RESEARCH

Shireen Afzal

Research: conventions of a music magazine

Research: conventions of a music magazine

Mia is 16 years old and currently in her second year at college studying Art, Media Studies and English. She tends to enjoy her independence from family as she spends a lot of her free time with friends in and outside of college. She enjoys listening to music whenever and wherever she can. She never leaves the house without her iPod which she fills with her favourite music from Rihanna to LMFAO. She is known for her daily trips to her local newsagents, always ready to check out the latest music magazines in stock, she tends to be drawn in by the magazines that catch her eye.Mia works part time at a restaurant as a waitress, she does not earn a lot of money, so she makes sure that whatever she buys is worth the money she pays for it.Her all time favourite artist however is 'Jessie J'. Mia has kept herself up to date with Jessie's music ever since her first single ' Do it like a Dude' was released. Mia feels like she can relate to her in terms of having a unique style. She often looks to magazines to see what's new in the fashion industry and tries to make the looks her own. When Mia is not working or at college, she loves to go shopping with her friends. What teenage girl doesn't? Even when she's low on money , Mia loves to window shop and dream about what she will be like when she's older. Ever since a young age she has aspired to be known for her musical talents.However she feels that with the amount of artists already out there, she will not stand a chance to have a taste of fame. She is no longer taking music as an A level because of this. She knows that the reality of this world is tough so the only time she can see herself as a pop star is when she's in a dream world of her own.

Reader Profile :

With this reader profile I will be able to have a clear focus on what to make sure to include in my magazine that will suit the style of my typical reader.

Flat p lan :

Front Cover Contents Page

Double Page Spread

Shot List:

Questionnaire:

Hip Hop WEEKLY

This is the magazine I purchased in order to analyse the conventions of a music magazine.

These are photographs I took of the magazine. The title of the feature clearly states the artists name; tells the reader that its about him

Titles are always large and catchy. Alliteration is used here, it gives the title an edgy feel.

White and red nicely contrast.

I like the way the picture here is shown as a Polaroid picture stuck with a pin on a cork board like background. The handwriting style text on a sheet of paper also gives it a feel of a pin board. May make it feel more personal to the reader.