The Magazine Seem A Similar Style To Any Others?'

'It reminds me of NME magazine or Q'

What Kind Of Media Institution Might Distribute Your Media Product And Why?

Referring to the IPC Case study, the publishing company already publish two music magazines, both being alternative genres. I have reasearched 'Bauer' publishing. This company publish magazines such as:

Bella
Take A Break
That's Life
TV Choice
Eat In

http://www.bauer.co.uk/brands

This means that there is a gap for music magazines in their publishing portfolio. Because the magazines that they have been publishing are aimed at a target audience of middle aged women, publishing an alternative music magazine would give the company a chance to reach other target audiences of ages 18-21.

How Does Your Media Product Represent Particular Social Groups?

Monday, 15 April 2013

Question 1: In What Ways Does Your Product Use, Develop Or Challenge Forms And Conventions Of Real Media Products?

I think my magazie front cover has similar conventions to an 'NME' magazine front cover. My First similarity is that the mastheads both have big and bold writing. I also have the feature artist on the cover in big writing, just like in the NME with the words 'Johnny Be God'. There is also a barcode in the bottom right corner like in the NME cover. For my magazine, I have similar target audiences so I have used a similar photo idea, with the guitar in the picture so it is easily recognizable as an 'Indie Rock' magazine. The sub headings and the features included in the magazine is written in a similar style to NME magazine, so it is recognizable from the cover what is going to be included.