RESEARCH EVALUATION By Rose Goddard
RESEARCH EVALUATION
By Rose Goddard
Undoubtedly by carrying out research, I am now aware of the generic codes & conventions
that attract consumers into wanting to purchase a music magazine.
By using an array of bold fonts & bright colours a magazine will be more appealing to
consumers, these features are almost essential in determining the survival of my music
magazine. I will incorporate things I have discovered through research for example
mis-en-scene will play a significant role in conveying the Hip Hop & RnB music industry. I
will use my props list as guidance when photographing my central image so that my
consumers will be immediately aware of my music magazine genre. I will use costume to add
to the continuity of black, white and red colour scheme. This will be effective as I would
associate sophisticated classic colours with the RnB genre as opposed to using bright
coloured costumes associated with Pop music. By analysing professional and amateur music
magazines, I now know that the most effective RnB music magazines have simplistic colour
schemes, captivating central images, a colloquial tone as well as having concise small
amounts of content, I will take all of this into consideration when creating my music
magazine front cover.
Reflection on Front Cover
REFLECTION ON CONTENTS PAGE
By carrying out research I have concluded that the most effective Contents pages feature a large feature image as
well as a table of contents. Information is minimalistic as the contents page has to be concise. My music magazine
will be aimed at teenagers and young adults therefor they will not want to be bombarded with too much information
on the contents page. The most effective contents pages I found included an editors note this is very effective as it
give contents pages a personal tone. I think I will include an editors note as this will make consumers want to
purchase my music magazine as a mutual bond will be established between producer and consumer, therefore
being very relatable. I will ensure the image is of high quality as several amateur music magazine contents pages
use a mediocre contents page that isn't particularly too appealing towards consumers. I will ensure the colour
scheme is continuous throughout my music magazine. I will have to ensure that the feature image does not
overshadow the table of contents as information is just as important as the image itself. Having a large feature
image will highlight the artists significance and therefore I would want this to be displayed. I shall take into
consideration all that I have learnt through researching information about professional contents pages and non
professional.
REFLECTION ON DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD
My double page spread analysis has allowed me to consider various features
included in a double page spread, beholding the most content in a Music
magazine. I will take this into consideration as it is on the double page spread
where the consumers want to be the most intrigued. I will consider the layout I
plan to use for my double page spread as I don’t want it to be too cluttered
however I still would like it to have a fair amount of content about the artist. An
interview is usually used throughout a double page spread where the
consumers are informed about the artists personal thoughts. I will consider all
of the things I have learnt through researching a double page spread.
R E F L E C T I O N O N A U D I E N C E R E S E A R C H
By carrying out research I am aware of the mass markets interests all of
which are beneficial in creating a successful music magazine of the chosen
Genre Hip Hop & Rnb. My music magazine will be solely influenced by the
responses from my audience. The audiences thoughts and feelings are very
important as this too will determine the survival of my music magazine.