Evaluation: Question 1

In what ways does your media product use, develop or

challenge forms and conventions of real media

products?

I made sure that my masthead went all the way along the top so that the name of my magazine is easy to see. I also made sure that my main image slightly overlayed the

masthead.

My main images

uses direct

address so that it catches

the audience’

s attention

and therefore

encourages them to buy my

magazine

I made sure my

coverlines were in columns

either side of the main

image so the face and eyes were not covered.

The bottom half of my main image has been

covered by main coverline which stands

out above the rest

I used the buzz word “plus” to make to buy feel like

they were getting more for their money

I have made sure that my contents page has been split into 3 columns so it is organised and makes it easier for the buyer to find what they’re looking for

I have added numbers to the images on my contents page

which correspond to

an article which is listed at the bottom

half of the page.

I have put the magazine name along with date and issue number together on the top left hand side of the page,

similar to this contents page.

I have followed the conventions of this Rock

Sound contents page by

laying it out with images on the top

half and the listing of articles

underneath.

I have used 4 completely

different images to

give a sneak preview into my magazine

without giving too

much away so the reader

has to buy the magazine

to find out what it is all

about

I have also highlighted the sections that the contents

page is split into so it makes it easier for the buyer to

find what they are looking for

All bands mentioned are in bold

so the buyer can find

their favourite

band quicker

The background of

my double page spread is just my main image bled across both

pages

The name of the band who my article

is about is highlighted in a

different colour so it stands out against the rest of the text

so the audience know who the

article is about.

The text of my double page

spread is split into 3 columns which follows the codes and conventions.

The title of the double page

spread is bold and stands out from all other

text on the page

I have put the website of my magazine in the bottom right hand

corner next to the page number,

similar to the double page spread above