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Instead of having only one image of the artist I have used four of the same one but made them black and white. This is because it fills the page more and is unique and creative. I have done this to emphasise the artist’s response of staying the same person throughout her career.

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My double page spread uses the conventions as like an existing real one the text is in columns which is all the same size and placed equally. There also is a drop cap which shows the reader where to start reading which is in purple so that house style is kept throughout. There also is a short headline of the artist’s name which is usually used. I have also incorporated the initials of my music magazine at the corner of the page to keep the magazine branded and is used in other double page spreads. I have placed a pull quote in between the text like existing pages normally do as it intrigues the reader of what the interview includes this is a typical convention. The questions have also been put in a different colour to separate them from the artists response which makes it look professional and structured.

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A large image

A pull quote

Bold text

A stand first

Text

Drop cap

Short headline

Informal tone

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Unlike most magazine contents pages I have not placed other small images onto the page, this is because from my questionnaire answers showed that readers didn’t feel like they were important. I also felt that the main image was enough for the page and looked effective.

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My contents page like existing pages has an organised structure for the text. It is placed on one side sharing equal amount of attention with the main image. Like existing content pages there are titles that have page numbers to direct the reader to articles they have an interest in. They also have small descriptions underneath giving a glimpse into the magazine. The main image on the contents page is the same model on the front cover and is the focus of the DPS; this is similar to current magazines as it is based on a popular celebrity. The titles are in a different and larger font to the descriptions like current magazines allowing the reader to differentiate them both. Like most contents page I have placed a small title of “contents” at the top of the page so that it is clear what the page is showing, I have also included the masthead of the magazine which existing magazine contents pages include so it is branded.

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Page numbers

Cover lines

Banner

Small images

Columns

Masthead

Title

Date

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In producing my media product I didn’t not follow all of the conventions of a music magazine. Most magazines have pugs but I chose not to reinforce this onto my front cover because I felt that there was no room for it to be placed effectively. Also instead of using the same colour throughout the page I used black, white and purple as the purple made is more vibrant and contrasted with what the model is wearing. I followed this house theme throughout.

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Similarly to a typical music magazine my media product has a memorable, clear masthead that is placed at the top of the page like most existing magazines. This is commonly done in magazines so that it can be identified easily furthermore emphasising the importance of the brand itself. Like existing magazines my music magazine has a large main image upon the cover, It is a midshot of my model positioned in the centre of the page. This allows the reader’s attention to be fixed on the image and uses direct eye contact to connect with the reader emphasising its importance. It also is the first thing the reader normally sees on the cover of a magazine. The image uses high key lighting like most pop magazines making the cover vibrant and allows the other aspects of the magazine to stand out. The headline of my magazine is large and bold stating the artist’s name which supports the convention of existing music magazines that usually uses celebrity names. With box existing magazines and my media product sharing this convention emphasises the fact that they ate the most important cover line hence being the headline. Further reinforcing the conventions of a music magazine I have placed a pull quote below the headline giving the reader a glimpse of the article inside. This is an effective convention which i have followed because it intrigues the reader. It also links with the headline and the main image. I have placed a banner at the top of the masthead again using a convention of a magazine as it tells the reader the magazine is popular.

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Conventions of a music magazine

Short memorable masthead

Main image

House style

Pug

Banner

Pull quote/lure