Contributor's Release Forms - 27/02/2011

These are the release forms of the people who contributed to my photoshoot by modelling as bands/singers for my music magazine.



Music Magazine Double Page Spread Mock-Up - 27/02/2011

This is the first mock-up of the double page spread for my music magazine. The masthead will stretch across both pages, and will contain the name of the band featured in the spread in large bold letters that will stand out to the reader and catch their eye as they are flicking through the magazine pages. On the left-hand page, there will be a large image of the band with a quote from the article splashed across it. The quote will be from one of the band members and will be emotive to the reader, therefore causing them to read the whole article. I will include a caption in the top left-hand corner of the image giving the names of the band members, and maybe a small joke relating to the image to entertain the reader. On the right-hand page, the article will start with a page lead (sort of like an introductory statement) including a byline of the interviewer/writers name. The article will then be split into three columns (corresponding to the contents page layout) with an image and overlapping caption at the top of the middle column.

Music Magazine Contents Page Mock-Up - 27/02/2011

This is the first mock-up of the contents page for my music magazine. There will be a masthead at the top reading "CONTENTS" in large bold letters that will stand out to the reader, with a dateline above it containing both the date and the issue number. My contents will be split into three columns, with subheadings seperating each block of page numbers. At the top of the first column, there will be a section promoting the purchase of a magazine subscription, which will hopefully encourage the reader to get a subscription for future issues. Underneath this promotion, there will be a contents section with the subheading "NEWS" and will contain a list of page numbers and descriptions relating to this subheading. The column will end with an image relating to one of the magazine articles, and a caption overlapping it with a description of the image and a page number directing the reader to the appropiate page to see more about it. The middle column will be split into three sections, with the subheadings "FEATURES", "FEEDBACK" and "REVIEWS". At the top of the last column, there will be a section containing a message from the editor and an image of her. Under this message, there will be another image relating to one of the magazine articles and a caption overlapping it. Lastly, there will be another contents section with the subheading "COMPETITIONS". 

Music Magazine Front Cover Mock-Up - 27/02/2011

This is the first mock-up of the front cover of my music magazine, which is of a punk/emo/rock/alternative rock genre. I will create a masthead at the top of the page, just below the dateline. The masthead will contain the name of my magazine (which I have not decided upon yet) in a bold font that will stand out to the reader. There will be a pug alongside this masthead giving an insight into another featured article, which will draw readers into buying the magazine so they can read more about this feature. On the left-hand side of the cover there will be a column showing the other main articles in my magazine, that will stand out and hopefully entice my readers into buying it. In the bottom right-hand corner, there will be the price and barcode, as there should be on every magazine. Next to this barcode, there will be the word "PLUS!" in big bold letters to draw the readers eye, and they will read the names of other bands/singers that are going to be discussed in my magazine. There will also be a pug, possible advertising a competition inside the magazine, that will engage the reader and encourage them to buy the magazine because of it. Lastly, there will be an image of the band featured in the main interview/article of the magazine covering the whole cover (with all the other text/imagery overlapping it) with the band name under it.

College Magazine Double Page Spread Mock-Up - 25/02/2011



This is the mock-up layout of the double page spread in my college magazine. It will be an article about the front page feature "DEYES GOES GREEN!" and will have a similar catchy heading in the masthead (which will be in a large bold font). I will then create a page lead under the masthead which will act as an introductory paragraph for the article and prompt readers to go on to read the whole article. The article will be split up into three columns on a single page, with an image at the bottom of the middle column to space out the text more and attract readers with a picture relating to the article. Overlapping this image will be a caption describing who is in the picture with a funny comment to entertain the reader. On the left-hand page, there will be one large image (relating to the article) with a quote splitting it in half. This quote will be taken  from the article, and will be engaging and attract the reader to read the whole article. In the bottom left-hand corner there will be a caption overlapping the picture describing who is in it, along with a funny comment to entertain the reader (like the picture on the other page).  

Music Magazine Double Page Spread Analysis - 25/02/2011





The first double page spread is from Kerrang, which is a music based around the rock/punk genre. The spread fits its genre perfectally, with the red, black and white colour scheme and the costume choice used for the band. The worn-out page edges make the band seem rougher and edgier, which relates to the overall genre of both the band and magazine. There is also a quote from Andy Six (band frontman) on the right-hand page reading "IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE BAND TO FAIL!" which is overlapping an image of Andy Six gazing up, as if he is forseeing the bands future. This quote is also in the same white font as used for the masthead reading "KERRANG" on the front cover, so it relates the article to the house style of the magazine and makes it distinguishable from other magazines.

 

In contrast, the NME double page spread for The Horrors is a lot more subtle and corresponds to the indie-alternative-mainstream genre the magazine aims to represent. The picture of the band in their cramped and dingy workspace is more relatable to readers, as they may be trying to create their own band in the same conditions - seeing them in their sort of 'habitat' makes the reader feel like they are having a personal insight into the lives of The Horrors. The colour scheme for this spread is very simple with the use of black, brown, white and grey. The colours seem more natural than the Kerrang spread, and therefore makes the band seem more down-to-earth. A quote from one of the band members is overlapping the large image reading "A guy came in and said the drums sounded like they were recorded in Abbey Road". This draws in more readers who like the Beatles, as they might think that The Horrors are the 'next big thing'. However, I think the Kerrang spread is better at bringing in more readers as the stark contrasts of the red, black and white stands out along with the unique looking band costumes. The spread for The Horrors is quite plain and there is nothing that immediately stands out and attracts the eye of the reader.

College Magazine Contents Mock-Up - 20/02/2011

This is the first mock-up to the contents page of my college magazine. I have included the basic features such as the school name and dateline at the top of the page, along with the masthead title of "Contents". I have then divided the contents into four different sections ( with the subheadings "News", "Fund Raising", "Trips" and "Feedback") to give a more clear structure to the contents page, and make it easier for the reader to find the magazine article they are looking for. Underneath these subheadings, there will be the page numbers with a few words describing an article so that the readers know where things are in the magazine. In the centre of this page (between the divided sections) I have created space for images relating to the articles in the contents section, and there will be captions underneath these images telling the reader what it relates to in the contents, and which page to find out more about it on. I am also going to include a quote in the final draft, which will give a positive view on the school and entice readers into becoming more interested. Lastly, I will create a puff at the bottom of the page to entice readers further, and pursuade them into continuing to read the whole of the magazine.