Planning
In this section I will demonstrate my ideas for my main task of designing a music magazine. I have designed some drawn and computerized drafts which i have displayed and explained where they will feature on my real music magazine and why they have been featured.
Here I have first selected four magazine covers that i liked and explained what features I prefer the most and how I will incorporate these features in my music magazine.
Here I have first selected four magazine covers that i liked and explained what features I prefer the most and how I will incorporate these features in my music magazine.
I have chosen this magazine because i like the use of sky blue in the background as it vibrantly contrasts with the red lipstick the model is wearing on this front cover. The use of blue in the background makes the block text stand out more on the front cover this adds the the effect of a limited palette used within the colours of white blue and yellow. I also like the way the text has a modern feel to it as each letter has a curved edge which then seems more inviting to a younger target audience as the whole front cover has an urban feel. The use of an urban vibe adds to the RnB theme of the music magazine which will also make it even more inviting to the younger generation.
I have chosen this magazine front cover as it follows the conventions of a professional magazine by have the masthead behind the main image in this case an image of 2pac. This is represented to the audience that the artist is a representation of the music magazine itself so therefore the audience can relate to the artist on the front cover as well as the magazine. I also like the way the colour scheme is simple yet effective as the use of a limited palette does not distract the audience form the main image yet it adds the the theme of the magazine of being a hip hop and RnB magazine. The colour scheme also works well with the gender represented on the front cover, it connotes how the male figure tough and dominate which is also signified by the use of big bold black text.
I have chosen this magazine front cover as it gives a different representation of the female figure as being tough and controlling. This is seen through the use of black military costume the artists is wearing. This is a contrast to the common ideology of woman being submissive to the male gender however the costume also signifies how women should be sexy and presentable. On this front cover I like the way the colour scheme is of a limited palette which makes the front cover effective as it makes each colour stand out to the audience without making each colour clash for the reader's eye. The use of sans serif text adds the the urban feel of the music magazine which is then represented to the audience as being a modern and current magazine. This will ensure that the magazine will get the younger generation as its target audience.
I have chosen this magazine front cover as the colour scheme is bold and vibrant. the use of yellow makes the masthead stand out against the dark background. This may signify how the magazine "vibe" is up to date with current affairs and often highlights the high achieving artists in the RnB industry. I also like how the consistency of the colour scheme is follows throughout the front cover. by doing this, it makes the magazine effective in its purpose by attracting its target audience. I also like how the front cover isn't full of text so therefore the text isn't distracting the reader from the main image however the front cover consists of not one artist but three being the main subject.This goes against the conventions of a professional music magazine.
Drawn Drafts
Here I displayed my drawn drafts in which I have displayed some of the features I will feature in my music magazine. Each feature consists of a colour scheme text and shots that my audience will like to see in my magazine.
Computer Drafts
Based on my drawn drafts i have conducted some designs using the adobe Photoshop software. This enabled me to create a digital visualization of how my music magazine will set out for my audience to see. Here i have constructed each feature using my colour scheme so that there will be a clear indication to the audience that red grey which and black will be my main colour scheme and that the colour scheme will be consistent throughout my music magazine.
This is one of my digital drafts. By creating a digital draft it will allow me have a visual example of what the layout of my magazine front cover will look like as well as this it will allow me to see if my colour scheme of red black grey and white go well when put together on the front page
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This is one of my digital drafts. By creating a digital draft it will allow me have a visual example of what the layout of my magazine front cover will look like as well as this it will allow me to see if my colour scheme of red black grey and white go well when put together on the front page.
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This is one of my digital drafts. By creating a digital draft it will allow me have a visual example of what the layout of my magazine front cover will look like as well as this it will allow me to see if my colour scheme of red black grey and white go well when put together on the front page.
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This is one of my digital drafts. By creating a digital draft it will allow me have a visual example of what the layout of my magazine front cover will look like as well as this it will allow me to see if my colour scheme of red black grey and white go well when put together on the contents page. the Digital draft will allow me to see where i will put the conventions of a contents page.
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This is one of my digital drafts. By creating a digital draft it will allow me have a visual example of what the layout of my magazine front cover will look like as well as this it will allow me to see if my colour scheme of red black grey and white go well when put together on the contents page. the Digital draft will allow me to see where i will put the conventions of a contents page.
This is one of my digital drafts. By creating a digital draft it will allow me have a visual example of what the layout of my magazine front cover will look like as well as this it will allow me to see if my colour scheme of red black grey and white go well when put together on the double page spread. the Digital draft will allow me to see where i will put the conventions of a double page spread.
This is one of my digital drafts. By creating a digital draft it will allow me have a visual example of what the layout of my magazine front cover will look like as well as this it will allow me to see if my colour scheme of red black grey and white go well when put together on the double page spread. the Digital draft will allow me to see where i will put the conventions of a double page spread.
Article
Growing up,Joshua wasn't like the other kids on the block,he had a tough upbringing,coming from a single-parent household,he struggled with socialising with the other kids the same age yet his spare time was spent looking after his younger siblings while his mother worked long shifts. Joshua found going to school particularly hard as he was unable to juggle home life and school life together but despite all this he found a sense of freedom from writing his own verses and lyrics for songs and recording them in the studio.
Knowing that the academic route to success was not going to be for him,he dropped out of full time education at the tender age of 16,yet still achieving 10 A*- C in his GCSEs, to begin his music career. By the age of 17 he began making YouTube videos of himself rapping his own verses and making his own song with them as well as making his own songs he took existing ones and remixing them to create a fresh and new beat. Through his videos is gained fame and success with his YouTube videos achieving 1M subscribers and over 5M views.Talking to Hype magazine Joshua explains how many doors where closed in front of him but never gave up he also states that “The dream was to make it big...so i did”.Travelling overseas to America,Canada, Japan and Australia gave him a new found fame by doing various gigs and tours internationally.Once getting signed to PDiddy’s record label Big Daddy records Joshua stated to one of Hype’s reporters that he was “so excited to work with PDiddy”and that “The hard work has paid off”.
Now with his new found fame in America, Joshua has just signed another three year contract with PDiddy’s record label Big Daddy records after having a successful start to his music career by raising through the Billboard charts with his tracks Unfriend, Over This and his top single Behind the Camera which has over 6M views on YouTube and 10M downloads on iTunes. When asked about his songs and the inspiration he stated that “My lyrics are always truthful...based on the experience of the my life...I just want to give my fans the true me”.
Joshua has now released his second album titled “Do you and I’ll do me” which has reached the number one spot in the billboard music charts, however this is just the start for the young rapper Joshua, he is now focusing in dropping his second album titled The Second Edition, to which he has collaborated with the biggest name of RnB including Rick Ross, Jay Z, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj to create today’s hottest beats,well just to name a few.
Now reaching the top of his goals, Joshua told our Hype reporter that he is “Just getting started” and that he hopes to venture in all music opportunities that come his way. “2015 will be my year”.
Knowing that the academic route to success was not going to be for him,he dropped out of full time education at the tender age of 16,yet still achieving 10 A*- C in his GCSEs, to begin his music career. By the age of 17 he began making YouTube videos of himself rapping his own verses and making his own song with them as well as making his own songs he took existing ones and remixing them to create a fresh and new beat. Through his videos is gained fame and success with his YouTube videos achieving 1M subscribers and over 5M views.Talking to Hype magazine Joshua explains how many doors where closed in front of him but never gave up he also states that “The dream was to make it big...so i did”.Travelling overseas to America,Canada, Japan and Australia gave him a new found fame by doing various gigs and tours internationally.Once getting signed to PDiddy’s record label Big Daddy records Joshua stated to one of Hype’s reporters that he was “so excited to work with PDiddy”and that “The hard work has paid off”.
Now with his new found fame in America, Joshua has just signed another three year contract with PDiddy’s record label Big Daddy records after having a successful start to his music career by raising through the Billboard charts with his tracks Unfriend, Over This and his top single Behind the Camera which has over 6M views on YouTube and 10M downloads on iTunes. When asked about his songs and the inspiration he stated that “My lyrics are always truthful...based on the experience of the my life...I just want to give my fans the true me”.
Joshua has now released his second album titled “Do you and I’ll do me” which has reached the number one spot in the billboard music charts, however this is just the start for the young rapper Joshua, he is now focusing in dropping his second album titled The Second Edition, to which he has collaborated with the biggest name of RnB including Rick Ross, Jay Z, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj to create today’s hottest beats,well just to name a few.
Now reaching the top of his goals, Joshua told our Hype reporter that he is “Just getting started” and that he hopes to venture in all music opportunities that come his way. “2015 will be my year”.
Poses
Costume
Front Page Photos
These are the photos that I intend to use for the front cover of my music magazine.i have used some generic RnB poses which will relate to the genre of my music magazine which RnB. The costume used in these photos are very casual for example trainers,leggings and a jean shirt. H ere i have used a mixture of non and direct address to the audience which will help my audience to connect which the artist on the front page.
Contents photos
These are the photos that I intend to use for the contents page of my music magazine. I have used some generic RnB poses which will relate to the genre of my music magazine which RnB. The costume used in these photos are very casual for example trainers,leggings a jean shirt,hoody etc. Here i have used a mixture of non and direct address to the audience which will help my audience to connect which the artist on the contents page.
Double Page Photos
These are the photos that I intend to use for the double page spread of my music magazine. I have used some generic RnB poses which will relate to the genre of my music magazine which RnB. The costume used in these photos are very casual for example trainers,leggings and a jean shirt. Here i have used a mixture of non and direct address to the audience which will help my audience to connect which the artist on the double page spread.
Final products - Stages
Stages for Front Cover
Stages for Contents Page
Stages for Double Page Spread