Sunday, 7 December 2008
Friday, 5 December 2008
Sunday, 30 November 2008
15) Coursework Double page image’s Dissucion

14) Coursework Double page Re-re Draft
Interviewer - Andy Stevenage
It is known that the Rock girl duo, Bad attitude did have an attitude but we didn’t realize how much. As from their fall out from their first album, the duo has made a reappearance and become even better! Yes the average girlish squabble goes on in this group like who had the straighteners last, where’s the make up bag. But this duo take it to a whole new level of , “where’s my f***in £25,000 waist belt? And have you seen the mega audio system, I think someone nicked it from the gig last night.” As I interrupted the girls nearly going head over heel in a fight, to my very surprise when I mentioned I was there for an interview they seemed very happy to do it.
Andy Stevenage - So girls apart from the squabble outside, how is the friendship going between you two?
Kate – Stronger than ever,
Patricia – We love each other really; it’s just our common normal day to day fights.
Kate – We just get underneath each others feet a lot, that’s all. You know if girls spend to much time together, its gets stressful.
Patricia – I hope it’s not too stressful? (Cheeky grin), its not that bad. We’re just like sisters, you fight but you love em to bits. How would you feel if you was living with two females constantly?
Interviewer - Fairly good actually.
Kate – I’m sure you would!
Andy Stevenage - It must feel fantastic, living the fame life, pretty satisfying I would say.
Patricia - You bet, we’ve been so busy, interviews, photo shoots, upcoming music videos, we’re mostly touring every night.
Kate – But get this, whilst doing all this, we’re coming up with songs for our new album which takes up lots of time, not enough time in the day.
Patricia – But all the stuff we can buy. Do you remember the shopping on the Japan trip, remember the…
Kate – Let me stop you in your tracks (looking at Patricia), trust me you get Patricia started on shopping you will be stuck here for months.
There have been many headlines about this group in the recent newspapers e.g. The News of the World ‘Girl duo suicide.’ So With the duo being in the best of moods, to my surprise, I ask a more serious question.
Andy Stevenage - Is it true what the newspapers say?
Kate - Can I get one thing straight in this interview, I did not hang myself off a side of a 25 foot building or get myself killed. As you’ve seen cos I’m speaking to you right now. Don’t get me wrong I’ve been in bad places theses last few years but I have never had any intentions like what they said.
Patricia – And I would personally like to tell those F***ers that if they dare write any other false articles about me or Kate be prepared to have my fist down their throat.
Cos they have really got my back up this time.
Kate – Hay don’t scar-the interviewer, he’s nice.
Andy Stevenage - Thanks, but I was scared for a moment there.
Moving onto a slightly lighter topic their new releases of their new album is out on the 22 November I am who I am.
(seen on top right.)
Andy Stevenage - Exited about the album release then?
Patricia – Year
Kate – Yer of course, music is our world for now on. But in a way if we do B***ocks this album up, there will always be the next one.
Patricia – But I would just like to go back to your first point & just say a huge thank you to all our fans. And to be honest we failed with our first album, but with our second album came to fame. I think both Kate & I agree that because of our failure it makes this album that much more special to us.
So hearing the girls having a smooth heart to heart with me, the most attitude girl group has ever seen, I think what has happened here? Have they had a personality transplant or something? Known for their drunken rebellions, outrageous lyrics, & out of this world graphical music videos, which may not be shown to the public, are the girls showing another side to their multi dimensional personality?
Andy Stevenage - What is your favourite track on the album?
Patricia – That’s a hard one, I love all of em cos we made it, can’t say really, all brilliant.
Kate - I have to say ‘Cheats & Lies’ because this song has meaning to me, a dedication to an x of mine.
Patricia - An X of both of ours actually.
Kate – Ahh forgot about that, I think because of him & all the mental torture he put both of us through, that is how we’ve got our attitudes today. All down to that ‘B***ard.
Patricia – Basically down to him & the press in the last few years that’s what’s been killing Kate. But to be fair the song shows that we’ve both made it through the other side & still we can smile from time to time.
Kate - Then from any other time go out & get drunk.
Andy Stevenage - What about your influences, from a teenager, there must be someone who inspired you?
Patricia - O there is, Blondie’s the favourite, I’d always listen to her when I was a kid, then most of the other time was what songs were playing when I was drinking up Vodka shots. But mainly the other bands that helped us make our music were the bands that had been recently caught in the spot light. The Killers, Evanescence, Stereophonics, Guns & Roses that sort of thing.
Kate – But how could you every forget Queen? But to be honest the main influence of ours was actually girl bands, but we wanted to make our image not the usual crowd. So making us the girl band that no one would think, ow they’re the plastics again. I mean who wants to be all the same anyhow, & a stereotypical band. You’re then just basically copying another band from the past century.
So have Bad attitude really gone soft or was it just a good day for them? The music; still ambiguous, the attitudes, still got it, & the videos, don’t let me go there. Well there seems to be a history or other personalities revealing at the scenes. Will they unravel more of their other softening sides or any other hidden personalities? I will leave you with this thought.
By Andy Stevenage aka Ann Print 1086 words
Sunday, 23 November 2008
12) Coursework Double Page Re-Draft
It is known that the Rock girl duo, Bad attitude did have an attitude but we didn’t realize how much. As from their fall out from their first album, the duo has made reappearance & become even better! Yes the average girlish squabble goes on in this group like who had the straighteners last, where’s the make up bag. But this duo take it to a whole new level of where’s my f***in £25,000 waist belt & have you seen the mega audio system, I think someone nicked it from the gig last night. As I interrupted the girls nearly going head over heel in a fight, to my very surprise when I mentioned I was there for an interview they seemed very happy to do it.
‘So girl’s apart from the squabble outside,’ how is the friendship going between you two?’
Kate – ‘Stronger than ever,’
Patricia – ‘We love each other really; it’s just our common normal day to day fights.’
Kate – We just get underneath each others feet a lot, that’s all. You know if girls spend to much time together, its gets stressful.
Patricia – I hope it’s not too stressful? (Cheeky grin), its not that bad. We’re just like sisters, you fight but you love em to bits. How would you feel if you was living with two females constantly?’
‘Fairly good actually.
Kate – I’m sure you would!
It must feel fantastic, living the fame life, pretty satisfying I would say.’
Patricia - You bet, we’ve been so busy, interviews, photo shoots, upcoming music videos, we’re mostly touring every night.
Kate – But get this, whilst doing all this, we’re coming up with songs for our new album which takes up lots of time, not enough time in the day.
Patricia – But all the stuff we can buy. Do you remember the shopping in Japan trip, remember the…’
Kate – Let me stop you in your tracks (looking at Patricia), trust me you get Patricia started on shopping you will be stuck here for months.
There have been many headlines about this group in the recent newspapers e.g. The News of the World ‘Girl duo suicide.’ So With the duo being in the best of moods, to my surprise, I ask a more serious question. ‘Is it true what the newspapers say?’
Kate - Can I get one thing straight in this interview, I did not hang myself off a side of a 25 foot building or get myself killed. As you’ve seen cos I’m speaking to you right now. Don’t get me wrong I’ve been in bad places theses last few years but I have never had any intentions like what they said.
Patricia – ‘And I would personally like to tell those F***ers if they read this. Cos they have really got my back up this time. If they dare write any other false articles about me or Kate be prepared to have my fist down their throat.
Kate – Hay don’t scar the interviewer, he’s nice.
‘Thanks, but I was scared for a moment there.’ Moving onto a slightly lighter topic their new releases of their new album is out on the 22 November I am who I am.
(seen on top right.) ‘Exited about the album release then?’
Patricia – ‘Year’
Kate – ‘Yer of course, music is our world for now on. But in a way if we do ‘B***ocks’ this album up, there will always be the next one.
Patricia – But I would just like to go back to your first point & just say a huge thank you to all our fans. And to be honest we failed with our first album, but with our second album coming to fame. I think both Kate & I agree that because of our failure it makes this album that much more special to us.
So hearing the girls having a smooth heart to heart with me, the most attitude girl group has ever seen. What has happened here? Have they had a personality transplant or something? Known for their drunken rebellions, outrageous lyrics, & out of this world graphical music videos, which may not be shown to the public. Are the girls showing another side to their multi dimensional personality? ‘What is your favourite track on the album?’
Patricia – ‘That’s a hard one, I love all of em cos we made it, can’t say really, all brilliant.
Kate - ‘I have to say ‘Cheats & Lies’ because this song has meaning to me, a dedication to an x of mine.’
Patricia - An X of both of ours actually.
Kate – ‘ Ahh forgot, I think because of him & all the mental torture he put both of us through, that is how we’ve got our attitudes today. All down to that ‘B***ard’.
Patricia – ‘Basically down to him & the press in the last few years that’s what’s been killing Kate. But to be fair the song shows that we’ve both made it through the other side & still we can smile from time to time.
Kate - Then from any other time go out & get drunk.’
‘What about your influences, from a teenager, there must be someone who inspired you?’
Patricia - O there is, Blondie’s the favourite, I’d always listen to her when I was a kid, then most of the other time was what songs were playing when I was drinking up sprits. But mainly the other bands that helped us make our music were the bands that had been recently caught in the spot light. The killers, Evanescence, Stereophonics, Gun’s & Roses that sort of thing.
Kate – But how could you every forget Queen? But to be honest the main influence of ours was actually girl bands, but we wanted to make our image not the usual crowd. So making us the girl band that no one would think, ‘ow they’re the plastics again.’ I mean who wants to be all the same anyhow, & a stereotypical band. You’re then just basically copying another band from the past century.
So have Bad attitude really gone soft or was it just a good day for them? The music; still ambiguous, the attitudes, still got it, & the videos, don’t let me go there. Well there seems to be a history or other personalities unreeling at the scenes. Will they unravel more of their other softening sides or any other hidden personalities? I will leave you with this thought.
By Andy Stevenage aka Ann Print (note need male writer for page) 1086 words
Sunday, 16 November 2008
11) Coursework Double Page Draft
‘So girl’s part from the swabble outside,’ how is the friendship going between you two?’
Kate – ‘Stronger than ever,’
Patricia – ‘We love each other really; it’s just our common normal day to day fights.’
Kate – We just get underneath each others feet a lot, that’s all. You know if girls spend to much time together, its gets stressful.
Patricia – I hope it’s not too stressful? (Cheeky grin), its not that bad. We’re just like sisters, you fight but you love em to bits. How would you feel if you was living with two females constantly?’
‘Fairly good actually.
Kate – I’m sure you would!
It must feel fantastic, living the fame life, pretty satisfying I would say.’
Patricia - You bet, we’ve been so busy, interviews, photo shoots, upcoming music videos, we’re mostly touring every night.
Kate – But get this, whilst doing all this, were coming up with the newest songs for our new album which takes up lots of time, not enough time in the day.
Patricia – But all the stuff we can buy. Do you remember the shopping in Japan trip, remember the…’
Kate – Let me stop you in your tracks (looking at Patricia), trust me you get Patricia started on shopping you will be stuck here for months.
With the duo being in the best of moods, to my surprise. There have been many cover lines about this group in the recent newspapers. Of the News of the World ‘Girl duo suicide.’
Kate - Can I get one thing straight in this interview, I did not hang myself off a side of a 25 foot building or got myself killed. As you’ve seen cos I’m speaking to you right now. Don’t get me wrong I’ve been in bad places theses last few years but I have never had any intensions like what they said.
Patricia – ‘And I would personally would like to tell those F***ers if they read this. Cos they have really got my back up this time. If they dare write any other false articles about me or Kate be prepared to have my fist down there throat.
Kate – Hay don’t scar the interviewer, he’s nice.
‘Thanks, but I was scared for a moment there.’ Moving onto a slightly lighter aired topic there new releases of there new album is out on the 22 November The who are I, (seen on top right.) ‘Exited about the album release then?’
Patricia – ‘Yer’
Kate – ‘Yer of course, music is our world for now on. But in a way if we do ‘B***ocks’ this album up, there will always be the next one.
Patricia – But I would just like to go back to your first point & just say a huge thank you to all our fans. And to be honest we failed at first with our first album, but with our second album coming to fame. I think both Kate & I agree that because of our failure it makes this album that much more special to us.
So having the girls having a smooth heart to heart with me, the most attitude girl group has ever seen. What has happened here, have they had a personality transplant or something? Known for there drunken rebellions, strengthen lyrics, & out of this world graphical music video’s, which may our not to be shown. I think the girls our showing another side to there multi dimensional personality. ‘What is your favourite track on the album?’
Patricia – ‘That’s a hard one, I love all of em cos we made it, can’t say really, all brilliant.
Kate - ‘I have to say ‘Cheats & Lies’ because this song has meaning to me, a dedication to an x of mine.’
Patricia - An X of both of ours actually.
Kate – ‘ Ahh forgot, I think because of him & all the mental torture he put both of us through, that is how we’ve got our attitudes today. All down to that ‘B***ard’.
Patricia – ‘Basically down to him & the press in the last few years that’s what’s been killing Kate. But to be fare the song shows that we’ve both made it through the other side & still we can smile from time to time.
Kate - Then from any other time go out & get drunk.’
‘What about your influences, from a teenager, there must be someone who inspired you?’
Patricia - Ow there is, Blondie’s the favourite, id always listen to her when I was a kid, then most of the other time was what songs was playing when I was drinking up sprits. But mainly the other bands that helped us make our music was the bands that had been recently caught in the spot light. The killers, Evanescence, Stereophonic, Gun’s & Roses that sort of thing.
Kate – But how could you every forget Queen? But to be honest the main influence of ours was actually girl bands, but we wanted to make our image not the usual crowd. So making us the girl band that knows one would think, ‘ow there the plastics again.’ I mean who wants to be all the same anyhow, & stereotypical band. You’re then just basically copying another band from the past century.
So have Bad attitude really gone soft or was it just a good day for them? The music still ambiguous, the attitude’s still got it, & the videos, don’t let me go there. Well there seems to be a history or other personalities unreeling at the scenes. Will the group unravel more of there other softening sides or any other mysterious person’s? I will leave you with this thought.
By Andy Stevenage aka Ann Print (note need male writer for page) 1086 words
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
10) Coursework Pratice Images for Front Cover
Air Guitar Pose
Wants to go pose
Cheeky Pose
Cool Pose
Here are my practice photos for my front cover, of where I tried to get the feel for the emotions that had to be fed through my photos. I found that I need to create more attitudes in the photos by letting the models use more facial expression, body language & hand gestures. I also need to create more distance and more angles when I take the photos in my proper shoot, therefore the images will become effective. I also realise that all my models in my main shoot should have a clear background & all need to be looking at the camera, to shout out to the audience. I also need my models to be costumed & need to interact with each other (if not looking at camera.) Another idea I had for my double page as well was if I took single photos of each band member and present them in a four. Therefore this will show the audience that they have single personality but are a whole as a group.
9) Coursework Planning
Audience – A female aged 15 – 18 who likes rock music.
Genre - Rock/Alternative
Cover lines –
Main Bad Attitude - How there attitude nearly killed their lives
1) NickelBack – Nickelback’s rumours finally revealed, ‘Have they Split?’
2) The Great V concert - Our man Tom huhg takes a look at this years V concert. In his words ‘How could you forget it!’
3) Cold play’s Tour – Have a look at our tour Review with exclusive Viva la Vida Live Downloads.
4) Fact File - The new Kids ScREam fact file.
5) The Weird – The invention of an Eco friendly audio system, any chance for drums & a guitar?
6) Competition – Win this rare new Apple Audio System + laptop & Flash it off to your mates.
Unique selling point – Bad attitude new song free downloads & offers of other great band songs + Albums.
How much - £2
Often – Monthly
Advisement – Rock Games, Rock Instruments example guitars, drums, Audio Systems, New Cds/ Downloads, Ipod, Phones, Drink, New Food, Tours, Clothing.
Text - graffiti, Bold, Grunge (Outrage, Mrs Tape Tape) White Text, Dark Black/Blue Background. AMr'S AmR

Image – Speaker Logo, (amplify), Bad attitude (group on front cover), all of band members.
Positioning on cover - Centre Right,
Type – Medium close up, short close up. (Check)
Angle - either from left looking up, or forward.
Description –
A rock group with a lot of attitude, almost like a girl group but has gone to rock music not pop. Will be in a rock style. All body’s turned or angled but all looking at camera. Will either have white or dark blue background.
Lighting – Forward or bottom left.
Make up – Heavy
Air Guitar (Crazy) – Will be doing the actions of an air guitar, showing crazy personality. Rock style T Shirt, Black baggy jeans, Hair – Ginger Semi straight.
Wants to go –Will be doing the actions of being very fed up with hands on hips either looking at camera to show head of group. Full black clothing tight fit, Hair – Black Dead straight
Cheeky (Pink Punk) – Will be doing the action of being cheeky (with her knees bent or sitting) showing the style of her personality, also use of bright pink & small shows more cheekiness. Pink Shoes Pink Tights (if possible), Black Skirt & Pink top.(could be reversed) Hair – Will be made up with some curls fall down.
Cool – Looking forward in a cool rock style, saying she’s the best. Will have dark blue jeans or black jeans in boots in Blue rock top. Hair – Short blond bushy rock style with wax.
Double Page – Bad Attitude - Newest album release information & How there attitude nearly killed their lives (as mentioned in album.)
Content
3 NickelBack – Nickelback’s rumours finally revealed, ‘Have they Split?’
5 Bad attitude - How there new album has changed their lives.
7 The Great V concert - Our man Tom huhg takes a look at this years V concert. In his words ‘How could you forget it!’
11 Cold play’s Tour – Have a look at our tour Review with exclusive Viva la Vida Live Downloads.
13 Album Reviews – The newest albums revealed including Metallica & Linkin Park.
15 Download offers – Get the best songs/albums in the download charts with artists like Coldplay, Bad attitude & may others.
16 Tour Dates - Matallica, lost prophets, Kasabian, AD/DC, Bonjovi, Coldplay, Linkin Park Bad attitude & Nickel back.
21 Columns – lee Ray’s view on the lifestyle of Rock
22 Columns – Andy Dcor what scope he found on AD/DC reappearance.
23 Columns – The Experts opinion on the latest Talent.
24 Your Input – What YOUR favourite bands
25 TV/ DVDs Reviews – With our experts on hand have a look at why The New ‘Russell Brands DVD ‘it’s not over’ was nearly taken of the selves.
27 Fact File - The new Kids ScREam fact file.
28 Under Cover – New Guitar Hero cheats & tips revealed here.
30 The Weird – The invention of an Eco friendly audio system, any chance for drums & a guitar?
31 Shops 4 Us – The New stocks in!
33 Competition – Win this rare new Apple Audio System + laptop & Flash it off to your mates.
Sunday, 9 November 2008
8) Coursework Reader Profile
Her main interests would be listening to her favourite music of the genres of Rock & Alternative, partying & generally having a good time. She would also take her looks into there own domain being a unique person & trying to live the Rock & Roll lifestyle in her own time. But underneath all the make up & front is just usually a normal lost teenager trying to find her way. She would also be up to date with the latest news/ gossip of music, fashion & the newest tours. She would also when she has the money, go & she some of her favourite bands on tour like Metallica, AC/DC, Bon jovi, Evanescence, 30 seconds to mars, Cold play, Nickel back, Nirvana, ,This City, Hoobon stank & The cribs. On day to day bases on money her parents have given her she would spend £20-30 a week on transport, food & products for school if needed. Her extra money from work would be the money she would spend on herself for leisure, shopping & music. Other products of which she may spend her money on would be the newsiest gadgets ipod/phones, newest albums & downloads, newsiest fashion, drink & audio products for playing instrument e.g. guitar strings.
Her family have a normal background based on a father, mother, brother & sister, of who she is still living with. Her family would have one or two average incomes coming into the household, to keep the family together. But she is preparing to leave home soon to move on with her life & maybe have a career or family of her own. Her aim for her career due to her love of music is to work in the music industry, either listening & analyzing music, making music with her voice & guitar or managing music.
She would also be up to date with the latest technology like emails, msn, my space, blogging, & the newest technology ipod & phones. She would expect this magazine to be also up to date with the latest technology & enabling her to download music from the magazine. Also to be up to date with the latest instruments/audio would also be essential to her. She would also expect the latest band articles new/gossip in the music industry & also the latest music high street fashion & access to buying it.
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
7) Coursework Magazine Names
The genre for this magazine would most likely be a mixture of music, and magazine that covers the whole genes of music. I think this would work fairly well as a title because it can open a lot of options for the magazine (contents) & doesn’t have to be joint to a pacific type of music. Also straight away the title tells you that this magazine is to do with music but the title is not catchy so might imply this magazine is for an older audience.
Crazy Note
The genre for this magazine would be pop, for a young teenager girl. This title I think would work fairly well because it’s different & makes you think what is that magazine about. Although the title is not as clear of saying that this magazine is to do with music, ‘note’ could be taken as English literacy. So I think if I did have this title I would have to make sure that the images of the front cover tell the audience that this is an music magazine.
Rock On
The genre for this magazine would be rock, for a teenager or maybe an older generation. I think that the title works well because it tells the reader straight away what this music magazine is about, it also tells the reader that this magazine has attitude. The only thing that I could say about this title is that it is commonly used so at first many people may take this magazine to be a senior unprofessional magazine & may ignore the magazine. But once reputation is gained it wouldn’t be a problem.
Music Shift
The genre for this magazine would be new music, for people who are interested In new incoming music, so a young 18-25 age range. I think that this title would work well because it tells the reader straight away what the magazine is about & also using ‘Shift’ it gives a tone of change or something new. I would say that the name is not too catchy although the implications of something new could make the magazine more attracted to the audience’s eyes.
AmR or AMP's
My final name choice for my magazine is AmR or AMP's, which stands for Amplify the music of Rock. The reason why I choose this name was because it relates to rock music of that AMP's are used in rock music. Therefore tells the audience that this is a rock based magazine. Also it is short & catchy which therefore will stand out to the audience.
6) Coursework Questionnaire Results analysis
opular answers where Rock & other (8). The answers that where stated for other where R&B (3), Indie. Then the second most popular was pop & metal (5), then alternative (4), punk & Dance (3), classical, jazz, (1).In the second question I asked ‘How much money do you earn each week?’ The most popular answer was, £5-10 (6), £0-5 (5), 0, £30 – 40, £40-50, £51+ (2). I also asked if over £51 please state, the answer £52. The next is £10-20 (1), £20 -30 (0).
For the third question I asked ‘Do you buy any musical products?’ The answers that were stated where Rock
Band (2) a guitar (2), Cds (5), stuff for bass, pichs, ipod (4), music phone, (2), Mp3, tracks,
For this question I asked ‘have you ever brought any products from a music magazine.’ 15 people answers no but five people answered yes. Then I asked to state the name of the product they have brought, guitar, clothes, cds, and guitar stings.
In question five 13 people said that they haven’t brought a music magazine, but 7 people said they have. Then I asked to state the name of the magazine, nme (2), kerrang (2), guitar 1, total guitar. Then in section B) of question 5, if answered yes pleases state how often they buy a music magazine. 3 people said every 2-3 mouths, 2 said yearly, 1 monthly, and one other was ‘when I want to.’
In question six 9 people said that they listen to music daily, 5 people said that 2-3 a day, 3 people said hourly, 2 said every other day. No people answered weekly, every 2-3 mouths or none. This tells me that listening to music is a very common thing. One other person answered ‘when I want to’
In question seven 13 people said they download there music, 11 said they buy there music from a shop, 9 people said they listen to it by radio & 6 said they listen to music by concert.
In question eight 10 people said that they buy/listen to music daily, 6 people said weekly, two people said monthly. The ‘other’ stated where ‘when I want to’ & ‘when I have the money.’ The other options where not answered so therefore tells me that music is a very popular, (for business.)
The artists/bands that people listen to are Influences by others, girls aloud, Justin Timberlake, Chris brown(2), Neo,kids in glass houses, this city,Hoobon stank, The cribs, The smiths, Brand new soad, Weezer, hirranna, Incubu,Metallica,AC/DC, Machinehead, Tokia Hotel, Evanescenes, Nirvana, Linkin Park, Deathklok, Opeth, Biullet for my valentine, Avenged sevenfold, tenacious d, static, 30 seconds to mars, mattallica,gun’s & roses, niclkeback, linkin park, aerosmith, chipmunk, megnaith, buckethead, , Dizzir rascal, my chemical romance.
The types of articles that people read about in music magazine are Band articles (3) & all.
The things of which people think should be present in music magazines today are Free cds, new bands/artist(2), interviews, free money, new music(2), Suggestion boxes.
The music products that people should be present in music magazines are free cds with preview tracks, bands new albums, pichs, adverts for cds and clothes, Guitar strings, ipod.
16 people said that they would like to read about up to date technology, 3 people said they wouldn’t & 1 person said sometimes.
13 people said that they would like to read about other topics than music in a music magazine e.g. film/sport. Then 7 people said they wouldn’t.
In question 15 I asked ‘what types of things would you like to see present on a music magazine. Most popular was New album releases (14), then artist/album/tour reviews, Tour dates (12), Technology (7) Info on artist, film & sport (6) Politics (2). Then any other ideas sated where new bands info.
Then in question 16 I asked ‘What kind of image would you like on the front cover of the magazine?’ The most popular answer was groups (9), Artists (7) Music scene (4) changes every time (3) music object, event (2). Any other ideas stated where cool girls.
The names of which people could think of for a music magazine where Pop star, NME, Music mag, music magazine, shrilling is my business, Listen & Love.
In this question everyone thought that artwork should be present in a music magazine.
In this question 15 people thought that a lot of information should be present in a music magazine & 5 people answered no.
The aspects of which should be within a music magazine is Sports, gossip, music, artist/album info, posters.

Tuesday, 4 November 2008
5)Coursework Target Audience

Age
I think that this magazine is for an older audience, due to that older people listen to classical music. Also a middle-aged model is used on the front cover, which therefore shows that maybe this magazine is for middle age/ older people.
Gender – Both because white & red colours have been used, this shows maturity. Because this magazine has been specialised for people or musicians that like/play classical music this magazine is not aimed at a gender.
Music Gender – people who like classical music.
Income – The income of this audience would be fairly high, the normal average work job pay. This id due to that this magazine is aimed at an older audience therefore in full employment.
Also this magazine has given a freebie of a cd, which therefore shows that this magazine company is fairly wealthy.
Interests – Listening to music, celebrity news, Prizes to be won (offers) News on music awards.
4)Coursework Questionnaire Results
(Can tick more than one)
Pop 5
Rock 8
Classical 1
Jazz 1
Metal 5
Alternative4
Punk 3
Dance 3
Other 8 Other R&B, Indie, grime, R&B, R&B
2. How much money do you earn per week?
0 2
£0-5 5
£5-10 6
£10-20 1
£20 – 30 0
£30 - 40 2
40-50 2
£51 + 2 Please state. £52
3. Do you buy any musical products? Please state name
Rock band, a guitar, Rock Band, Cds, stuff for bass, ,cds, pichs, cds, ipod, music phone, cds, ipod, music phone, Mp3, Cds, tracks, guitar, Ipod, ipod,
4. Have you ever brought products from a music magazine?
Yes 5
No 15 If yes please state what guitar, clothes, cds, guitar stings,
5. A) Have you ever brought music magazines?
Yes 7
No 13 if yes please state name of magazine nme, kerrang, kerrang, nme, guitar 1, total guitar, Guitarist.
b) If answered yes
How often do you buy music magazines?
Daily 0
Weekly 0
Monthly 1
Every 2 -3 months 3
Yearly 2
None 13
Other When I want to,
6. How often do you listen to music?
Hourly 3
2-3 a day 5
Daily 9
Every other day 2
Weekly 0
Every 2 -3 months 0
None 0
Other when I want to,
7. How do you listen to your music?
(can tick more than one)
Brought/Shop 11
Download 13
Radio 9
Concert 6
8. How often do you buy/listen to music?
Daily 10
Weekly 6
Monthly 2
Every 2 -3 months 0
Yearly 0
None 0
Other when I want to, when I have the money,
9. What bands/artists do you listen to?
Influences by others, girls aloud, Justin Timberlake, Chris brown, Neo,kids in glass houses, this city,Hoobon stank, The cribs, The smiths, Brand new soad, Weezer, hirranna, Incubu,Metallica,AC/DC, Machinehead, Tokia Hotel, Evanescenes, Nirvana, Linkin Park, Deathklok, Opeth, Biullet for my valentine, Avenged sevenfold, tenacious d, static, 30 seconds to mars, mattallica,gun’s & roses, niclkeback, linkin park, aerosmith, chipmunk, megnaith, buckethead, chris brown, Dizzir rascal, my chemical romance,
10. What type of articles do you like to read about in music magazines?
Band articles, band articles, all, band articles,
11.is there anything you can think of that should be present in music magazines today? (contents)
Free cds, new bands/artist, interviews, free money, new music, new bands/artist, Suggestion boxes, new songs,
12.Are there any musical products that you think should be present in music magazines today?
Free cds with preview tracks, bands new albums, pichs, adverts for cds and clothes, Guitar strings, ipod,
13.Do you like to read about the new up-to-date technology that is available?
Yes 16
No 3 sometimes
14. Do you like to read about other interests than music within a music magazine? E.g. sport , film, Caleb gossip
Yes 13
No 7
15. What types of things would you like to see present on a music magazine?
(can tick more than one)
New album releases 14
Artist/album /tour reviews 12
Tour dates 12
Info on artists 6
Politics 0
Technology 7
Film/sport 6
Please state any other ideas new bands info,
16. What kind of image would you like on the front cover of the magazine?
Can tick more than one
Artist 7
Groups 9
Music scene 4
Music object 2
Changes every time 3
Event 2
Please state any other ideas cool girl
17. Can you think of a name for a music magazine?
Pop star, NME, Music mag, music magazine, shrilling is my business, Listen & Love
18. Do you think that music artwork should be present in the magazine (posters/ images in magazine)
Yes 20
No 0
19. Do you think a lot of information should be present within the magazine?
Yes 15
No 5
20. Is there anything else you can think of that should be an aspect of a music magazine?
Sports, gossip, music, artist/album info, posters
Sunday, 2 November 2008
3) Coursework Questionnaire
(Can tick more than one)
Pop
Rock
Classical
Jazz
Metal
Alternative
Punk
Dance
Other
Other …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. How much money do you earn per week?
0
£0-5
£5-10
£10-20
£20 – 30
£30 - 40
£40-50
£51 + Please state. ……….……………………….....
3. Do you buy any musical products? Please state name
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Have you ever brought products from a music magazine?
Yes
No
If yes please state what…………………………………………………
5. A) Have you ever brought music magazines?
Yes
No
If yes please state name of magazine ………………………………...................
b) If answered yes
How often do you buy music magazines?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Every 2 -3 months
Yearly
none
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. How often do you listen to music?
Hourly
2-3 a day
Daily
every other day
weekly
Every 2 -3 months
none
other…………………………………………………………………………………
7. How do you listen to your music?
(can tick more than one)
Brought/Shop
Download
Radio
Concert
8. How often do you buy/listen to music?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Every 2 -3 months
Yearly
none
Other……………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. What bands/artists do you listen to?
……………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………
10. What type of articles do you like to read about in music magazines?
………………………………………………………………………………
11. Is there anything you can think of that should be present in music magazines today? (contents)
……………………………………………………………………………
12. Are there any musical products that you think should be present in music magazines today?
…………………………………………………………………………..
13. Do you like to read about the new up-to-date technology that is available?
Yes
No
14. Do you like to read about other interests than music within a music magazine? E.g. sport , film, Caleb gossip
Yes
No
15. What types of things would you like to see present on a music magazine?
(can tick more than one)
New album releases
Artist/album /tour reviews
Tour dates
Info on artists
politics
Technology
Film/sport
Please state any other ideas …………………………………………………….
16. What kind of image would you like on the front cover of the magazine?
Can tick more than one
Artist
Groups
Music Scene
Music Object
Changes every time
Event
Please state any other ideas …………………………………………………….
17. Can you think of a name for a music magazine?
.....................................................................................
18. Do you think that music artwork should be present in the magazine (posters/ images in magazine)
Yes
No
19. Do you think a lot of information should be present within the magazine?
Yes
No
20. Is there anything else you can think of that should be an aspect of a music magazine?
......................................................................................
Friday, 31 October 2008
2) Coursework Interview Analysis
The structure of this article is a question & answer based interview. Although the answers of the interviewee are in dept. The interview starts with an introduction to the duo of who they are & what they do. The interview asks them what they thought about 'Song Wars', then goes into further detail of there fans & there favourite songs.
The style of the interview is very informal; this is shown by the interviewee answers are not structured given a laid back feel. The style of the interview is very modern using modern day language 'GarageBand' and also use of swearing.
The tone is positive but not too light hearted. A down to earth feel which reflects on the interviewee's personality. Also the interview has humour ' Punks thought they were doing nothing by learning three chords, but that’s seen like quite a lot now.' this also gives the interview an positive tone.
A feature I saw in this therefore reflects on there income of which tells us there on a normal average income (radio presenters.) Also talking about that they are working on a lower BBC radio station this tells the reader that they are not to commonly known.
The influence of the journalist on the reader is that to have a positive attitude towards the interviewee 'sly genius' and start to like the duo. Also because the duo is down to earth & talk about ' common theme, ' the readers can relate to the interviewee. Also the intentions of the interview with the duo radio presenters is sell there new album 'Song Wars Volume One '
My first journalistic comment for the radio presenters Adam & Joe is that they seem like down to earth people, but have a Slight crazy side.
My second comment for the duo is that they are purely making these radio jingles on the radio for pure love for music & comedy.
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
1) Coursework Reader Profile Anaysis

In the Reader Profile for NME the first section contains the main products of which that reader would buy or own. Then how much money they would spend on that product. So for this reader profile the reader would ‘£372 on clothes per year,’ ‘£667 on audio equipment per year.’ So due to that this reader can spend an fair amount of money on theses products, this tells the advertisers that this reader would be in working full time or part time. Also because the products are the first things to be mentioned, this would be the most important aspects impacted onto the Advertisers. Therefore this tells the advertisers exactly what kind of products NME would want in there magazine.
In the second section this tells the advertisers is the reader ‘in with technology.’ It also therefore tells the advertisers what kind of hobbies the reader participates with ‘Consoles & Games.’ Then finally tells the advertisers what things are most important to that reader. So therefore they like to enjoy themselves & have a happy go lucky life, clothing is very important, trying new drinks.
Then in the third section has all the personal information about that reader presented in statistics, ‘69% is male’ tells use this magazine is mainly aimed at men, ‘52% working full time’ & how many readers they have. This therefore grabs the advertisers attention by letting the advertisers that there is a good chance that there product will be sold due to that there are many readers. Then at the end the NME contact details.
The only comment I have to say for this reader profile is that there are only 3 sections therefore missing out the readers past information.
Mixmag Reader Profile
In the Reader profile of Mixmag, the first paragraph tells us what type of people they are, ‘They are the ones who make the happening music happen and the cool products cool’ so therefore tells us they are very cool & important people. The first paragraph also tells us straight away what type of music they listen to ‘clubbing.’
The second paragraph tells us about there interest ‘new fashion trend’ and also tells us what technology they like & how up to date they are, ‘they just have to have the latest mobile/ they’re the biggest downloader’s of music in the UK.’
The third paragraph tells us there personal detail & who they are, ‘median age/ mainly 26 - 72% male/ tend to be urban and single.’
The forth paragraph tells us there income & what products they would like to spend money on , ‘ Nights out ,Clothes, Tunes, The latest mobile and MP3 player’ This section has been set out in bullet points keeping it short & simple, this therefore keeps is plain for the advertiser to tell them that this reader would not spend to much money on products. This tells us then that this reader would mot likely be in education or in a part time job/ early full time job.
Then finally in the last paragraph it tells us some extra information of what the readers like, ‘Nearly 80% do not read another music magazine and they spend little time watching TV, especially at weekends.’ This is therefore telling the advertisers that TV or other magazine products would not be suitable for this magazine.
The differences between theses two audiences are that they both have different music interest rock, dance. That one has more interests than music so gaming/TV whilst the other magazine solely concentrates on music. Both audiences like to have a good time & both are in with technology. Then also both magazine audiences have different income telling us there different ages & what products they are able to afford.
Both magazines have different income bases so therefore would change the type of advertisers used on the magazines. So for example the types of products used for The NME magazines would be the latest games/consoles/ Drinks/ clothes/ shoes/ food/ New technology/ Audio equipment, DVDs Cds. Whilst in the Mixmag the products included in this magazine would be more music based, so the latest audio system, news tune downloads, dance albums, clothes, newest technology. But this time the audience for the Mixmag would have a lower status products due to that there income base is a lot lower than the income base for NME, due to that this audience could be in education or a part time job.
Sunday, 19 October 2008
10) Preliminary task Evaluation
The things which I think worked well for my front cover was that the layout is has wording worked around the model, tennis ball & models school badge & all waste space is used (over models forehead). This therefore makes you drawn to that she is sports student of the year. Also the background behind the student is blue & white which goes with the masthead colour scheme & is very simple making the model stand out. Also how the masthead is slanted making the masthead look like it has been printed onto the magazine by letter print making it look very important. Also the use of fonts of having the 'BCHS' in a clear font then parts 'scope' changed by having the first letter in bold, 'C,O & P' is italic & having 'O' underlined making the 'O & P' joined together. This causes the 'Scope' to stand out more to the audience & because scope usually means something interesting, draws the audience into that part of the masthead. Also the size of the masthead & the main cover line makes that the first part the audience reads, showing that theses are the most important aspects of the magazine. Also short & catchy cover lines like ‘The good, the bad & the embarrassing’ also draw the reader into the magazine. Also the decoration of the two corners i think worked well with the magazine making the magazine look a little different.
The things of which I don't think worked well for my front cover was the use of to many colours for the cover lines. I also think that in the masthead the 'BCHS' should be in a white & the 'Scope' should be in a blue making those words be in more contrast to the background making the masthead stand out more. Also the layout of the magazine is like a lifestyle magazine & is not your typical layout for your school magazine. This then could cause confusing making the audience think this magazine at first is a lifestyle magazine.
The things of which I think worked well for the contents page was the use of font for the contents subjects, being very clear & visible letting the audience know what the contents is. Also the layout of the contents page is very typical therefore lets the audience recognise that this is the contents page. Also the masthead is very big, clear & bold making the audience straight away drawn to the masthead. The first three images I think worked well for the contents page because they draw the reader in & can be easily recognised to which article they belong to.
The things of which I don't think worked well for the contents page is that the images shouldn't be stretched; the colour of the border & title can strain the eyes making too much of an impact. The colours of the contents wording I think should be swapped round making the heading stand out more to the detail. Also the numbers on the images should also have more of a contrasting colour. Also the last image at bottom of column is not as clear as to which article it belongs to.
What I found the easiest was the front cover even though whilst I was making it I had to think very carefully how I was going to present it. The thing I found most difficult was making the contents page because of having to figure out the wording for the contents page, making the wording stand out & also trying to make a contents page layout. Therefore I have also now seen a lot more things wrong with my contents page.
Thursday, 16 October 2008
9) Preliminary task Magazine Analysis
Masthead
The mast head is big, bold & clear showing the importance of the company’s name & making the masthead stand out and easy to read to the audience. For the masthead being so big, this is the first thing the audience eye would be drawn to. Also the colour of the masthead is pink showing us that the audience is female and also for a young audience of which the reader would look up to.
Image
The image on the magazine is a model of a woman, but not just nay woman but a woman who is recognises as Drew Barrymore. Her body language is rather confident, but also her smile makes her also look quiet cheeky but also could be took as quite seductive. Also the clothes that she is wearing is pink showing that this magazine is quite girly, therefore reflecting on there target audience. She is made up very well, not natural and her clothes are made of fur, this shows that she is rather wealthy, therefore reflecting on the, magazine as being glossy & wealthy.
Cover lines
The cover lines grab our attention, first about drew Barrymore, a real life story of a woman which the audience can relate to. Then things you can help & do go green. This even shows that everyone is trying to go green.
The third left tells us gossip & stories, which can draw us into the magazine. Also because some of the content is to do with sex this implies maybe this magazine is for an older audience, even if it does look very girly.
The main cover line is the ‘Real Woman Confess Their Sex Fantasies’. This draws us into the magazine because it is not the usual or sometimes even correct thing to speak about. Because the magazine company have gone over the line a little, this effect draws us even more in, wanting to know there sex secrets.
The model credit is ‘Drew, nearly single and talking about the guy she wants next.’ This draws us into the magazine because it is about someone famous and not the most common things that celebrity would tell magazines.
Media analysis magazines
Saturday, 11 October 2008
6) Preliminary task Magazine Photography & Editing Practice
5) Preliminary task Magazine Name Choice
My first choice of a school magazine name is Youth's LOL. I don't think this idea will work because it is to varied and does imply that this magazine would be too sociable and doesn't really have any connections with school. Also 'Youth's' could be used for a too wide range age audience and 'LOL' could be taken as youths are funny. But using young language (slang) shows that this magazine is for young people.
2) Sch's R US
My Second choice is Sch's R US. Unlike the first choice is does straight away have connections to do with school and using young language shows that this magazine is for an younger audience. But my problem with this title is that it has connections to do with a toy shop. So i think that this title will not work.
3) Learn & Live
My next choice is Learn & Live. This does have connections to do with school by learning, then live your life by the way toy want to. It doesn't use young language which doesn't show it is for young people, but learning is aimed at young people. The only problem i would have with this title is that it could be used for an older audience, for example people in work who want to go further in education (collage/university.)
4) BCHS Scope
BCHS Scope is my final choice for my magazine name & this is the title i will be using on my school magazine. The reasons why i choose this title is that it was the top mark in my questionnaire of ' What name do you think would suite best the magazine? ' This title has both connections to schooling/education & socializing. Also abbreviations of our school name has been used, so therefore shows that this magazine is aimed at young people. Also when people think of someone 'digging the scope' they think of something interesting that will draw them into the magazine. Therefore thinking that the magazine will be very interesting.
4) Preliminary task Questionnaire
1. What kind of style would you like the magazine to be in?
Traditional (School colours)
Modern
Educational
Black & White
Other please specify …………………………………………………………….
2. What kind of image would you like on the front cover of the magazine?
Can tick more than one
Student
Group of Students
School Scene
School Objects
changes every time
Event of the school
Please state any other ideas …………………………………………………….
3. How often would you like this magazine to be issued?
Weekly
Monthly
Every 3 Month
Every term
Yearly
4. What do you think will be the most important aspect of the magazine?
Can tick more than one
Education
Gossip
academic subjects (Drama)
Sport
Events
Images
Other please specify …………………………………………………………….
5. Which do you think is most protruded as the school
Educational
Fun
not enjoyable
Gossip/mates/ Socializing
Other please specify …………………………………………………………….
6. Do you think that the magazine should be aimed at all the houses or should have sections on each house?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Would you like educational aspects be present in the magazine?
Yes
No
If Yes what kinds of subjects would you like present
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Would you like teachers & parents information shown in the magazine?
Yes
No
9. What name do you would suite best the magazine?
Sch’s Youth’s LOL
Learn & Live
BCHS Scope
Sch’s R US
Please state any other ideas …………………………………………………….
10. Is there anything else that you can think of that should be present in the magazine? (Content)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3) Preliminary task Questionnaire Results
Traditional 2
Modern 16
Educational 0
Black & White 1
Other – Bright
2. What kinds of image would you like on the front cover of the magazine?
Student 2
Group of Students 6
School Scene 0
School Objects 0
Changes every time 8
Event of the School 5
Other – Cartoon, Stylish
3. How often would you like this magazine to be issued?
Weekly 3
Monthly 13
Every 3 Month 1
Every Term 1
Yearly 1
4. What do you think will be the most important aspects of the magazine?
Education 7
Gossip 13
Academic Subjects 3
Sport 6
Events 10
Images 9
5. Which do you think is most portrayed as the school?
Educational 4
Fun 6
Not enjoyable 3
Gossip/ Mates/ Socializing 10
6. Do you think that the magazine should be aimed at all the houses or should have sections on each house?
Sections 10
All Houses 7
Both 1
7. Would you like educational aspects be present in the magazine?
Yes 11
No 8
If Yes what kinds of subjects would you like present - All so all will benefit (3), History, drama (3), Food, Art, Geography, Teachers, English (3), Results of previous students, revision, Science(2), Maths
8. Would you like teachers & parents information shown in the magazine?
Yes 5
No 13
9. What name do you would suite best the magazine?
Sch’s Youth’s LOL 3
Learn & Live 6
BCHS Scope 8
Sch’s R US 1
Other – Sofa, B Town Vogue, Legit BCHS, Official BCHS magazine
10. Is there anything else that you can think of that should be present in the magazine? (Content)
Horoscopes, TV, Advice, Music, Film, Community issues, Events, Images (3), Activities Outside school, Head Teachers column, People/ Students, Fashion/Textiles, News, Gossip, Not too much writing, Photography, Letters (Advice), Notice board, School Trips, Embarrassing picture of the Month (not all good)
2) Preliminary task Analysis for Questionnaire
For my second question most people thought that the best front cover image would be that it changes (8) so a mixture. Then followed by that is a group of students (6), then Event of the school (5), student (2), and no one thought School scene or school object. The other ideas thought of were Cartoon or stylish.
For my third question most people thought of that the magazine should be issued monthly (13), then some people thought Weekly (3), then only 1 vote for Every 3 mouths, every term or yearly.
For my fourth question most people thought that Gossip was the most important aspect of schooling life(13), followed by Events with (10), images (9), Education (7), Sport (6), then last Academic subjects (3).
For my fifth question most people thought that Gossip/ Mates/ Socializing (10) most portrayed the school, then Fun (6), Educational (4), then last not enjoyable (3).
For my sixth question I asked if all houses of the school should be presented in the magazine or if they should be in sections. My results were that 10 people said sections, 7 said All Houses & 1 said both.
For my seventh question 11 people said that they would like educational aspects to be in the magazine & 8 people said no. I also asked with this question If Yes what kinds of subjects would you like present. My results were All so all will benefit (3), History (1), drama (3), Food (1), Art (1), Geography (1), Teachers (1), English (3), Results of previous students (1), revision (1), Science(2), Maths (1).
For my eighth question most people thought that teachers & parents information shouldn't be shown (13) and (5) people thought that it should.
My ninth question I found that the best name for my magazine was BCHS Scope (8), followed by Learn & Live (6) Sch’s Youth’s LOL (3) then last Sch’s R US (1). Other ideas that were forwarded were Sofa, B Town Vogue, Legit BCHS, Official BCHS magazine.
My last question I ask if the audience could think of anything that should be presented in the magazine in means of content. The results I found were Horoscopes, TV, Advice, Music, Film, Community issues, Events, Images (3), Activities Outside school, Head Teachers column, People/ Students, Fashion/Textiles, News, Gossip, Not too much writing, Photography, Letters (Advice), Notice board, School Trips, Embarrassing picture of the Month (not all good)









