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How does my music magazine develop the typical conventions- double page spread 

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How does my music magazine develop the typical conventions- double page spread 

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The main image has been placed on the right hand side of the double page spread however from my research of existing products it is evident that the main image is more commonly placed on the left hand side. I have altered this convention slightly because I wanted to be more creative with the headline therefore I needed to use that space and I didn't want my headline to overlap the main image of Issy.

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How does my music magazine develop the typical conventions - front cover 

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How does my music magazine develop the typical conventions - front cover 

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The pug/starburst is a typical convention on the front cover, however it has been developed as there is text going around the shape and it consists of my 3 house colours of black, white and cerise. Usually pugs are quite simple according to existing products and make use of one or two colours. I have used 3 colours to maintain the same theme on my cover and to make it look more colourful and interesting and it also adds extra information in a way that doesn't take up anymore space on the cover.

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How does my music magazine challenge the typical conventions- double page spread 

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How does my music magazine challenge the typical conventions- double page spread 

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The headline I have used is 'Issy' which is the subject's name however in other existing products a pull quote is used as the title to engage the reader or the name is in a small font at the top of the page. Instead I have placed an image of my model inside the letters to create an element of interest, and these letters take up some space. I decided to do this because I wanted my double page spread to reflect 'Issy' as a youthful, fun, outgoing artist.

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How does my music magazine use the typical conventions- double page spread 

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How does my music magazine use the typical conventions- double page spread 

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My double page spread supports the typical conventions as the text has been organised into 3 columns which is ideal to ensure it doesn't become too crowded. Most existing products I have researched have 2/3 columns therefore my double page spread follows this convention as it is clearly successful in other magazines. I have created a piece of page furniture, a reader interaction box to involve the reader and to show that 'Millennium' values their opinions/views. I have added a stand first underneath the headline, which is a main convention as it introduces the artist and gives the reader some background information. I have used a drop cap (which is mainly used on every double page spread I have looked at) and put the 'H' in a feminine serif font as the interview is with an upcoming female artist and it tells the reader where the interview questions start. I have included two pull quotes which are both in a cerise colour to link my house colours throughout each product, this is a typical convention because it intrigues the reader to read the full article. Also the pull quote in the centre helps to break up the text so it doesn't look overwhelming to the reader. The questions have been put in a bold font to separate them from Issy's responses which makes it look structured and neat which is important for a double page spread otherwise the reader could be put off.

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How does my music magazine challenge the typical conventions- contents page 

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How does my music magazine challenge the typical conventions- contents page 

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I have placed an image of my model in front of one of the letters in the headline 'Contents' which is unusual as typically the headline would be simplistic and just make use of a sans-serif font. I have challenged this typical convention because I think the image makes the contents page look more fun, exciting and artistic. This meant the text underneath her shoes needed to be moved slightly therefore it's not all in perfect alignment however it's still within the column space so it works. Also my contents page uses 2 photos of the same artist which isn't very common, I have chosen to do this because my photography was a strength and I used the image to make it look more original and creative.

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How does my music magazine use the typical conventions- contents page 

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How does my music magazine use the typical conventions- contents page 

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My contents page uses columns which is one of the main conventions, this is important to keep an organised structure. I have one main column which has the headlines of 'Features', 'Reviews' and 'Every Week' these are in capital letters and a larger font so they stand out and attract the reader to a particular section. Page numbers are also essential to creating a good contents page so the reader can clearly see what articles/features are on which page and the numbers guide them to the page they want to view. The numbers should be quite bold and are sometimes in a different colour font to the rest of the text, therefore I ensured they were in a larger font size and in the cerise colour to make them stand out while maintaining my house colours throughout each product. The main image is of my model Issy as the main feature inside the magazine is a interview with her therefore it makes sense that she is the main focus on the contents page which is similar to the existing products as the 'celebrity' is the priority. The page numbers next to the main cover lines are in a different font, they are bolder and 'blocky' so they are more prominent to grab the readers attention.

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How does my music magazine challenge the typical conventions- front cover

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How does my music magazine challenge the typical conventions- front cover

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My music magazine front cover does have a bar code, however it has been positioned in the top left hand corner which is more unusual as bar codes on existing magazines are usually placed at the bottom. I have done this because I used the space at the bottom of the page for my main headline, strapline and pull quote so they did not obscure my model's face. If I had tried to follow this convention it would have looked crowded and unclear therefore I challenged it so it would work on my own product. I have also used 3 house colours of black, white and cerise where as most magazines use 2 house colours. I have challenged this because I thought black and white would be too plain and by adding a hint of cerise it emphasises particular parts.

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How does my music magazine use the typical conventions - front cover 

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How does my music magazine use the typical conventions - front cover 

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My music magazine has a simple, clear masthead which is one word, 'Millennium' which goes across the top of the page just like the existing covers. This is a common convention as other music magazines like 'Billboard' and 'Fader' are just one word to make it memorable. One large main image has been used on my cover, it is a close up shot of my model and it is positioned in the centre of the page, which supports the conventions, so the photo engages the reader and uses eye contact to catch the reader's attention. The pug/starburst has been placed at an angle purposely which is usually what is seen on existing products to create an element of interest and it also contributes to the visual syntax. The main headline is 'Issy' which is in a large font because it's an important name, similar to the other covers as the celebrity names are the most prominent. The celebrity names in the other headlines are in the largest font, and in capital letters to emphasise them as they are the most important which is similar to the front covers above.The pull quote is placed right next to the main headline to anchor them together to show they are linked which is a popular convention to intrigue the reader. The banner has been placed at the bottom of the page which supports the typical convention as it lists well-know celebrity names to attract potential readers/buyers.

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Main
conventions of a music magazine double page spread

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Main
conventions of a music magazine double page spread

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A large image- of artist who has been interviewed.

A pull quote - taken from the interview with the celebrity.

Bold text – important names.

A stand first – introduction to the article/feature.

Text – size 11, same size used throughout.

Drop cap – usually bold, tells reader where to start reading.

Columns – usually 2-4 to keep an organised structure.

By-lines – put under images to credit photographer.

Short headline- Usually just 1 or 2 words to state what the feature is about.

Usually follows same colour scheme.

Informal tone - Quite chatty, especially if it's an interview.

Allow title to bleed onto the other page to show the pages are linked.

Page furniture- used to inform or interact with the reader.

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Main
conventions of a music magazine contents page

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Main
conventions of a music magazine contents page

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Page numbers- to show order and direct the reader to certain points in the magazine

Cover lines- to tell the reader what important articles are featured

Banner- to advertise a page/feature/article or next issue

Smaller images – used to break up the text and attract the reader to a main article e.g. An interview

Editors letter – a message from the editor of the magazine to make it more personal

Columns- so the text is arranged and organised so it canbe read clearly

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Main
conventions of a music magazine front cover

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Main
conventions of a music magazine front cover

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Short, memorable masthead

Large, main image – usually positioned in the centre to catch the reader’s attention

Barcode- to make the magazine look real and professional

Price – to clearly inform the reader of the cost

Issue number/date- to show the reader how recent the magazine is

House style – using the same colours to create a theme

Pug/starburst- different shapes to make information stand out

Banner- usually at the top or bottom of the page which advertises important names/events etc.

Pull quote/lure- a particular quote put in a large font to interest the reader

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Media products should follow specific conventions which are the characteristics of a media form to ensure it looks like a typical media product. Most of these conventions are followed to make a media product look professional and of the best quality, they are not often challenged because these typical conventions work well. However some conventions may be developed, and some may be changed to make a product look more original and eye-catching.