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Finished double page spread

Finished contents page

Finished front cover

front cover mock up

double page spread mock up

contents page mock up

Typography

The typography of a Magazine is the colour and font of the text that is in the Magazine, the colours and font that are used in the magazine represent the genre of the Magazine and what it contains inside t e.g Kerrang has a smashed effect in the title because the genre is rock which is loud music. The main colours that are used in a titles are Red/pink and white. Each of these are colours that are on the Magazines stand out from the back ground and the main image. The colours and the main image attract the reader so that they look at the magazine so it is important to make the text and image to stand out. In the examples of Magazines covers above reds, pinks and whites used in the masthead and other important text that stand out.

In my magazine i will use lots of reds, yellows and whites for the text to makes sure it stands out from the image and background.

Genre Choice: R&B

Contemporary R&B known as R&B began in the 1980's as the disco era came to a close, it originates from traditional blues music but has elements of pop, hip hop and electronic music. Today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African-American music originating after the demise of disco in the 1980s.

In its early years, mainstream R&B was very pop-oriented. 1980s R&B musicians include Luther Vandross, Freddie Jackson and Marvin Gaye. During the mid-1990s, Michael Jackson,Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, R Kelly, Janet Jackson, TLC and Boyz II Men brought contemporary R&B to the mainstream. Also in 1995 the first Grammy award for best R&B album started and Boyz II Men won. Through the 1990's  R&B artists and groups from this same period began adding more of a hip-hop sound to their work resulting in a genre labeled hip hop soul. By the 2000's differences between R&B and hip hop soul had increased, mainstream modern R&B has a sound more based on rhythm than hip hop soul had. In 2004, all 12 songs that topped Billboard Hot 100 were African-American recording artists and accounted for 80% of the number one R&B hits that year. Throughout 2000's artists like Usher, Beyonce, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo topped the charts. Recording artists today have combined traditional R&B with elements with various pop styles.

Early R&B

modern R&B

Using Photoshop

In this screenshot I am showing how to create a A4 canvas on Photoshop.

In this screenshot I have placed a picture onto the canvas.

In this screenshot I am have used the Magic Brush tool to clear the background of the image.

In this screenshot I have added an image to a background.

Cohens moral panic

A moral panic is an intense feeling expressed in a population about an issue that appears to threaten the social order and could affect society in the wrong way is published like it is nothing.

Chris Brown is an example of this on this magazine, some people believe he should not be publicised for what he done to Rihanna and he is a 'Folk Devil". A 'Folk devil' is a person or group of people who are portrayed in the media as a bad role model.

Feminism

In this blog post I will be analysing a magazine cover whilst talking about feminism in media. I will also explain why Blender chose this front cover and who it would be aimed at.

Feminism The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.


Laura Mulvey's says that, patriarchy is a form of society ruled by men through the figure of the father, and therefore men dominate the media so it is construct for them as an audience. Laura says that this is the male gaze.


This is the music magazine that i will be analysing, the magazine is called Blender with a image of Katy Perry on the front. The fact that she's not wearing much clothing and is posing provocatively makes the magazine target audience seem male. Magazines that have women on the front cover use 'male gaze' to increase sales among males.

The magazine want Katy to be the main attraction on the front cover. They do this by putting her in the middle of the page and there is no other distractions to take the attraction away from her. Another reason why she is the main attraction is that apart from the title of the magazine her name is in the biggest writing. 

Introduction

This blog is to show the work I will doing throughout the year in media studies The genre of music that I am studying for R&B.

Here you will find examples of music magazines that I have been researching and information on the subjects I have learnt.

Magazine Terminology

                                 Magazine Terminology

Caption: Description of an image.

Drop Capitals: Really big latter. which start off an article.

Copy: The main text.

Banner: Text which stands out because its on a coloured background.

Strap Line: Memorable phrase  that is recognisable to a brand.

Anchorage Text: The way in which a text helps to pin down the meaning of a picture and vice versa.

Headline: Main story in the magazine.

Buzz words: "wow", "Exclusive",  "Free" are all examples of this.

Lead: The introductory paragraph of an article usually written in bold or capitals.

Pugs: Placed at the top left and right hand corners  of the paper and are known as the 'ears' of the page. The price of the paper, the logo or a promotion are often positioned there.

House Style: A magazine is distinctive design that distinguishes it from its competitors.

Masthead: Name of the magazine.

Puffs: Colourful boxes promoting features inside the magazine.

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