This week is the week where I finally begin to work on my actual project. The first thing I need to do is research the conventions of a magazine. I somewhat have an idea of what the magazine should look like, but I need further clarification. Based on that, I will then choose the genre of the magazine...
This choice, I think, is one of the most important choices I will make in the creation of this project, second to only the choice between the Magazine brief or the Film opening. My entire process of creation will be reliant on the genre that I choose. I suppose if I'm not satisfied with my genre of choice, I could always change it, but that would quite a bit of extra work that I don't think I will have time for. Therefore, I believe I will have to make my choice wisely.
I will, of course, consult Hailey first and together we will choose our genre. But for now I need to begin researching the conventions of a magazine. Based on multiple resources, I have found that the magazine brief should include:
- The Cover Page
- Masthead
- Title of magazine
- Printed in large font, spans across the width of the cover
- Cover Image
- Close up/mid shot
- Image is connected to feature article
- Feature Article
- Longer article which is more in-depth than other coverage
- "Exclusive," usually appeals to broader audience
- Larger lettering is used on cover for prominence, contrasting colors to cover image
- Coverlines
- Catchy phrases to tell you about articles
- Bold/italics used for emphasis
- Teases reader to buy magazine
- Color could be used for emphasis/cohesion
- Puffs, Plugs, and Boxouts
- Puffs/Plugs: Graphics that are not squares used to draw the readers attention
- Boxout: Box used to place text that provides readers with contrast
- Strips and Banners
- Strips: include information on minor articles and features
- Banners: larger version of strips
- Dateline: Month, issue number of magazine
- Direct Address: the audience is directly addressed "you"
- Barcode: usually in the bottom corner
- Table of Content page
- Double-page feature spread
- Feature article needs to be original and relate to the genre of the magazine
- At least 7-8 original images taken by me
- All writing must be original (obviously)
Resources:
Provided by teacher
https://creativemediabtec.wordpress.com/2021/01/20/codes-conventions-article-page-layouts/
https://media-studies.com/magazine-cover-analysis/
https://media-studies.com/magazine-spread/
https://media-studies.com/indicative-content/#indicative-content-magazines
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