by mia https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j en-us 2016-03-31 11:27:47 UTC 2024-10-13 09:13:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Question 1: miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103418730 In what way does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?]]> 2016-03-31 11:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103418730 Front cover of Pop it  miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103419035 2016-03-31 11:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103419035 How I used conventions of real pop magazines miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103419245 I tried to follow the conventions of popular, well-known magazines because I know that these magazines are attractive and popular for a reason. I had looked around at different pop magazines and noticed that there was loads of different house styles and conventions that are really good. ]]> 2016-03-31 11:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103419245 Real media product conventions miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103420459 2016-03-31 11:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103420459 Conventions of pop magazine front covers miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103420559 > A main image that is clear and attractive.
> A consistent colour scheme so that it isn't overly colourful but it is attractive. 
> A bright, bold masthead that catches the readers eye.
> Inset/thumbnail images that tell the reader a bit more about what is inside, also linking to cover lines and taglines.
> A bar code, a price and an issue number( or just something that lets the reader know what issue they're reading or if it's a            special edition.
> Celebrity images.
> A few incentives.
> Very feminine articles, such as makeup, fashion, boys, music.
> Bright colours to make sure it is an attractive front cover.
> Direct mode of address for the main image.
> Very relaxed/informal fonts/text.
]]> 2016-03-31 11:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103420559 Masthead miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421266 A bright, bold masthead to stand out and catch the eye of the reader, also very informal to meet the target audience.]]> 2016-03-31 11:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421266 Main image miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421316 Clear main image with direct mode of address to make the audience feel welcome.]]> 2016-03-31 11:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421316 Inset images miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421321 Shows what will be included inside of the magazine, to give the reader an idea about topics.]]> 2016-03-31 11:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421321 Cover lines miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421338 Gives the readers an idea of the topics that they're going to be reading about.]]> 2016-03-31 11:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421338 Main cover line miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421427 Bold, bright writing which stands out the most other than the masthead, which links to the double page spread.]]> 2016-03-31 11:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421427 Incentive miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421452 Encourages the audience to buy the magazine because they're getting something out of it that they will enjoy and make use out of.]]> 2016-03-31 11:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103421452 How I used conventions of real pop magazines miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103423446 As well as the labeled image to the right, my magazine follows the conventions of other magazines by including:
> A consistent colour scheme, as shown throughout the magazine as well as through the cover lines and the masthead. 
> Celebrity images, of my own celebrity using a friend as a model.
Feminine articles about festivals, boys, crushes, fashion, etc.
> A few bright colours, sticking to the colour scheme but making the front cover stand out and look attractive.
> A range of relaxed fonts, keeping it quite informal but professional at the same time.]]> 2016-03-31 12:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103423446 Barcode/Price/Issue number miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103423638 This gives the reader all of the information that they need about the magazine, and the issue number tells you which edition you're reading if there is a continuous release of magazines in a collection.]]> 2016-03-31 12:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103423638 Real media product conventions miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103425005 2016-03-31 12:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103425005 Conventions of pop magazine contents pages miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103425253 > A bold title that states the pages aim, to show whats inside the magazine.
> A main image, however not taking up most of the page like the front cover.
> Inset images to show off the articles being talked about in the magazine.
> Page numbers accurately linking to articles/competitions/interviews etc.
> A variety of fonts and colours.]]> 2016-03-31 12:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103425253 Contents page from Pop it  miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426118 2016-03-31 12:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426118 Title miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426214 Bold and colourful so it stands out and tells the audience straight away what the page is going to be about.]]> 2016-03-31 12:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426214 How I used conventions of real pop magazines miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426456 I wanted to follow the conventions well-known magazines because I know that all of the designs in these magazines are attractive and popular for a reason. I researched into many different magazines, but I mainly followed the conventions of 'Top Of The Pops' because I know that this magazine has a large fan base and that the conventions of the contents page are useful and attractive in order to attract such a big audience. ]]> 2016-03-31 12:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426456 How I used conventions of real pop magazines miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426566 Other features I used that I didn't label on the image to the right are:
> Masthead- I included this because some magazines include it but some don't, however I wanted to include it so it is a recognisable masthead that the audience will get used to seeing.
> Cover lines- I used these to link them to the inset images of the incentives because if I didn't have any writing near them, the audience may wonder why there is so many images of one person.

]]> 2016-03-31 12:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426566 Inset images miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426944 I used inset images to show off the incentives (5 free posters) but I didn't use inset images that link to the articles.]]> 2016-03-31 12:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103426944 Page numbers miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103427178 I used page numbers so the audience have a guide around the magazine and its easy to get around it.]]> 2016-03-31 12:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103427178 Fonts and colours miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103427366 A range of fonts and colours have been used because this has made the page more attractive and fun. I used feminine colours for a target audience of girls.]]> 2016-03-31 12:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103427366 Real media product conventions miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103428834 2016-03-31 12:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103428834 Conventions of a pop magazine double page spread miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103428999 > A bold title that is a quote or the band/artists name.
> A range of typography.
> A main image that completely links to the article.
> A consistent colour scheme throughout the whole magazine.
> Introduction to the article/interview.
> An article in the form of an interview (Question&Answer).

]]> 2016-03-31 12:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103428999 miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103430156 2016-03-31 12:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103430156 How I used conventions of real pop magazines miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103430273 I knew that following conventions was important when designing my own double page spread and conducting my interview. I continued to look into 'Top Of The Pops' magazines and looked at what made their magazines so popular and what conventions gave them a big audience. ]]> 2016-03-31 12:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103430273 Title miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103430951 A bold, colourful title was very important to me because this is what stands out first about the article before reading the actual interview.]]> 2016-03-31 12:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103430951 Typography miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103431149 A range of typography needed to be used so that the layout looks more interesting and breaks up the big blocks of writing. ]]> 2016-03-31 12:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103431149 Main image miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103432537 I used a main image in the center of the page because it allows the reader to have a break from reading when they complete the left side of the page. It also links to the writing of the interview because it's about music and the image is of Derrie singing.]]> 2016-03-31 12:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103432537 Colour Scheme miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103432990 The use of the background colour blue has been used throughout the contents page and the double page spread. Also the pink, purple and black writing has been used throughout the whole magazine, leaving the colour scheme being consistent on every page of the magazine.]]> 2016-03-31 12:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103432990 Article miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103433298 The style of the article is an interview which is question and answer.]]> 2016-03-31 12:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103433298 How I used conventions of real pop magazines miamckenzie1999 https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103433410 Following the image to the right, I have also included conventions on my double page spread like:
>Inset image to allow me to add more images and information
> More writing than images because the main focus is the article, not the images.
> An introduction to the article and a bit of the artists personal background.]]> 2016-03-31 12:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/miamckenzie1999/z9h22496wy9j/wish/103433410