Independant research- Interviews

This week we have been asked to do some independant research. I have thought about what I want to do for my double page spread and this is a interview. I need to think about what sort of things are usually asked or written about so that I know what to write for my own.

Layout of an interview:
The general layout of an interviw is usually one sentence followed by a short reply that gets straight to the point. There is never generally a long question followed by a long paragraph for a response. Having a quick detailed answer keeps the interview interesting and makes it straight to the point.

Bio:
Some interviews include a short biography or a little information about the artist they are writing about. This may be useful for people who are unfamiliar to the artist and don't know much about them. Some things that this include may be there age, how they came about becoming famous, and why they are into music. It can also include a personal background about them such as their age and where they grew up.

Topics for questions:
Most of the questions during an interview are based on a particular subject. When it comes to music magazine interviews, this is usually based on something such as a new album or a tour. Some interviews prefer to write about the artist generally such as new things that they have done recently and what they think about certain things. I would like to base my own topic on a collaboration between two artists.

Potential Questions I could ask:

• Why did you chose (name) to do the collaboration with you?

• What is the song based on?

• Who came up with the lyrics?

• Did you enjoy working together?

• Were there any disagreements?

• Would you work together again?

• Do you think people will like and relate to the song?

 

Representation of Music Genres and Artists

Representation of Artists and Music Genres : This shows my analysis of how music genres are shown and represented within a magazine, as well as how the artists themselves represent the genre and how we can clarify what artists belong to what genre. This is useful to know because it will help me choose what catergory my models will fit into with the style of clothing and hair and makeup I would like them to wear. I want them to look like they are from a specific genre so this research will help me decide what genre they best represent.

Institution of Magazines

Institution of Magazines :Institution of magazines is useful to know about because it gives us an insight into how the world of how magazines work within an industry. We can find out how much of a large scale industry the magazines are and who in in charge of how they published. 

Audience of music magazines

Audience Media: It is good to know about audiences of magazines. This is because it will help me get a better idea of who reads them, and why. It will also help me later on when I have to start planning who I want my target audience to be. There is no point aiming a magazine at 60 years old if only a small minority of this age group reads them. Therefore it is important I know who is best to aim my magazine at.

Existing Names and Mastheads

Existing names and mastheads on Prezi: It is important to look at existing names and mastheads so that you can get an idea of what is already out there so that you don't repeat what has already been done. However in this sense you could take an existing idea and make it your own and adapt it. Research into these will also enable me to see what if there is anything that has to be included in my name or masthead. 

Codes and Conventions of music magazines

Codes and Conventions of music magazines on Prezi

Front cover analysis 3

Adele Magazine Cover

Front cover analysis 2

Dr Dre and Eminem Music Magazine

Double page spreads

Three double page spread analysis:

From looking at these double page spreads, I have managed to start coming up with some ideas as how to layout my own. Columns tend to be the best way to put large amounts of writing on the page as it is a typical layour for a magazine because of the benefits it has. It makes it easy for the reader to see, makes the page neat and makes there appear to be little writing even though it is filled with information. The last point is helpful because people won't want to read lots of writing. They will just want whats most interesting and important from the interview or story. A main photograph is key. It generally takes up one page so it has to be of good quality as any faults or imperfections would be clearly seen by the reader. It usually links with the main story in some way and the hair, make-up, costume and props will also link to this.




Mcr Double PageLily Allen Double PageFlorence Double Page

Contents page analysis 2

Final two contents page analysis:

I have completed my three contents page analysis. This has given me an insight into thinking about what needs to be in my own and how to style it. Colour and co-ordination of how it is set out is important to make the contents page easy to use and read, whilst allowing it to look attractive and interesting.

Below are the two contents page analysis:

Kanye West contents pageRolling Stones Contents Page

Contents page analysis

Contents Page Analysis:

I did my first contents page analysis today out of three. My first impressions were that they have to involve and clearly state what the magazine contains. This could be a key selling point for a magazine as if what the reader sees doesn't interest them, they won't want to buy it. If the contents page isn't clear or easy to read, people may get frustrated that they cannot find what they are looking for. So design is crutial for making sure that the page can be clear and fluent to read and use as a guide to find what they are looking for and to see what the magazine contains.

Here is the link to my first contents page analysis:Contents Page Nme

Front cover analysis

Music cover analysis Madonna