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.