Main Task Introduction

In this task, I will make three practical pieces that will make up a magazine. The magazine genre that I will be creating is pop and I will feature a range of pop artists that are usually in pop magazines. I will produce a front cover, a contents page and a double page spread.

I will go through a lot of research and planning so I can make my final products to the best of standards. I will discover conventions and elements that occur in pop magazines and I will know how to use them in my final pieces.

Here are some example of pop artists that will be featured in my magazine:

Target Audience

Target Audience Profile

The Bubblegum magazine readers will be young bubbly teenage females aged 13-16. These teenagers will be the confident, fashionable, lively type of "girly girls" who just love to gossip. The type of girl that “Bubblegum” would be aimed at would have a range of qualities such as being creative, playful, juvenile yet very clever. These girls are the type to have a gathering with their friends, would enjoy hours of gossip, and just have fun and banters all night with no worries on their mind. They love to dress to impress, be sophisticated and very fashionable to stay on trend even in high school. These girls like to copy their idols in what they wear, their style and even their daily life style. But these girls put their own mix of ideas to make their selves have a unique look and to stand out of the crowd and make a big scene. These teenagers are rebels and love doing their own thing and rocking out their personalities by the way they look.

The teenage girls would be in high school from year 8 up to year 11, with some starting their GCSE’s and older teens finishing them. The subjects that they would be learning are media, Graphics, Product design, law, music and Drama. These subjects are a fun, discussion and creative subject that reflect the girl’s personalities and this matches their needs and desires. These subjects will allow them to go on in life having a job which they can be imaginative, up to date with the latest trends and even being updated on everyday life discussions and problems and even being able to follow the footsteps of their idols. These girls would be living with their families and their relationship status would be single but having a boy on their mind which she would love to become a couple with.

These girls believe that they have to make a statement 24/7 and always stand out from the crowd. They would want others to look and stare and have all the attention on them. Even though these girls seem to have a very high maintenance, they are really cool and down to earth which enjoy everyday activates and sports, and they are really active and up for challenging obstacle that comes their way.  They love to keep fit and have the model body, but they all have the guilty pleasure of treating themselves to their favourite chocolates, milkshakes, crisps and even mouth-watering Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. These teens would always be at shopping centres, at parties but when it comes to school work they would be in their room with no distractions doing their work to the best of standards. The girls are passionate in fashion and music and love to stay up to date with the latest fashion trends, brands and even celeb looks.

Without Music these girls would be lost in this world. Music to them is like a little get away from reality when times get rough. It’s like a break from their daily lives of always being at the top; with music they feel equal with everyone else. Majority of the time, these girls would have their earphones in, music on loud and just rocking it out to their favourite artists and songs. They mostly listen to pop music and they are always listening to the top UK hits that keeps them talking and singing to with the other friends. Their favourite artists and bands are Justin Bieber, Cheryl Cole, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, The Saturdays, The Wanted, JLS, LMFAO and the list goes on. These girls love the female artists as for they can relate to their style and personalities and the male bands would be eye candy for them. These songs are cheesy and very meaningful and the teens would be going through a love life which they feel like the song is about them. Music is another way for the girls to show their feelings.

These girls spend most of their time on social networking sites, on YouTube, listening to music on TV and of their iPod’s. When these girls are bored, they watch their favourite romantic comedy movies, such as “She’s The Man” and “The Cinderella Story” whilst having a guilty pleasure treat to satisfy their needs. They don’t currently read a music magazine as there is nothing that satisfies them, but they do like to look at fashion magazines and love shopping online.  

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Bubble Gum is the new, fresh, bubbly music magazine that has been written to young teenagers that enjoy pop music. The name was created by pointing out what the target audience like and the word “bubble” relates to their personality. The name also relates with the music genre as for bubblegum does a "pop" sound and the magazine will be based on pop music, it is everyday commoner gossip.

There have been many successful pop stars in this world that have become famous and this leaves teenagers desperate to find out about their lives. And so “Bubble Gum” will feed the minds of the young teens about the latest celeb gossip. This will feature the hottest and exclusive pop star stories.

The magazine will be distributed monthly at the price of £2.00. Depending on the freebie that is inputted into the magazine can increase the price to £2.60. The costumers will be able to buy their magazine from supermarkets, post offices and even a local newsagent. The audience will also have the opportunity to do a membership subscription that will automatically send the subscribers the magazine a day early! There also will be online access for live information and gossip on www.bubblegummagazine.co.uk.

“Bubble Gum” will feature the latest gossip about celebrities and even everyday commoner gossip. “Bubble Gum” will have articles, games, agony aunt, fashion fixes and general information on pop music. It will have gigs, posters, freebies and even fashion tips that their favourite artist has worn. It will include exclusive interviews with celebs and even tips and tricks that their role model advises them to do.

The promise that the magazine is to deliver the freshest, juicy gossip that will entertain the target audience, the magazine will pass on gossip, entertainment, advice, encouragement and even general information that can for fill the audience’s needs and especially at their age, they need the guide to socialise and “Bubble Gum” gives gossip that readers will discuss with others. We believe that every fan deserves to communicate with pop stars that they admire.

The style of the magazine is young, bubbly and fun. This can relate to the audiences’ personality and so “Bubble Gum”‘s mode of address can make it feel like the magazine is a friend and so the audience will feel comfortable and enjoy what they read.

“Bubble Gum” will give a little treat to the readers by giving those freebies that relate to the season, or topic that is featured in the magazine. “Bubble Gum” would give out; make up, jewellery, a range of books, and even accessories like bags and belts. It will also give away free music downloads that the magazine features. There would be competitions that the readers can sign up to and there will be exclusive backstage tickets and events such as meet the band! Since the magazine is issued monthly, they can stay on track with the latest gossip and information.

This magazine will provide us information on both male and female artists that are mostly pop singers. But since pop has become a well known genre other genre’s like R’n’B and hip hop so it will have a twist of genre’s. The artist will be international and local singers that have topped the charts with numerous number ones.  The female artists are role models and inspirations to make them stronger, braver and more confident young teenagers yet the male artists are just gasping, hot, eye candy.

“Bubble Gum” is a step for the teenager readers to step up their game in life to be confident and social. This magazine will deliver tips and general gossip to help the teens get through life since they are in high school, they need something to talk about and celebrate how amazing and influencing music is to teens and this can give us a chance to learn about music, play instruments since their brains are young it will give them a new hobby and interest.

The readers of “Bubble Gum” will be young teenage girls that love fashion, music and socialising this people. These teens are highly confident and love to stand out from the crowd. The readers will find this magazine bouncy, lively, and entertaining with a cheesy edge. It will appeal to teenage girls with the same type of personality so that they can enjoy this magazine and have long social nights about the amazing, wowing gossip. 

Questionnaire

Questionnaire

This questionnaire was sent out to 15 teenage girls from year 8 and over to see what they would like to see in a music magazine and just general questions about them to know what to include in a music magazine. From doing a questionnaire, it will give me an idea of what certain type of girls (stereotypically) like to listen to and what they would love to be featured in a magazine. 
Below is the following questionnaire that was asked to the girls.

1.      What age group do you fall into? (Please Tick).

Œ  8-10

Π11-13

Œ  14-16

Œ  17-19

Œ  20+

2.      Gender? (Please Tick).
Œ  Male

Œ  Female

3.      What genre of music do you listen to? (Please Tick Three).

Œ  R’N’B                                 Œ  Heavy Metal              Œ  Alternative                      

Œ  Hip Hop                            Œ  Indie                                 Œ  Grime

Œ  Classic                               Œ  Pop                                Œ  World

Œ  Rock                                  Œ  Rap                                Œ  Other                       

If other Please Specify - _________________________________________

4.      On a scale of 10, how important would you say music is to you? (Please Tick One).

Œ  1                 Œ  2                 Œ  3                 Œ  4                 Œ  5                 Œ  6

Œ  7                 Œ  8                 Œ  9                 Œ  10

5.      _____________________________________________________Who is your favourite artist/Band and why? (Please Write It Down).

6.      What do you like to feature in a Music magazine? (Please Tick Three).

Œ  Articles                              Œ  Gig Dates                         Œ  General Gossip 

Œ  Gossip                               Œ  Posters                              Œ  Fashion

Œ  Interviews                         Œ  Reviews                            Œ   Sport

7.      What is the first thing that makes you want to read the magazine? (Please Tick One).
Œ  Main Image                                Œ  The Magazine Brand
Œ  Stories/Articles                            Œ  Freebies   
Œ  Other Pictures                           Œ  Colour Scheme

8.      How much are you willing to pay for a magazine? (Please Tick One).
Œ  99p
Œ  £1.00 - £1.50
Œ  £1.60 - £2.00

Œ  £2.10 - £2.50
Œ  £2.60 - £3.00
Œ  £3.10 - £3.50

Œ  £3.60 +

9.      How often would you like the magazine to be issued? (Please Tick One).

Œ  Weekly                              Œ  Every Fortnight               Œ  Annually
Œ  Monthly                            Œ  Semi-Annually

10. What type of freebies would you like to come with your magazine? (Please Tick One).
Œ  Make- Up                         Œ  Stationary                                    Œ  bags

Œ  Toys                                   Œ books                                         Œ  other

If other Please Specify - _________________________________________

Thank you!

Questionnaire Result Analysis

From the results that I got, I managed to decide what is suitable and more appropriate to use in my music magazine. Since I am aiming for teenagers that love to glamour themselves up, I have focused my questionnaire on them and this has help me and guided me to input certain elements and features in my music magazine. For each question, i have looked at the highest more desirable option and have put that forward into making my magazine. By working on the feedback and results that I got from the people that I surveyed it will be a more successful magazine and more appropriate since everything they like will be included. 

Brain Storm

This is the codes and conventions of the music genre “pop” this is all the things that occur and are repeated on pop magazines and even just pop artists. 

Reasons why pop artists usually use bowling alleys, outside atmosphere are because it represents the target audience’s personality and also their own selves. It shows of a fun, youthful, innocent, popular for dates, busy and sociable, colourful area which you will expect most teenage girls to be. This also makes them think off going on dates with their boyfriend and have a good laugh. You will not expect a music pop magazine to be based in a club since that not suitable for their age and inappropriate.  POP generally shows a fun side in music so I will carry this on through my media products.

Front Page Cover Analysis

This Page is about why and how conventions are used in existing front cover pages.