Progression so far

In this text post I will show my progression within the task so far...
Here is my basic layout for my front cover:

Here is a screenshot of my front cover in it's first stages. I have added minor details such as coverlines and I have also allocated where I want certain features of the magazine to be placed.

Here is a screenshot of the next stage of my magazine front cover. I have added in my chosen fonts and also added in my coverlines, spash and puff. I think that the fonts I have chosen do have a 'pop' element to them, especially the masthead. Furthermore, I have shown the beginnings of my colour palette, pink, white and purple.

Here is a screenshot of the beginnings of my contents page. I have repeated the use of the masthead with the continuing line of 'in this issue...' I have chosen my fonts and also the colours I will use. I've added editors notes and have begun to analyse the page numbers. I now need to focus on taking images for my magazine front cover, contents and double page spread...

Here I am referring back to my research into pop magazines and their conventions via my analysis of pop magazine 'Top Of The Pops'. As you can see I have adapted a similar layout but with slight changes, for example my coverlines are on the opposite side. I may have to change this and think about where my image will be best placed.

How does my media product represent particular social groups

Stereotypical or not?
My media product (a music magazine) is extremely stereotypical of what you would expect from a pop music magazine. It is cluttered and crowded, packed full of celebrity gossip and pop music culture.

How has the representation been constructed?
I have constructed the representation via elements such as mode of address, I have used an informal and chatty language which is typical of a pop music magazine. The social group which I have chosen is teenage girls aged 14-16, another way that I have represented this group is via my colour scheme. My colour scheme is pink, white and purple. These colours connote femininity and freshness and therefore relate well to my target audience.

The images which I have used also represent the social group of teenage girls and also pop music fans as upon my research into the typical conventions of pop magazines I found that the majority of images featured on pop magazines were that of clean-cut, professional looking images and so therefore all of my images that I have taken have the back drop of a white, clean background as not to distract from the artist. Also, the artists found on pop magazines are also seen to be conventionally 'good-looking' and attractive. Furthermore, I then continued to photograph people who are seen as good looking and fit this stereotype.

Costumes

Many pop artists where lots of jewellery to personify that 'pop' image. Here Jess is wearing a gold spiked necklace which is very fashionable among young girls.

 Here Jess is wearing a white floral pattern top which connotes femininity and also youth. This perfectly represents my target audience/the types of clothing typically worn/seen in pop music magazines.

 I have then continued the outfit with light wash skinny jeans, typical of young girls and also extremely fashionable. Reletable to teenagers.

To finish off the outfit Jess is wearing black vans, although perhaps not at first seen as 'pop' or 'girly' these spice up the outfit.

Phoebe (who is my front cover and double page spread model) is also wearing a floral sleeveless top, it is feminine and fashionable and reflects my chosen subgenre.

 Next she is wearing simple black leggings, these are fashionable and are also seen on many pop artists.

 To finish off the outfit she is wearing blue puma suedes which connote freshness and individuality.

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Time Management

Now that I have decided on my potential models, photoshoot locations and have provided examples of inspiration for photoshoots I will now focus on taking and uploading the images that I will use on my magazine.

Costume Ideas

Here I have created a mood board of possible/potential outfit ideas for my models. Or, in an ideal world these would be the types of clothes that would be worn.

Possible models for my magazine images

Phoebe:
She is 16 so is within my target audience, and her style is perfect for the pop genre. She also has dyed red hair which shows similarities to artists such as Ariana Grande who are pop music artists.

Eleza:

She is 16 so fits within my target audience. She also has red hair, therefore she stands out from the crowd, which is what my music magazine is about. She will be a perfect model for my magazine as she likes to experiment with makeup and also loves music. She is extremely photogenic and thus makes taking pictures of her easy.

Hollie: 

She is 16 so fits within my target audience. Her favourite genre of music is pop, she likes groups such as One Direction, Union J and Little Mix. She has a youthful look so is an appropriate model for my music magazine. 

Jamie: Another possible model is Jamie-Ash as he fits within my target audience and also he fits the pop image through his fashion choices etc. Many pop magazines feature boys.

Photo Shoot Ideas

This is a photo of Little Mix, taken from one of their recent photoshoots. I have chosen Little Mix for inspiration as they are a perfect representation of what the pop music genre is all about. I like the idea of having a clear, white background as it connotes freshness. From my research I also found that many front cover images have completely clear, white backgrounds. This makes it easier to view the artists/bands and so the magazine does not look 'messy'. Little Mix are also wearing 'pop' clothes, for example Perrie, Jade and Jesy are all wearing denim shorts.

This is a photoset of One Direction, also a perfect representation of the pop music genre. Again, white, clear backgrounds have been used. I like this idea as I believe it looks professional and sophisticated. However, I realise that getting a completely perfect clear background for my own magazine may prove difficult, I still like the idea. All people are looking directly into the camera which draws the attention of the reader. Their outfits are that of clean-cut, teenage, 'preppy' pop look.