The purpose of this unit is to assess' candidates ability to construct media products using appropriate techincal and creative skills. Secondly to use contemporary media technologies to help create a production, using relevant information.
I have chosen to create a print based music magazine so that i can use my current knowledge of media and music and apply it to my presentation. I have also chosen it as it gives me a chance to use my skills with the software available as well as being given the chance to excel in this area.
I am working on my own so that i remain fully organised and focused and also that i meet the deadlines set. I am a very self motivated person and wish to excel in all areas, so although a production with a partner may have a better outcome due to the combination of skills and ideas; it is a personal interest that i improve in all areas and reach my full potential.
For this production i will analyze several magazine front covers from many genres so that i am fully aware of the representation music is being given today. I will also look at target audiences and the ideal reader to allow me to see topics and stereotypes that surround the genres. I will look at how presentational devices an editing is essential to make a magazine look sleek and professional.
Lastly i won't only be analyazing front covers i will analyze contents pages and double page spreads to see the full layout and what presentational devices are used to make the magazine look professional.
VIBE magazine is a key magazine i will look at as it is the biggest Hip Hop magazine.
