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Ideal reader

I used the website www.yougov.com to help me with my ideal reader. This website allowed me to find out everything about a student from 108 responses combined together to make 1 ideal student. This information includes demographics, lifestyle, personality, brands, entertainment, online, media.

 

 

 

 

 

Questionnaire analysis

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Analysis of Q magazine- Ed Sheeran

Analysis of Double Page Spread- Rolling Stone

This is my analysis of the Rolling Stone magazine. I really enjoyed analysing this as it had lots of techniques that I would like to use when I'm making my music magazine. I also got an idea of the layout of a double page spread and how it caught my eye once I read it.

IMAGE: The image on the second page of the double page spread is a full page image of John Oliver. It is a comical photo as he is holding a baseball bat and ball running towards the camera. This reflects John Oliver as he is a comedian and the readers of Rolling Stone would be familiar with this. The photo is black and white which accommodates the house style of the magazine and the front cover of John himself as he is wearing a black and white suit. In this photo he is wearing a top saying New York City, which is ironic as he is a British man who works in New York. It is a long shot of him and fills the entire right page and is accompanied by no other images, therefore instantly drawing attention. In the background there are a lot of cars so it is shot in the middle of the road which again entices the audience into a dramatic effect. The fact that it is black and white adds to the old school effect, the magazine has. Also he is wearing his glasses which are an iconic feature of his and people would easily recognise him when he has them on. This article would appeal to all age groups who like John Oliver’s work particularly older people as they would recognise him more. Rolling Stone magazine have a mixed range in their magazine, not just music and having a interview with John Oliver proves this, so more people would be enticed to read it. Sine the image is a long shot, it creates a sense of equality between the artist and the readers which will appeal to the readers and fans of him. Also John is looking into the camera which will again draw readers into this article.

TEXT: This article centres on John Oliver and how he went from a stand up comedian in Britain to a sensation in New York. He presented the “Daily show” and “John Oliver’s New York Stand up show” and “Last week tonight with John Oliver”. There are lots more shows that he mentions and he tells Rolling Stone magazine he is currently supposed to be shooting his 16^th episode of his HBO show but his staff hasn’t finished writing. The masthead of the first page of the double page spread is huge and fills half the page, “John Oliver is Mad as Hell” this masthead stands outs and it is black writing which accompanies the house style. From the masthead, we can tell that the writer is employing a light informal tone throughout and the writer also address the reader as an equal, as if this is a friend to friend conversation between stars and such a literary style not only appeals to the Rolling Stone target audience who expect to be treated in such a manner but also allows for a serious discussion of the stars history and success without being boring. The slogan underneath the masthead”As the news gets worse, he gets funnier. Inside TV’s most hilarious new show by Brian Hiatt” this slogan really would entice the reader into reading this article as it a positive and informal which would appeal to all the target audience. There is very little text on the first two pages of the spread but on over the pages there are 4 more pages filled with gossip about John Oliver. The text is separated into columns and the text is separated by a drop cap at the very beginning spanning over a number of lines. This adds interest to the article and is a common feature of this type of magazine. There is a lot of white space on the first page where the masthead is. This is so that the magazine is not too overpowering with things and also having just writing at the top will not distract them form reading it. There is a pull quote on the second column of first page, “I don’t see this as a fake news programme,” says Oliver, in New York in August. This is a quote from an interview he did with Rolling Stone magazine and it is included in the article to give the audience real life quotes of what he actually says. It makes it more realistic. The page number is printed along the bottom of each page with the name of the magazine, the website and the date it was published.

COLOUR SCHEME: The colour scheme depicted in this DPS is entirely reflective of Rolling Stone distinctive House Style. The black and white image of John Oliver is in keeping with the style and the white background employed across the page with the black writing also complements the house style. The muted tones of the striking image are then contrasted with a band of red across the top of the other page establishing a sense of symmetry due to the fact that the image on the right-hand side also fills the page. Undoubtedly the most recognisable shade featured in the magazine, black is used for the image, article title and the text itself and is therefore immediately recognisable for readers. The contrast created between the dominant colours of red, black and white is evident in any issue of Rolling Stone, creating a dynamic, edgy look that signifies the stylish, sophisticated look the target audience are attracted to. Similarly, the polished colour scheme seems to reflect the fact the article is a serious journalistic piece which will also appeal to Rolling Stone readers, eager to find out the latest about their favourite artists, comedians, actors etc.

HOUSE STYLE: Aside from the image, colour scheme and indeed the article itself, the distinctive Q House Style is evident in the bar along the top of the page which features the logo for this issue and the colours of Rolling Stone magazine. Along with the full page black and white image, it fits well with the colour scheme and the front cover of the issue. Overall the magazine matches throughout whether it be the colour scheme throughout or minor details, it still fits in with the house style.

LAYOUT: very simplistic and fits in well with Rolling Stone traditional, clean cut look and well thereby appeal to regular buyers. The large image filling the page also stands out and would appeal to the target audience.

My favourite Rolling Stone contents pages

Contents page analysis Q magazine

This is my analysis of Q magazine contents page. I like the whole layout of it and i got lots of ideas from analysing it to use in my magazine.

Published on a monthly basis, Q always features an abundance of articles which fills up the whole contents page, allowing for a spacious and polished look which will appeal to the target audience of young professionals. This mode of contemporary and yet sophisticated presentation reflects that of all Q front covers and so will be easily recognised as an important aspect of the magazines house style which readers have come to expect from each piece. Similarly, the inclusion of the Q masthead and slogan aids the pages in being instantly recognisable with this further illustration of the house style creating a sense of fluency between the pages. As always with this magazine, a strong colour scheme consisting of reds, blacks and whites is evident: the dominant shades create an eye-catching impact and a sense of continuity without over-complicating the page and so succeed in alluring readers to various images and articles. Encompassing seven images which add vibrancy and colour, the contents have page numbers beside each picture to navigate the reader to where this section is and there is also a “Q Review” section.

The contents page accommodates the house style of the magazine as it uses the colour scheme of the magazine, red, white and black. The title on the contents page uses the Q logo which is red and white colour for the word contents. It is surrounded by a black box and above it states the date of the issue in a grey colour. This makes it more elegant.

There are 7 pictures altogether on the contents page. The biggest image is on the right of the page at the top and is of St. Vincent holding a Q award. This image represents the Q awards which feature in this issue. She is wearing a black dress which again accommodates the house style and her hair is slicked back which is an elegant feature.  There are 5 images along the left hand side of the page. These are pictures of the people that have been mentioned on the cover lines. The first one is Ed Sheeran who is the main feature of the magazine. He is again holding his guitar which represents him as a person and the image is very causal as he is not posing. Under his image it says "on the cover" in red colour to show the audience he is the main feature and what page he features on. The next image is of Culture Club. It is a close up image and the colours are incorporated in this image because he is wearing a red hat and black jacket. The next image is an picture saying "50 Albums of the year". This again features on the cover.  The image of Royal Blood is a mid shot and they are wearing black jackets accommodating the colour scheme. The next picture is a long shot of Neil Young standing holding a guitar case, this is a very casual image of him and he is directly looking into the camera to appeal to audience.

The review section is in a black box with the title "The Q Review" the Q is in red which is the house style. The picture at the top of the box is of AC/DC and the colours they are wearing are black. The review section includes a live, new and reissue section with artists beside each section. Beside the live section is Caribou and the page number. AC/DC is beside the new section as well as Mary J Blige and Pixies is beside the Reissue section. This narrows it down for the readers and makes it easier to find the person they want to read about. The font is the same throughout the cover and contents page and the colour of the writing is mainly black.

The page numbers are beside each picture, they are inside different coloured circle. This adds colour to the magazine and makes it appealing to the young audience this magazine has. The number is in white which makes it stand out more. At the bottom of the page there is a plus section which also features on the cover. This is extra information that is included in the magazine that is worthy to feature in the contents. This includes other people that feature, it is John Lydon, Jamie T, Labrinth, Madness and Jessie J. These artists appeal to the young and Cool audience the Q have. On the bottom of the pages it states the issue and the Q logo as well as the page number.

In conclusion, I think the use of a dramatic colour scheme consisting of red, black and white is very striking and I may consider including such shades in my own piece as it draws attention and makes an impact. Q magazine’s house style is prevalent in every aspect of these contents pages: I would also aim to develop my own house style and employ it throughout to create a sense of continuity and add the impression of my magazine as polished and professional. Finally, I really like the idea utilised in Q of imposing the page numbers over corresponding pictures and so would hope to do the same thereby the page can be easily navigated and so would appeal to readers. Overall, I feel that analysing this magazine has been of great benefit to me, providing a greater understanding of the codes and conventions of music magazines as well as inspiring ideas for the contents page I will be creating.  

Cover page analysis on Q magazine

This is my analysis of Q magazine Front Cover. I analysed this to give me some ideas for my cover page. I particulalry liked the main image on this as it was informal and it would be something I would like to use.

 

 

Q was first published by the EMAP media group in October 1986, setting itself apart from much of the other music press with monthly production and higher standards of photography and printing.

Originally it was to be called Cue (as in the sense of cueing a record, ready to play), but the name was changed so that it wouldn't be mistaken for a snooker magazine. Q is a short, snappy title and would stand out drastically from any other music.
Published on a monthly basis, Q magazine costs £4.99 per issue. It has a readership of 339,000 and a circulation of 48,353. This statistics were a lot bigger in recent year and has had massive decrease due to media sources e.g. internet and iPad.
It seems as though this magazine is aimed at a young, vibrant audience ranging from early teens to early thirties and are interested in the latest music and rock music in this issue. The main image is Ed Sheeran standing with his guitar not looking into the camera directly.it is a mid shot of Ed and from this striking image, the cover succeeds in evoking a very cool and vibrant feel which would entice a young audience. This edition of Q is an awards special edition and is packed with cover lines. The clothes Ed Sheeran is wearing fits I with the colour scheme presented by the magazine.We can see that the magazine uses simple language that is easily understandable for teens, students and young professionals: utilising quotes from the interviews to create interest. There are lots of cover lines in this issue and they are mainly the names of artists who feature in the magazine e.g "Neil Young", "Royal Blood", "Wilko Johnson", "Pink Floyd", "Kasabian", "Culture Club" and of course Ed Sheeran himself. These cover lines tell us what to expect in the magazine and give us some information on the artists. One of the cover lines says "Exclusive" which means it's only available in this magazine and no other, therefore more people would be inclined to buy it.

The writing used for the cover lines is white with the exception of Ed Sheeran as the writing is red. This is to show that he is the main feature of this magazine. Also the font saying Ed Sheeran is different to make it stand out more.The large red circle on the right side of the magazine stating

"50 Albums of 2014" with "Essential" wrote on top of it. This is in large writing to make it stand out as it is very interesting for the audience of this.The image is a mid shot of Ed and although he is not looking directly into the camera, like other artists on previous issues of this magazine are, the picture still interacts and engages the audience. Fans of Ed Sheeran would also recognise his guitar which would entice them into buying it.

There is a strap line at the top of the page, covering part of the Q. "The Stories of The Year.... by those who made them" this will again entice reading into buying it as it is another key component of this magazine issue.  There is another strap line at the bottom of the page with an extra cover line. "Plus! ST. VINCENT CARIBOU THE WAR ON DRUGS & THE RETURN OF AC/DC...." This is exclusive information to the buyers of Q and also extra information because it might sell more copies. The cover line are important pieces of information about the artist to engage the audience into buying it. The picture on the cover of Ed holding his guitar is a very iconic image as the fans barely see him without his guitar, therefore it is part of Ed himself. Q wanted to incorporate his guitar to make sure the target audience engaged into the picture.

My top 10 Favourite Rolling Stone Magazine covers

This is my analysis of the Rolling Stone Magazine contents page

Rolling Stone Magazine analysis of contents page

Published on a biweekly basis, Rolling Stone always features an abundance of articles. The contents are over 1 page to make it easier for the audience and will entice them more into the magazine. This mode of contemporary and yet sophisticated presentation reflects that of all Rolling Stone front covers and so will be easily recognised as an important aspect of the magazines house style which readers have come to expect from each piece. Similarly, the inclusion of the Rolling Stone masthead and slogan aids the pages in being instantly recognisable with this further illustration of the house style creating a sense of fluency between the pages. As always with this magazine, a strong colour scheme consisting of reds, blacks and whites is evident: the dominant shades create an eye-catching impact and a sense of continuity without over-complicating the page and so succeed in alluring readers to various images and articles. The contents page features 3 images. One of the images features Lenny Kravitz who is a rock star; the image is very enticing and would appeal to the rock lovers. It is an action, mid shot of Lenny playing the guitar with sunglasses and leather clothing which is in keeping with the edgy persona of the magazine and will represent the rock culture. The next image is of a cartoon Television programme; it is a very colourful image and clearly stands out on the page against the black, white and red theme. The final image is a close-up of Smokey Robinson who is a singer/songwriter. It is a black and white image with the caption “Smokey Robinson looks back” it looks like an image took years back and he is not looking directly at the camera which shows the casual and relaxed side of the image. The shot creates a sense of equality between the music legend and magazine buyers which will encourage them to read on. People will be enticed to see what the article consists of and includes exclusive information on him looking back in the past.

As a unique selling point, the articles page number is printed clearly onto the photo for the ease of readers. The masthead is placed at the top of the page and it is an abbreviated form “RS1219” RS meaning Rolling Stone and the 1219 is the issue number. The black letters and the white numbers are depicted in a bold font equivalent to that of the magazines iconic masthead which adds to the sense of continuity, coinciding with the house style and professional appearance. Placed beside the masthead is a quote stating “All the NEWS THAT FITS” this is very enticing for the readers and because half of it is in capitol letters it stands out on the page and really promotes what the magazine consists of.

As mentioned, the colour scheme, depicting prominent reds, blacks and whites, immediately denotes the Rolling Stone magazine house style, creating an edgy, glamorous appeal. For those who regularly purchase the magazine, the striking shades are familiar and recognisable and so will help to sell the magazine with new readers being attracted by the fresh, vibrant combination. Employing the colour white for the backdrop of the contents pages, there are no clashing colours or illegible writing and so the magazine appears more professional and polished – this simplistic look also makes the inclusion of blacks and reds all the more eye-catching and effective.

Along the left hand side of the page is the “features” and “departments” section. At the top of the left hand side is the John Oliver section in a small box. It includes the page numbers on what he features on and in the small box it states “John Oliver Is Mad as Hell” this will engage the audience as it shows a humour and comic element to the magazine and readers would be interested in reading more about this TV sensation. At the top of the small box it states “The TV Issue” this is to show the audience that this is the TV section of the magazine and gives the entire page numbers associated with TV. The background for this small title is colourful which continues on from the front cover, this shows the continuity and house style of the magazine which makes it polished and cleans.

The “Features” section is a red font, again showing the continuity colour scheme and the writing underneath is just black, this shows a sophisticated element as it is not too overwhelming and in your face. The main story’s is in bold writing to engage the audience and underneath it gives a blurb on what that article is about and also the journalists name, with the page number beside it so it is easily located for the reader. The “Departments” section is the same as the features section in terms of colour and font, but above each heading is a sub-heading. The first one is “Rock & Roll” with the article based on Lenny Kravitz and the page number beside it. The next is “Record Reviews” this article is based on U2 and again will entice the audience to find out more about record reviews. The last one is “Movie Reviews” this one is based on a “So Not a Love Story” it will give reviews on the upcoming and older movies so readers can see what is good and not so good. This section would be popular because most people watch movies, therefore would want to read a review before watching it. At the bottom of the page it gives information in the form of a strap line of John Oliver, it includes where that photo was taken, the date, the stylist, groomer and design of the clothes. This makes the audience feel more involved in the magazine as they know all the details and maybe want to copy the style of the John himself, therefore know where he got his clothes etc.

In conclusion, I think the choice to place text at the side of the page with images on the other side, taking up most of the page as they are effective and eye-catching. This layout is very professional and sophisticate and the use of a dramatic colour scheme consisting of red, black and white is very striking and I may consider including such shades in my own piece as it draws attention and makes an impact. Rolling Stone magazine’s house style is prevalent in every aspect of the contents pages: I would also aim to develop my own house style and employ it throughout to create a sense of continuity and add the impression of my magazine as polished and professional. Finally, I really like the idea utilised in Rolling Stone of imposing the page numbers over corresponding pictures and so would hope to do the same thereby the page can be easily navigated and so would appeal to readers. Overall, I feel that analysing this magazine has been of great benefit to me, providing a greater understanding of the codes and conventions of music magazines as well as inspiring ideas for the contents page I will be creating.   

Analysis of the cover page of Rolling Stone magazine

 This is my analysis of the Rolling Stone cover page. I got some good ideas from analysing it e.g place of the coverlines and the main image is very striking therefore I would consider using something like this for my magazine.

 

This music magazine has got its inspiration from the band “The Rolling Stones” as we can see with the same colour scheme and also that it is based on music, TV and politics. From background research I know that Jann Wenner is the co founder of the biweekly magazine and it is also published by Wenner Media. Wenner stated in the first issue that the title of the magazine referred to the 1950 blues song, "Rollin' Stone", recorded by Muddy Waters, the rock group The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan's hit single "Like a Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone initially identified with and reported the hippie counterculture of the era.

The rolling stone magazine has a total circulation of 1,470,813 with 12, 162 readers and a price of £4.10. The Rolling Stone brand has developed a worldwide reputation as a trusted and premium quality voice of musical, TV and film authority amongst fans, musicians and actors. This reputation is extended not only through the magazine but also across online and an app for android and apple.


The magazine was known for its musical coverage and for political reporting but in the 1990s, the magazine changed its format to appeal to a younger readership interested in youth oriented television shows, films, actors and popular music. In recent years, the magazine has resumed its traditional mix of content. This mix would appeal to lots of generations as it focuses on popular music as well as old music for the older generation. From my social demographic of audience I can see that most of the buyers are men, perhaps because of the rock theme the magazine has.

The cover of this magazine features names of artists along the side with the main image of John Oliver who is an English, political satirist, writer, producer, television host, actor, voice actor, media critic, and stand-up comedian. He is widely known in the U.S. for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the satirical comedy podcast The Bugle and for hosting John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show on Comedy Central. He reflects what this magazine is about and would appeal to all generations that rolling stone wants to attract. Assisted by this striking image, the cover succeeds in evoking a colourful and cool feel which will further entice the audience. The rolling stone masthead’s house style is a contrast between bold red and black compared to a bright white outline and the font has been maintained from 1967 except for the colours being added. The masthead creates a sophisticated style which would create an impact. The magazine uses language that is easily understood by everyone and also the bright colours for the cover lines makes the cover look fresh and modern which would perhaps involve and attract the reader more to the magazine. On one side of the magazine it focuses on music and on the other side it focuses on the TV element and a blurb relating to the main image. There are no slang words used which demonstrates a clean and polished magazine.


The rolling stone masthead consists of a colour scheme of red, white and black and an instantly recognisable font. This font has been maintained from the very first magazine cover. The issue uses black and red font when talking about music and then different coloured font when talking about television. The colours are for both genders but predominantly associated with male which explains the higher sales for men however the magazine still has a sophisticated and stylish feel. Rolling stone would appeal to a wide range of people especially those interested in rock and pop also those interested in film and TV. The main image is the first thing that readers notice as it takes up at least 80% of the page. John Oliver is a successful comedian, TV Host and writer and his interview would appeal and be a unique selling point to the reader. The image is against a clear white background with no other images featured; this is to ensure that the reader just focuses on that image. He is staring right at the camera with his wide eyes, this will entice the audience and keep them focused on the magazine. The black and white suit he is wearing accommodates the colour scheme and fits in well.


The image itself it a mid shot and John Oliver is making eye contact with the camera which will again engage the audience. The language is straight forward and easy to understand for the reader. He is wearing glasses which create an intellectual feel for the audience and also he is wearing a suit which makes him seem professional and smart. The blurb under John Oliver’s name states “the angriest man in fake news” this is a short, snappy, dramatic statement which will entice the reader and make them want to read his interview in the magazine. The writing stating John Oliver is large, bold and bright white and really stands out in the magazine. Also on the music side “U2” is in bold red writing as it would appeal to U2 fans as well as other rock music fans.


Utilisation of an uncluttered, relatively simple layout along with the striking colour scheme, eye catching coverlines and a single main image ensures that the piece’s presentation style comes across as professional, polished and sophisticated whilst still maintaining a youthful and vibrant feel. To conclude, this magazine cover certainly succeeds in appealing to a target audience of all age groups who enjoy music, TV, politics and films. The vibrant masthead ensures it would stand out among others with a house style consisting of reds, blacks and whites creating an attractive contrast. The piece exudes sophistication and contemporary cool; readers are given the impression that Rolling Stone is providing them with the inside scoop of the music world. Overall, the front cover of this issue of Rolling Stone is eye-catching, creates impact and draws attention – I would certainly pick it up if I saw it in a shop!

 

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Questionnaire analysis

Questionnaire analysis

I included this question in my questionnaire to see weather is would be more girls than boys that would be interested in a school magazine and took the time and effort to pick up the questionnaire. I also wanted to ensure that the magazine would appeal to both male and female as our school is mixed. However since 68% of the people that answered the questionnaire were female, I will tailor certain elements to suit the female audience.

 

 I asked this question to see what age groups school magazines would appeal to. From my questionnaire 15-16 year olds were the biggest with 41%. 23% for both 11-12 and 17-18 and only 13% of 13-14 year olds picked up the questionnaire. This suggests a large amount of the readers will be older, therefore more material added to the magazine to suit that age group. Also a good few 11-12 year olds picked up the questionnaire, therefore content has to be added to suit them.

 

 

 

 I was wondering if students had read our school magazine or any school magazine and by asking this I could tell if they were answering the questions based on what they have seen before or if not what they would like to be included in a magazine. 55% of students had read a magazine, therefore would be basing their answers on previous magazines they have read. 45% of students hadn’t read a school magazine, therefore may be uninterested in them or were basing their answers on what they would like to be included in a magazine.

 

 

 

 After asking this question I found out that 95% of students would be interested in a school magazine. This showed me that pupils were just unhappy with the bulletin rather than not interested. This result made me happy and revealed that people would read a school magazine which then made me even more determined to make a really good magazine that would appeal to everyone. There was only 1 student that would not be interested in a magazine, this may be due to the bulletin in our school at the minute or jus total disinterest in school magazines.

 

 

This question revealed that the majority of students with 32% would like it published each term followed closely by monthly with 28% of the students. 23% of the students liked the idea of it being published annually and only 18% of the pupils wanted weekly. These show me that the magazine could be published either every term or even every month as there seems to be a high demand for it.

 

 

 

The front cover is mainly what people look at to attract them to the magazine, but it is the content the gets them involved in it. So it is important to include the right content to suit every age group and gender. Therefore by including this question and multiple choice of answers, I could see what students wanted to see in their school magazine and what they would be interested in reading about. The students could pick more than one option. As the bar chart shows, most of the pupils wanted to see homework tips in the magazine which makes sense as there is a wide range of ages that picked up the questionnaire. Competitions followed with 11 students and exam tips followed with 10 students. 7 pupils picked the sports section and the award winners weren’t as popular with only 5 students picking this. I included an “other” option so that students could tell me if they wanted something different. There was only 1 student that chose this section and they put forward a drama section. Including this question really helped me decide what my magazine should include with the help of the students.

 

 Having freebies in a magazine would encourage a student to buy it, however I want my school magazine to be free. I wanted to find out what freebies would appeal to the students. None of the items received a greater majority as they were all around the same. This suggests that the students are happy to receive any gift. However the top choices were pens and bracelets. This was closely followed by pencil cases, then rulers and rubbers. I included an “other” option so that the students could tell me what they would like free. The two responses from that were sweets and football cards which would appeal more to boys.

 

 

Apart from the images on the front cover and inside the magazine, the overall colour scheme is very important in creating the mood and tone of the magazine. The colours purple, red and white were chosen as the most popular with 60% of the students voting it. I think they chose these colours because they are bright and fun and would give a school magazine a nice twist. Green and yellow came next with 22%, this may have been because it is our schools colours therefore students may have been sick of it. Black, white and orange came last with 18% because these colours are quite dull and boring and the pupils would rather a nice bright feel.

 

 

 I asked this question because I know a voucher in a magazine would appeal to young students. The most popular option was bagel bean with 41% of students voting this. This is mainly due to the fact that this is very popular food places were students tend to go after school and weekends. This was followed by Topshop with 27% as it is a popular clothes shop. ITunes got 18% and Armagh sports got 14%. These results will help me in choosing what voucher I would include. 

 

The front cover is very important as it is the first thing the readers look at and will need to appeal to them. I wanted to see what the students would like to see on the front cover to entice them. The most popular option was the students with 5 students choosing that followed closely by the school crest and sports students with 4 each. Then drama students, teacher and students and the school building got 3 votes. Having the teacher on the front cover got voted by no one so from this I know that it shouldn’t be placed on the front cover- although the image could still be placed inside the magazine.

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Contents Page Analysis

The background colour of the magazine is very simple, the plain white background is suitable for a school magazine as it is not too much and doesn’t distract away from the actual contents.  The black writing makes it easy to understand and the font isn’t too childish which makes it appeal to the adults as well. Positioned beside the writing contents are the images with the page number on the corner, this makes it easier for the children especially to find that image and more on that story. The pictures also make the contents page bright and especially appealing to the children. They also capture what the magazine is about, and that is school life. It will give parents an indication into what school is like and the pictures prove this. The contents page also mentions “Spring 2014” which proves this magazine is published seasonally. 

 The images also show the different activities that happen in the school. This is good for the teachers as it shows how good the school is and promotes it to parents. The graphics included are positioned formally in a vertical line which appeals to the niche audience. The brightness of the pictures and the young people in the pictures would attract the younger children and also the parents. It shows fun and educational activities which again promotes the school.

The articles mentioned on the contents page all seem to be relevant to students with stories and pictures that would interest and appeal to them, “the cyber-bullying epidemic”, “parents evenings, under the spotlight”. Furthermore the black writing can be easily read against the white background.

However the black, plain writing is not very child friendly to be a school magazine. The layout is too formal which would appeal to teachers and parents, but not so much the children.  The images are not positioned in a fun or friendly way and it looks like very little effort was put into the contents page. The colours don’t strike the niche audience as it isn’t bright enough for the young children. The white background is far to plain and doesn’t reflect a children’s school.

In conclusion, I believe this contents page is adequate in appealing to adults and teachers but for the students it is far to plain and formal. Therefore, it could certainly be improved; perhaps a brighter colour scheme that reflects the school and a better layout that shows the young and funky feel. 

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Magazine analysis

The masthead for this magazine is “BYOU” this was possibly chosen because it is motivational for girls and encourages them to be themselves.  The magazine title is very eye catching and would appeal to girls. This magazine is a special school edition one and the mass market audience is for young school girls.

The slogan below the masthead “Be your own you!” this is also eye grabbing and would let young girls think about situations and to not let anyone control them. It encourages them to be their own self. The masthead is situated at the top left of the magazine. The writing is white and very eye catching as it is bold, making the magazine seem more informal and appeal to students. The background of the magazine is pink which would attract girls rather than boys.

The mid shot picture is of a girl called Stefanie Scott holding books to promote school. This would attract young children as she is from the hit TV show on Disney channel called “A.N.T Farm”. Her name is in large coloured font to emphasise that it is actually her.  The strapline above the masthead is “because every girl deserves healthy self-esteem, again this is promoting the theme of being you which is very useful and relevant in school. 
There are a few cover lines on the front page; this encourages the reader to want to read more of the magazine. Some of them include “Help stop bullying”, “Become an UPstander, not just a Bytander” these are all tips for children when going into school. There is also a quiz included, this again attracts readers and getting them involved will encourage them to want to read it.
 Fun element are added to the magazine to make it appeal to young children, the cover line “Make this school year rock” suggests that there are tips inside to help you have fun in school and how to make school a fun place to learn. The different fonts of writing are used to create a bit of fun into the magazine; the different types would appeal to girls.
 The free posters inside make it more appealing especially to children as it makes it more interesting when there are free things inside. It will encourage them to read the magazine. The girl holding the books will create a school theme, and encourage young girls that school is important when famous people are promoting it. It has a very unique brand identity which would be easy to spot as it is a very attractive girly magazine. It has loads of different types of font and colours which is very attractive and appealing. It would encourage children to read it by the look of it and the girl promoting it. The layout is very straight forward and easy for children to understand.

Magazine analysis 2

Media analysis

When we look at this magazine the first thing we notice it image of the two young boys across the front cover, this creates a very informal and casual appearance. The masthead reads “PREP SCHOOL” which suggests it’s a magazine for younger pupils. The writing is in bold black writing which creates a formal appearance whereas the picture creates a very casual feel.

The kids running through the grass is effective because it looks like children running home from school and is very relevant to this magazine. The picture also has a young boy and an older boy suggesting that the magazine is for all age groups in that school and not just older people.

 We don’t know exactly how often this magazine is published but from the top right hand corner of the magazine above the masthead we can see “Spring Term 2014” which suggests that it is published seasonally. This would mean there are 4 magazines in the school year.

The specific target audience is quite evident from the front cover as it young children in school uniform. This image is very relevant and shows a great visual image which is very enticing for readers to see. The picture would be very easy to relate to, especially young children as they would do the same thing going of coming out of school.  It is obvious that the niche market is young children, their teachers and their parents. The magazine doesn’t give the name of specific school, but uses the words “prep school” as it is relevant to all junior and primary schools. The readers would all be primary school children, their parents and teachers of a primary school.

This magazine cover is very similar to a lot of school magazines and it has a large image over the front cover. There is one cover line which is a basically states what leadership means. This is a good example to young children as it explains to them the meaning of leadership which is beneficial to them and gets them used to being leaders and taking responsibility. The cover is still very appealing despite lack of cover lines as it isn’t too much writing for the young children.

The magazine cover would also appeal to parents and teachers as it has connotations with school as the children in their uniform are on the front page. It also states the word leadership which would appeal to them as they like to see children having a sense of leadership and responsibility.

The black capital letters of the masthead make it attractive as it stands out from the colourful picture. The capital letters make it stand out even more. It’s to show that this magazine preps the children for school and that is the age group they are targeting. The slogan under the masthead “Reflecting the best in the prep and junior school world” this tells us that this magazine consists of information and guidance on primary schools.

This magazine creates a warm and welcoming feel, alluring the niche market. It is a modern magazine cover with the image covering the front of it. In my opinion, there should be cover lines to entice readers to open the magazine and delve into the articles, however the lack of writing does make the image stand out more and is some what intriguing. Readers may be more interested to find out what’s inside! It also makes the magazine appear to be more expensive.

As we can see from this magazine the target audience is all students, parents and teachers associated with the school and therefore we can presume that the magazine would attempt to interact with all of these audiences. There might be more information inside the magazine tailored to each of these groups of people e.g. teaching tips, help with homework, quiz’s etc

There are no advertisements on the cover or much detail about what’s inside, but there could be all of these things inside.

The overall layout is very appealing, especially to children as it is easy to read and it would entice them easily with the large image. The large writing would be easily read and it stands out. Unlike other magazine there is only one cover line, which would be particularly good for young children as a lot of writing would overwhelm them and make them not want to read the magazine.