1- How does your media product represent particular social groups?
My magazine represents the particular social group that it is targeted at. The colours are bright and colourful which stands out and also suits the theme of the magazine. The main subject that I have used for my magazine is perfect as she is a student at the college and is the same age as the target audience, this means they can connect and have a better understanding of what college is like. The masthead 'Bramcote College' adresses to the audience as the main target is teenagers and they are more than likely the ones to go to college. Also, 'Halloween Adition' may attract more teenagers as they like halloween and a sterotypical teenager likes to party.
2- What kind of media institution might distribute your media prduct and why?
If I were to choose a media company I would choose IPC Media because they are the UK's leading customer and magazine and digital publisher. IPC Media produces over 60 iconic brands which makes it the leading Media company in the UK. This company would help my magazine get more popular and help it sell and be seen by the target audience. However, there is a problem with this magazine because it doesn't have a wide range of target audience and is only specifically targeted towards college students in a specific area. This means that printing and pricing would be lower because it is a local magazine.
3- Who would the audience be for your media product?
The target audience for my magazine would be mainly college students between the ages of 16 & 18. The reason for this is because the magazine contains information to help students through college and helps them to improve thier work. There is also another target audience but not in the age range and is not directed at them but they are a target audience. This is because some people stay on at college after 18 to improve their studies and get the job or qualification they want. It could also be aimed at parents that may want to read about the college they are sending thier child to. Finally, this could be aimed at younger kids that are still in school and are looking at college magazines to see what college is like and to help decide weather they want to go there or not.
4- How did you attract/address your audience?
By using a range of factors on my magazine I helped draw the attention of my target audience. It creates the familiar look so it may encorage the audience to buy it. The fonts and sizes I have used are clear and bold on the front cover so it is easy to read. The main image is a girl the same age as the target audience which will give some understanding to the audience that the girl enjoys college and that the audience relates to her. Finally, the magazine overall is attractive and it being the 'Halloween Adition' will attract more people within the age range I have hoped for. I have also used the appropriate information to do with halloween and specific things that they may want to know about halloween and making more teenagers want to buy it.
5- What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
I have learnt various techniques and skills from this project. I have learnt how to take various photos, using a digital camera and edit them. I used an editing website called 'Pixlr' and learnt how to used various colours, fonts and layers in the photos to make it look more professional. I also learnt how to use different editing websites such as 'picmonkey' and software thats already in the schools system. I have also learnt how to contrast colours so it suits my theme of my magazine. Overall, I have learnt how to create a magazine that i think looks professional, uses codes and conventions and would look good on a magazine shelf.
3- Who would the audience be for your media product?
The target audience for my magazine would be mainly college students between the ages of 16 & 18. The reason for this is because the magazine contains information to help students through college and helps them to improve thier work. There is also another target audience but not in the age range and is not directed at them but they are a target audience. This is because some people stay on at college after 18 to improve their studies and get the job or qualification they want. It could also be aimed at parents that may want to read about the college they are sending thier child to. Finally, this could be aimed at younger kids that are still in school and are looking at college magazines to see what college is like and to help decide weather they want to go there or not.
4- How did you attract/address your audience?
By using a range of factors on my magazine I helped draw the attention of my target audience. It creates the familiar look so it may encorage the audience to buy it. The fonts and sizes I have used are clear and bold on the front cover so it is easy to read. The main image is a girl the same age as the target audience which will give some understanding to the audience that the girl enjoys college and that the audience relates to her. Finally, the magazine overall is attractive and it being the 'Halloween Adition' will attract more people within the age range I have hoped for. I have also used the appropriate information to do with halloween and specific things that they may want to know about halloween and making more teenagers want to buy it.
5- What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
I have learnt various techniques and skills from this project. I have learnt how to take various photos, using a digital camera and edit them. I used an editing website called 'Pixlr' and learnt how to used various colours, fonts and layers in the photos to make it look more professional. I also learnt how to use different editing websites such as 'picmonkey' and software thats already in the schools system. I have also learnt how to contrast colours so it suits my theme of my magazine. Overall, I have learnt how to create a magazine that i think looks professional, uses codes and conventions and would look good on a magazine shelf.
