DPS Draft

Contents Page Draft

Front Cover Draft

Research: Audience survey analysis

Research: Genre DPS 3

This is a double page spread (DPS) from Q magazine which can be used when for my genre research. 

This is unconventional as one page of the DPS is a image of the models King of Leon. DPS are normally a two page spread which columns of text on both pages. The page with the text on has four columns of text on it. The language is informal and colloquial in register. This informality keeps the style and tone of the article relaxed and encourages readers to associate with the band. The use of red boxes draws the eye to the pull quote and stand first. The text and image is integrated in a blocky box shape which is also unusual. The masthead is in sans serif bold, white font on a black background. There is a wide range of fonts on this page. The start of the text, the T is in a much larger font. The iconic flag reminds readers of where the band come from and works well with an article that describes their time "In the studio". 

The image is of Kings of Leon and all of the models are in a action shot which looks like a studio shot. The image is also an long shot so they can get the whole band in the shot. There is an American flag on show to show that the band is from America and this can also appeal to the American audience. (Barthes) The models are wearing casual clothes which would appeal to the modern audience. In addition the models are not looking at the camera, this breaks conventions and  does not provide  direct address . This is because it is a performance shot.

How this has influenced my creativity:

• The quotes are in a different colour font and made larger.
• The image of the band in action.
• The short and informative text.

Research: Genre DPS 2

This is a double page spread (DPS) from music which can be used when for my genre research. This is unconventional as one page of the DPS is a image of the model Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. DPS are normally a two page spread which columns of text on both pages. The page with the text on has three columns of text on it. Also has the masthead is in a bold, black text which is san serif. 
The masthead follows the colour scheme which is bold and a black with a white background. 

The image used is of Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. The model is posed in a casual position which looks like it was taken on location. The image was taken in a long shot. The model is wearing formal clothes which will appeal to the older audience. There is an image on the page with the text, which in unconventional as the model is not looking at the camera.

How this has influenced my creativity:

• One page dedicated to the image and the model.
• A image with text around it which will bring a change to just text.
• The start of the text that starts with a letter in a much bigger font.

Research: Genre front cover 10

This is a front cover from jazzwise magazine, which can be used for my genre research. 


The masthead of the front cover is in serif although. This will make the front cover conventional as there is some variation.

The text on this front cover is great as it keeps the colour scheme of the front cover. The colour scheme being a violet and white. There are multiple headlines on this cover, all being bold font and using the violet colour scheme.
The image on this front cover is good as it looks as if it was taken on studio but has focused on only the model. The model is giving direct address as he is looking at the camera, which is conventional.

The model in the image is wearing a pair of jeans and a leather jacket which will appeal to the modern audience as his a dress code is smart/casual. The model is posed in a crouched position holding a prop. The prop he is holding is a saxophone and will be conventional for the magazine as it will appeal to the target audience. The image was taken in a full body shot which is due to his pose.

How this has influenced my creativity:

• The use of props as it will appeal to the target audience.
• The pose the model is in as it is unique and unconventional.
• The colour scheme and how it matches the whole front cover.

Research: Genre Front cover 9

This is a front cover from music magazine, which can be used for my genre research.

The masthead of the front cover is unique as the whole masthead is sans serif although the U is in serif. This will make the front cover unconventional as there is some variation.

The text on this front cover is great as it changes from serif to sans serif. Also there is not a lot of text that will clutter the front page. The headline of this page is in bold and in a different font, which will act as a lure for the audience.

The image on this front cover is good as it looks as if it was taken on location but has focused on only the model. The model is giving direct address as he is looking at the camera, which is conventional.

The model in the image is wearing a suit with a bow tie which will appeal to the older audience as his dress code is formal. This also makes the front page conventional. The pose the model is using is formal and straight to the point as he is just looking at the camera side on and smiling. In addition the image was also a medium shot of the model.

There is a pug in the top right hand corner which is conventional as the pug will draw the reader to turn the page and read on. Also the pug will act as a sneak peek on the shelf as the magazine will cross over.

There is a puff on the magazine front cover showing that there is 120 reviews in this issue.
In addition there is another puff in the bottom on the page which includes some advertisement.



How this has influenced my creativity:

• I would like to vary from sans serif and serif in my magazine as it makes it unique.
• The model wearing formal clothes as it would attract the older audience.
• The puffs and pugs as it would attract the audience.

Research: Genre contents 8

This is a contents page from Pianist magazine. This contents page can be used for my target genre research.

The layout of this contents page is conventional and quite simple. There are images that are on the top of the page with the main article in the center. The center image is larger than the rest. The images are unconventional all but one. They are unconventional as the models are not looking at the camera. Although there is one image that is conventional as the model is looking at the camera, which is direct address. The side images next to the center image are taken in a studio. On the other hand the center image looks as if it was taken on location. Next to the images are the page number for the article about the image. They vary from size 14 to 18.

In addition to the layout there are three columns of text. There are subheading above the synopsis of the feature, which are clearly seen as they are in bold text. The text is sans serif font which is convectional for a music magazine. There are page numbers next to the subheadings, which is shown by the colour red.

In the bottom left of the page is a web address for the Pianist web page. The text is shown in a bold font which is easy to see. There is also advertisement within the web address for a subscription and also a free item.

How this has influenced my creativity:

• The main article with a larger image than the rest.
• The layout of the page as it is not plain but not crowded.
• The page numbers next the the subheadings. Shown with a different colour font.

Research: How research has influence my planning and creativity.

1. How this has influenced my creativity:

• A kicker to add a variation to the issue.
• An image that overlaps the title of the main story to give the effect of the model breaking out.
• A colour scheme that is used throughout the magazine. 

2. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The use of the image to set the scene with the season of weather also the wording used.
• The image that is overlapping the Q logo.
• The range of fonts and style used as it will bring a variation to magazine.

3. How this has influenced me:

• I would like to use pugs. This would be to make the reader turn the page.
• I would like to give a free digital download. This could draw in a wider audience as the reader could like the music chosen. Also people would buy it as it is a free download in the magazine.
• I would like to use sans serif and serif font in my title as it would bring a variation by the serif font being recognised with the classical genre.

4. How this research has informed my planning and creativity. 

• captions with images
• banners around each subheading
• the varied style of the images. 

5. How this has influenced my creativity:

• A constant colour scheme through out as it will make it look coordinated.
• The model looking at the camera.
• Columns around the image as it will make the contents page unique. 

6. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The sans serif font as it suits my target audience.
• One page that is dedicated to the image of the model. 

7. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The pug with 'FREE' as it will draw in more of an audience.
• The kicker as it will draw in again draw in the audience.

8. How this has influenced my creativity:

• I am going to make my contents page more in depth than this with more images.
• I do like the advertisement at the bottom with a promotion.
• The subheadings with different coloured font and size.

9. How this has influenced my creativity:

• I would like to vary from sans serif and serif in my magazine as it makes it unique.
• The model wearing formal clothes as it would attract the older audience.
• The puffs and pugs as it would attract the audience.

10. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The main article with a larger image than the rest.
• The layout of the page as it is not plain but not crowded.
• The page numbers next the the subheadings. Shown with a different colour font.

11. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The use of serif font for the page numbers.
• The use of banners as it will make it look organised.
• The use of images as it be refreshing from the text.

12. How this has influenced my creativity: 

• The image with a background blurred as it will focus on the model.
• The image of the model over the title.
• Not much text on the front page

13. How this influenced my creativity and planning:

• The use of advertisement.
• The columns of text as it makes it organised.
• Serif and sans serif font.

14. How this has influenced my research and creativity:

• The use of high quality paper as it will signify upper class.
• Unique colour scheme that will compliment the page. 

15. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The images that are colourful.
• The layout. As it will add more of an effect, with organisation.
• The use of advertisement.

16. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The use of arrangement of the front cover as it will be organised.
• Serif and san serif font as it will make it look as if it a bands magazine.

17. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The colour scheme that matches and suits the genre.
• The image where the model looks formal.
• The use of kickers and other features.

18. How this has influenced my creativity:

• The use of props as it will appeal to the target audience.
• The pose the model is in as it is unique and unconventional.
• The colour scheme and how it matches the whole front cover.

19. How this has influenced my creativity:

• One page dedicated to the image and the model.
• A image with text around it which will bring a change to just text.
• The start of the text that starts with a letter in a much bigger font.

Research: Audience survey

Target Audience questionnaire

1. What would you associate with bands and orchestra?

Brass 

Wood wind

String

Percussion

2. What font style do you prefer?

Sans Serif

Serif

3. What colour scheme would you prefer?

4. Would you prefer studio or location images?

5. How many people would there have to be to form an orchestra?

6. What kind of dress code would you prefer?

7. Do you go to gigs or shows?

Yes

No

8. What free things do you like in magazines?

9. What do you think of modern orchestra?

Out of date

Don't like it

Like it

10. Do you like puzzles and quizzes?

Yes

No

11. What features do you like in magazines?

Facts

Pictures

Stories

Interviews

12. Would you like other articles in a magazines?

Yes

No

13. Do you buy items online?

Yes

No

14. Do you buy subscriptions, If yes, online or offline?

Online

Offline

Both

No

15. Do you like a lot of images?

Yes

No

16. Would you prefer a female or male model on the cover?

Male 

Female

This is a survey that will determine my target audience's preferences. The questions vary from what colours and font they like to whether they go to gigs or shows. 

Research: Genre contents 7

This is a contents page from UNCUT magazine and is very boring as there is too much text. There is two columns of text that takes up the majority of the contents page. This makes the contents page unconventional.

There is only two images on this contents page, which are very plain that add no effect on making the audience to read on. But on the other hand the models in the images are looking at the looking at the camera which gives direct address, making this page conventional. 

The text is in sans serif. Also the texts font is in a size 8, which is hard to read, making the reader lose interest in reading on. To the left of the contents page there another column of text which has subheadings in a different colour font. The subheadings are in a font that is bigger and coloured red. 

There is some advertisement at the bottom of the page that has a red banner within it. The writing inside the banner and the advertisement is in a bold red and black font that is immediately more interesting than the whole contents page itself. The advertisement has an image of another front cover and UNCUT magazine. The image follows the house style of the magazine by being red font.


How this has influenced my creativity:

• I am going to make my contents page more in depth than this with more images.
• I do like the advertisement at the bottom with a promotion.
• The subheadings with different coloured font and size.