College Magazine (Final Copy) Cover and Contents

Image For Front Cover (Chosen)

   Out of the images that I posted in the previous post, I have chosen this image for the Main Cover of my College Magazine. 

Pictures for College Magazine ( All Images Taken)

 

My College Magazine ( SCAN )

The college magazine that I will create will follow a similar layout to the one sketched out by me. 

Captions, Features, Headlines may change. 

Case Study - College Magazine Analysis

Front Cover : 

This is a college magazine that has been created by another student from another school. In order to create my own magazine, I wanted to analyse another college magazine to get ideas. 

I think that the way this has been created makes the person want to pick up the magazine because it has a use of bright and light colours which invite the reader. The 'W.E' stands out which stands for Wyke Entertainment, but another meaning behind it is 'whatever'. It appeals to the audience a great deal. As the masthead is the writing that will be seen first, it is vital that it is bold and bright. With this magazine, the creator has been successful in ensuring this. The issue sate has been clearer stated below the Masthead. 

The main image used is a medium close up of a student, this is clear as the young girl is carrying a folder in he hands. The fact that there are students in the background makes it look quite natural and real, and not acted out. The background image of the college makes the theme of the magazine seem very real too. The main strap lines are on the main image but do not take the attention away from everything else on the page. The way in which the colour scheme of Black, Green, and Purple has been used within the main cover lines and the Masthead gives the magazine that neutral feel. And almost makes the reader feel that they can relax at college and it isn't as scary as it may look. Also, the font of the anchorage fits in well with the page.  Lastly, as any real magazine a bar-code has been used. On this particular magazine it has been placed on the bottom left hand side of the magazine. 

Contents Page 

Once again, the masthead used on the contents page is big an bold and stands out amongst the other writing. The alignment of the main features of the magazine has been aligned to the left. This is typically like any other magazine and therefore it is easier to understand. The creator has managed to keep the house style the same throughout the two pages which I have seen. The colours have once again been maintained and manage to give the magazine a sophisticated look. The images to the left hand side of the page contribute to the magazine widely. It shows different parts of the college and it includes students that attend the college.This gives the magazine a calm and welcoming effect.

Overall, I think that this magazine has been created well and it does include all the main features of a real magazine. I will try to incorporate some of the features from here into my own work.  

Case Study - Magazine Two (VIBE)

Front Cover: 

The skyline that has been used here is a clear indication that this issue of the magazine represents their 20^th Anniversary and is in fact a special edition which provokes the audience to buy it to keep, as it is stated ‘collectors issue’. Alongside this is another article which will feature inside the magazine is a ‘special’ article on Kanye West.

The masthead that is clearly visible through the bold font and vivid purply pink colour has been designed to stand out. You can almost see it all and it is a clear and shows the audience that this is the magazine they have always brought and with it being the 20^th anniversary, they continue to keep it bold and energetic. Connotations of beat, rhythm, music and rhyme have been shown.

The main cover line is in pink and white. This has been kept consistent throughout the cover and supports the image of the artists on the page.

Medium close ups of Pharell and Daft Punk. They are both wearing dark colours against a white background which makes them stand out. The can also represent that there is a dark side to them, the glitter and sparkle on their outfits suggests that they are happy to be themselves in the industry of glitz and glam. The serious facial expression on Pharell shows that he is serious about the industry that he’s in. The selling lines of the magazine are short and snappy. The hash tag that has been used makes the reader want to talk about the artists ‘Janelle Monae & Robin Thicke’ on the social networking site Twitter.

Targeted at ages 16-30, Vibe Music Magazine focuses on the rap and hip-pop music scene and the artists. The main cover of this specific issue takes it attention to both male and female reader. Many people are interested in different artists, but the glitter and sparkle may grab the female reader’s attention, and the use of pink which is very dominant.

The barcode is clear and visible on the left hand side of the page at the bottom. It clearly shows that there is more to the cover as it says ‘Cover 3 of 3’ so along with buying this magazine there are 2 more covers to be seen. The barcode also clearly states that it is the summer issue.

Contents Pages:

The contents pages have been separated out into two different pages with advertisements of different things in between. I think that this gives the magazine a cluttered feel and can almost make the reader lose interest. 

The first contents pages has Daft Punk featuring on it regards to the front cover. On the left hand side there is a clear writing of what else the magazine has to offer. The writing has been kept clear and uncluttered and easy to understand with it being white on a black backgrounded box. The 'V' that states that it is Vibe magazine has been let loose at the top right hand side of the page. This is in the colour red. This suggests the fire and tons of exclusive information that Vibe is prepared to give within the 20th anniversary. On the second contents page, there is now an image of two different people. They are posing with glasses of champagne in front of a VIBE balloons. This states that the magazine are very happy to be celebrating their 20th anniversary. Alongside the image of them both, there is also another image of another celebrity, clearly indicating that he will be featuring on one of the pages. On the right and left hand side of the pages are there subheadings of the different articles and the different font sizes to tell the reader which page they will be issued on. 

Double Page Spread: 

This double page spread doesn't have a full article on it, just two large images of Pharell and Daft Punk. They are both in very vivid colours just like the contents page and the front cover of the magazine. The fact that Daft Punk are in robot costumes suggests that they aren't like any other artists. There is something different about them and they have a lot more to give. The colours also suggest positivity and the way they are with their job, happy and ready at all times. The main cover line says 'Dancing with the stars' in bright colourful writing which shows that they are playful and have a laugh whilst doing what they enjoy the most. The images look almost something out of the extraordinary. The writing on the right hand side of the page is in white writing which clearly stands out and gives a minimal amount of information on the two musicians.

The language used throughout this magazine is Colloquial, words such as 'ain't' are used. This is because the magazine is aimed at teenagers and an audience up to their mid 30s. The music genre of Rap and Hip-hop has been portrayed throughout the different types of artists that are being showcased within the magazine. Musicians such as J Cole and Robin Thicke appeal to younger audiences who produce music to their taste. At Vibe, readers are encouraged to provide content. Vibe Magazine is published by Intermedia Vibe Holdings, based in New York City. 
Additional Information: It was founded by Quincy Jones in 1993 in partnership with Time Inc. It was first called Volume before it was called Vibe. 

 

Here is a image of the press pack taken from Vibes Website, it explains all the different types of publishing methods used. I will explain in 'distribution methods' what I will use for my magazine.

Case Study- Magazine One (NME)

Front Cover: 

The masthead 'NME' stands for The New Musical Express. It is written in big bold red writing and is snappy and easy to remember. The masthead is situated on the top left hand side of the page which is the first thing that the audience and readers will see. The colour red which is the most dominant colour on the front cover connotes danger and power. The image is a medium close up of Florence. As you can see from the image of Florence, is looks as if she is ready and also fierce and powerful and as if she can take anything that comes her way. It is an eager sort of pose. So by the magazine using red and bold letters, it tells the audience that she is ready and you should in fact pick up the magazine and read all about her. As she is coming out of a taxi, this suggests that she is ready for the music industry and perhaps wants to take music to a whole new level, and to watch out for her as she may not be like your typical artist. As the background is dark on the cover, with black and greys going on the red writing really stands out from the main image. The white that is around the ‘NME’ makes the white of the anchorage also stand out. The skyline also has writing about what the magazine consists of and makes the reader want to but it even more. The image of Florence is in front of the masthead, this makes the audience slightly forget about the name of the magazine and just focus on the celebrity that is being advertised. Alongside the masthead, there is a small banner which says ‘667 UK gigs listed’ this doesn't take the audience away from the main focus however, because it is hanging of the masthead it is another thing that the audience will instantly see and maybe be intrigued by. As with every magazine a barcode is used. With NME, the barcode has been turned the other way but it suits the style of the magazine and fits in well. Moving back to the colours, I think that red has been used as it is vibrant and it demands attention from the readers. The target audience of this magazine is 16-24 year olds. As it has many different themes of music, it is where the audience wants it to be. The main genre of music is Rock, but it isn’t very strong or indie such as other magazines. The price of this magazine is £2.30 which works well with the audience. As it is a very glossy magazine which gives of a fun feel, it still manages to remain professional due to the use of fonts. The pricing works well because many of the readers and students and it is a great affordable price. The words used on this magazine are very thorough and easy to understand. It says, ‘Florence takes America’ this promotes success, and with the target audience being anyone that’s in education or work, it pushes them to be successful.

NME is published by IPC media, IPC have been very successful and has produced lots of different magazines such as What’s on TV and Marie Claire. Across the magazine, NME.com, NME Video and the brand's live events and awards, NME reaches over 1.1 million music fans every week. NME.COM is the world's biggest standalone music site serving an intensely engaged audience of 16-24 year-olds. It draws on NME's heritage as a music authority to delight users with a mix of news, opinion and artist interviews.

Contents 

Many music magazines have their contents pages split into two pages however; NME has situated their contents on one page. I think that this is an easy and stress free way of presenting information. Especially because the audience is youngsters, they like to find all their information and stories on one page rather than flicking through them all and finding where everything is.

The masthead at the top of the page has been kept very consistent, as it is red and white it complements the black background. There have been three main colours used on this page which are black red and white. Overall, has used a vibrant house style.

On the left hand side of the page, there are regular categories of bands that are within the magazine. It is in red writing which has been kept consistent with the other colours on the page. Main cover lines have been used on the right hand side of the page. This makes it easier for the audience to read and find what they want. Once again the main colour is red and black has been used. Red has been used for the numbers and big bold writing has been used for the main titles, once again this helps to see what you want to read quickly. The main centre image is of The Astoria which is a music venue as stated by the main anchorage. This is a clear indication of what will be in the magazine. Lastly, advertising has been used on in the black box at the bottom of the page. This clearly indicates the reader to subscribe to the magazine and save over £45 if they like what they read. 

Double Page Spread: 

The image taken here is a long shot of Florence. It is from a distance but also shows the rest of her body. This shows that her fans and the readers may know about her but there’s more to her that meets the eye. The image is of her looking directly at the reader, this shows that she wants the reader’s full attention and gives a sense of communication between the reader and her. The big bold writing of USA dominates the two pages, but it doesn't take the reader away from the main image.

Once again the colour scheme has been carried on to the DPS. It still continues with red black grey and white. The colours really suit each other and make the article worth reading. There is minimal information on the left hand side of the page and it is set out like a newspaper article. This shows the professionalism of the article, but the clothes that Florence is wearing and the big black boots connote a sense of determination and power. This tells us that Florence has broken through into America and the music industry and is ready to tell her story. The drop cap is in a fancy writing which suggests a girly theme. This tells us that Florence may as well be fiery, but she still values her feminine side.

 

By looking at this press pack, I have decided to create a magazine that covers most of these points.

The press pack tells me that the readers of NME feel that they need the magazine most of the time. I want to create a magazine that the readers feel like they need to but whenever it is released. I will make sure that I have a variety of entertainment news, of artists that they are most interested in.

The key facts of the magazine tells me that the price if £2.20 and  the frequency of it is weekly. I want to make my magazine roughly the same price, but I want it to be released on a monthly basis.

So that my magazine sells more, I want to create content suitable for both male and female audiences. This way I know that it will be bought by both male and females.