REPRESENTATION OF SOCIAL GROUPS TARGET AUDIENCE

HOW APPEALED TO TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRESS FROM PRELIMINARY TASK

Evaluation

Project

For my project I needed to research on different types magazines and specific target audiences.

For my research I've interviewed a number of people on their views on what they like to see in a magazine, the way I've done this is by interviewing people within the school using open and closed questions.

Questions

1.What do you think is more important within a magazine the images or text?

2. What types of magazines do you like to read? 3. Do you think its important that magazines

adhere to the stereotypical conventions 4. Do you think its important that magazines have

a good influence for the readers? 5. would you prefer a big name artist or an up and

coming artist to be the main focus of the magazine 6. what is the price range you would think would

be suitable?

Answers

1. images 2. rap/hip hop3. I think its important that magazines use stereotypical

conventions because then the audience will be able to tell what the magazine is about and because it will be able to attract the target audience easier

4. I do think its important that magazines have a good influence on readers as it could encourage or inspire them to achieve what they want to do in life especially if they wanted to be a rapper

5. big name artist6. £1.50

Overall I think that I have progressed in since the first preliminary task. I have learnt to use programs such as Photoshop, Prezi. Other tools I have learnt to use are the camera effectively. Besides using programs I have also learnt to be able to develop my media terminology and develop an understanding about the media industry.

Examples of magazines of the same genre

I have used these pictures to get a better understanding on what a rap magazine looks like and I have used the stereotypical conventions these magazines have used in my own work.

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products

The conventions of rap magazines front covers are skylines, cover lines, medium and close up shots in my magazine I haven't challenged any of these conventions because if you use the normal conventions there is a higher chance that a publishing company will accept your magazine and a higher chance of you being able to sell your magazine. Also in my magazine I have used hats and jewellery the reason I have used these props because they are the generic conventions of a rap magazine so in order for my audience to know that this is a rap magazine I have used the stereotypical conventions

How does your media product represent particular social groups

My magazine represents my target audience in a positive light as it is aimed at teenagers and young adults who want to aspire to be rappers. On my front cover the artist is represented as rich and confident this could be seen as a positive as it shows if you work hard you can make it and it could also show no matter what age you are there is a possibility that you can achieve your goal.

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

For my magazine I would expect a publishing company like Time Inc. to publish my magazine. Magazines they have published include vibe magazine and NME. Because my magazine may not be big worldwide it is less likely to be invested by a big publishing company

Who would be the audience for your media product?

The audience for my magazine is targeted at males who are aged 16-21 however it is also suitable for other audiences but this is my main target audience I chose this because its mainly teenagers and young adults who are interested in reading rap magazines also it could be a guide for any young rappers.

How did you attract/address your audience?

To attract my audience I used techniques such as cover mount to give the audience incentive to buy the magazine. I also used dark colours to attract my audience as it connotes bad and secrecy this is used often rap magazines. Another technique I used was the main artist this can be used to attract fans of the artist to buy the magazine as they want to find out the latest info on their favourite artist.

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

In media I learnt how to use programs like prezi, Photoshop and survey monkey. Other technologies I learnt to use was the camera and flip recorder. Theses skills have been useful as it has helped me create a better magazine than I could at first

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

I have learnt more on the magazine industry and how they work, I have learnt the generic conventions of music magazines. I have learnt there is a massive difference between my latest magazine and the first one I done I believed the difference is because my improvement in being able to use programs such as Photoshop and fireworks. In terms of time management I could've have done my final piece quicker and I feel that I could still improve on my piece.