Development of ideas.

This is what my final product will look like.

I am really proud of my magazine, i really worked as hard as possible using a range of programmes in order to make it look as professional as possible.

I decided that I would have 'Special K' name in a different from in order to make it a prominent feature of the page. I considered a range of fonts some are shown below. I decided to go with the one on my front cover as it was 'scriptive' and suited the artists genre and personality, along with being simple and readable.

Content of Interviews.

After looking reading many interviews in music magazines I have now found out what mine will have to be composed of:

*A brief introduction.

*Artists influences.

*Artists upbringing.

* Artists struggle to fame.

* How they achieved it.

* Romance- who they are currently dating.

* New songs/album.

*Where it can be purchased from.

All of these points are 'core' points and will need to definitely be answered, as they as the sole basis for the interview.

Plugs and Hooks.

A hook/plug are usually posted on magazine font covers for potential consumers to look at and tempt them to purchase the magazine or give them a sneak peak of what is inside, here are a few examples;

All of these hooks/plugs are mostly compoased of things that are benefical to the consumer or are thigns that everyone wants to know. For example free tickets to Channel 4 on the beach summer party, most people would like to go their, hence by purchasing the magazine it will improve their chances.

Other plugs may be based on stories that everyone wants to know about for example 'KATIE AND PETER WHAT REALLY HAPPENED.'

This will be a vital aspect of my magazine and will have to be thought about deeply if i want it to communicate with my target audience effectively and make them want to purchase it.

My audience and how I intend to meet their needs.

After doing various research on music magazine's and their audiences I have come to the conclusion that my target audience will be old- young adults/students (17-25) as I feel that the genre of music im doing is already popular within younger generation.

How will i appeal to my audience:

* Music and artists that are in current trends and are what most of my target audience listen to e.g. Lady GaGa.

* Parties, are popular with my age group.

* Famous legends come backs.

* Activities that most of my target audience will attend e.g. V & Reading festival.

How I will fill their needs:

* Competitions.

* Value for money.

* Exclusive interviews.

* Competitions.

* Up to date trends.

* Free give-aways.

* Good value for more.

Research and its role

*Research is a necessary step for me to complete before starting my magazine as I will need to know the common codes and conventions they use such as mastheads and cover issues, in order to make my magazine resemble those currently on the market.

A magazine itself is defined by the concepts and conventions it behind it. If want my magazine to have those attributes, so when looking at it straight away you can tell its a magazine because, of the obvious features such as plugs and hooks etc research is vital, as it can determine the outcome of my finished product, for example the codes and conventions used by a music magazine are completely different from a gossip magazine, which is why i must only divulge into the industry the brief stated and research in-depth the ideologies and concepts behind music magazines.

Research spider diagram with the things that I've learnt and other important stuff that shall contribute to the creation of my magazine.

Research in accordance to MIGRAIN!

Q

M- The medium is a magazine.

I- published monthly in the UK, very indepth writing etc.

G- Covering a range of music.

R- review section, featuring: new releases, music compilations, film and live concert reviews, as well as radio and television reviews

A- More mature but young people in the 20-45 age range approximatley.

I- It was founded by Mark Ellen and David Hepworth .It was first published in 1986, and distinguished itself from other music magazines at that time due to its monthly production and high standards. Its give the name 'Q' because it was thought by having a one letter magazine on a news stand it would attract attention.

N- E.g's include 'Q' logo always in the top left hand corner etc. and many more in the examples shown below.

Research in accordance to MIGRAIN!

M- The medium is a magazine.

I- Clubbing and nightlife style

G- Dance, House, Rnb

R- Having begun 1982 in the UK, it covers dance events, and reviews music and club nights. Mixmag has coined terms and phrases to describe genres and conventions within dance music.

A- Most young people 18-25 approximately.

I- The first issue was printed on February 1 1983 as a 16-page black and white magazine published by DMC — the DJ mail out service. Has an audited circulation of 30,159, beating most other magazines in its genre including DJ weekly.

N- The 'i' in the title always stays the same, the masthead is always in the same font, mostly same colour scheme used, same fonts used, always have free Cd's, nearly always have hooks on nightlife and clubbing, hooks and cover titles are placed in the same places etc.