Style Sheet

My pitch and audience feedback

Through completing my market research via my pitch, I have established many things about what is expected from my magazine.

In terms of the colour pallet, my target audience have agreed with my initial idea of using black and white, with very minimal traces of colours- maybe just read to stand above the otherwise bleak and basic scheme. They also agreed that the idea of adding a more artsy/photographic element to the magazine would help to cater for the wants and needs of the more creative minds among the audience. They believe it will also help to make the magazine stand out from the others on sale, due to it's unique, creative quality.

The suggested names that really stood out as contenders for the magazine were; 'Sell Out', 'Radio Muse', and 'UnderPlay'.

Unmentioned features that were suggested for me to include in the contents of the magazine were all key features expected for a music magazine; Up and coming artists, festival and gig lists and guides, advertising for new singles and albums from the genre that the magazine focuses on.

In terms of which bands to include, the idea presented of mixing both well known bands of the genre, and unknown bands and artists of smaller record labels, or perhaps completely unsigned would be better, as it would better suit the listening ideals of those who would be reading the magazine.

The recommended price for this magazine was no more than £2-3.

Time Management

Currently, I am working at the stage that I intended to be working at in week 4- completing mock ups, style sheets and beginning to organise for my photoshoots. The main reason I think I've fallen behind is due to a lack of extra work done outside of the lessons, and technical issues. In the following few days, I intend to catch up on the things I am meant to have done by now, including finishing my style sheet and mock ups, and posting my pitch and research.

Research and planning: analysis of double page spreads

Research and planning- analysis of magazine contents pages

Research and Planning- Analysis of Music Magazines Front Covers

The two magazines I selected to analyse are both from the music genre of indie/alternative. 

The magazine has been published by Clemens Steinmüller, for the target audience of alternative music fans, most likely between the ages of around 17-28.

 Vice is another indie/alternative magazine on the market at the moment. This magazine is an independently  published brand. The target audience is, again, fans of the alternative genre, between the age range of around 15-23. The audience will most likely be students.

Institution research (2)