Music Magazine Cover Analysis

I analysed four music magazine covers. I commented on the use of image, fonts, colour and layout. This gave me a better idea of what is popular and gave me ideas of what i could use on my magazine cover.
I analysed four varied genres of magazine and commented on how it addressed the target audience. I wrote about the dennotation and connotations of the magazine covers. I also wrote about the streotypes of the target audience and how this relates on the magazine cover.
These analysis' gave me a better idea of what my magazine will portray and what i could put in my magazine.

Introduction To AS Media Coursework

Week One: 03/10/08
I have been introduced to my AS Media Studies Coursework and given a booklet to explain all the aspects of the coursework. The coursework I have been given is to produce a music magazine, i can choose the genre, target audience and how the magazine is put together.

I wrote a brief for my magazine. My idea for my magazine was to produce a music magazine for the target audience of 15 to 18 year olds and use the genre of Indie music. I chose the genre of Indie music because i believe there is a gap in the market for a magazine of this genre. My magazine will be aimed at both boys and girls. I think i will change my target audience age to 15 to 17 year olds because using this smaller range will make it easier to relate to the audience. I need to decide on a title of my magazine and research into peoples opinions of my magazines and titles.

I am happy with the coursework we have been given because it is something i am interested in and i think it will be interesting to research. I think it will fun to make a magazine that is different and not regularly seen in the high street shops.

Over the weekend i need to read throught the coursework booklet to give me a greater understanding of what needs to be included in my coursework and i need to get my parents to sign my letter about completing the coursework.