Sunday, 14 October 2018
Website plan
This is the template I plan to use when it comes to making the website for my magazine, I chose this template as it has very unconventional design when compared to other various websites. Something very unconventional about this website is its layout and where everything is placed which is an aspect I will try and retain. When it comes to making my own website I will have my masthead located horizontally at the top of the page with social media icons underneath as well as a Bauer media logo to its right. On the home page there will be a news section and the two magazine issues I designed. On the menu bar above you will able to click on the various links which will navigate you to different parts of the website.
I will include an about us section, where of course I give insight on the success and origin of “mosaic” as well as allowing the opportunity to contact mosaic, with a contact button. The section afterwards will reveal various fashion apparel where the viewers can navigate to a page showing the latest releases. Near to the bottom of the page will be a slide showing a picture of Issue 1 and 2 where viewers will be able to see behind the scene information, when it came to making these magazines. However the links to these behind the scenes information and fashion apparel will not work as I’m only required by the brief to make one working link. Finally at the bottom of the page will give the audience the ability to subscribe to mosaic for any new updates and promos.
On the menu bar, my working link will be labelled “coming soon” which will direct the user to another page with a video and information about what mosaic has planned in the future and how the model has had the greatest pleasure working with mosaic.
Website plan
This is the template I
plan to use when it comes to making the website for my magazine, I chose this
template as it has very unconventional design when compared to other various
websites. Something very unconventional about this website is its layout and
where everything is placed which is an aspect I will try and retain. When it
comes to making my own website I will have my masthead located horizontally at
the top of the page with social media icons underneath as well as a Bauer media
logo to its right. On the home page there will be a news section and the two magazine
issues I designed. On the menu bar above you will able to click on the various
links which will navigate you to different parts of the website.
I will include an about us section, where of course I give
insight on the success and origin of “mosaic” as well as allowing the opportunity
to contact mosaic, with a contact button. The section afterwards will reveal
various fashion apparel where the viewers can navigate to a page showing the
latest releases. Near to the bottom of the page will be a slide showing a
picture of Issue 1 and 2 where viewers will be able to see behind the scene information,
when it came to making these magazines. However the links to these behind the
scenes information and fashion apparel will not work as I’m only required by
the brief to make one working link. Finally at the bottom of the page will give
the audience the ability to subscribe to mosaic for any new updates and promos.
On the menu bar, my working link will be labelled “coming
soon” which will direct the user to another page with a video and information
about what mosaic has planned in the future and how the model has had the
greatest pleasure working with mosaic.
TASK 2
Audience profile
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQC4SPemFcMnhbEL4iLtND5rPLdu4oRP-SuozWJlpj-j7HvQc9yPSX9oJOORR2fFINZD1CV-xG_xrgz/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=10000
Location
I used both locations here, in studio and out to meet the requirements of Bauer media
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQC4SPemFcMnhbEL4iLtND5rPLdu4oRP-SuozWJlpj-j7HvQc9yPSX9oJOORR2fFINZD1CV-xG_xrgz/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=10000
For the first issue of the magazine, I decided to take photographs in an urban area as it fits with the street style I’m aiming for.
Where areas on the second magazine I shot the photos in a studio to where I can manipulate the lighting and make the photograph as professional as possible.I used both locations here, in studio and out to meet the requirements of Bauer media
TASK 2
Audience profile
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQC4SPemFcMnhbEL4iLtND5rPLdu4oRP-SuozWJlpj-j7HvQc9yPSX9oJOORR2fFINZD1CV-xG_xrgz/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=10000
Location
I used both locations here, in studio and out to meet the requirements of Bauer media
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQC4SPemFcMnhbEL4iLtND5rPLdu4oRP-SuozWJlpj-j7HvQc9yPSX9oJOORR2fFINZD1CV-xG_xrgz/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=10000
For the first issue of the magazine, I decided to take photographs
in an urban area as it fits with the street style I’m aiming for.
Where areas on the second magazine I shot the photos in a studio to where I can manipulate the lighting and make the photograph as professional as possible.I used both locations here, in studio and out to meet the requirements of Bauer media
Sunday, 7 October 2018
Wednesday, 3 October 2018
Draft
How do you intend to use the four areas of the media theoretical framework to communicate meaning and meet the requirements of your chosen brief? (approx. 400 words)
Product 1
For the magazine I plan to design, I aim to use forms of media language to help appeal to my intended audience, which are classified demographically as individuals between the ages 16-25 fitted into the AB class and above. To help my magazine appeal to this demographic and to fulfil the demands of Bauer’s media, I’m required to bring something unique and special to the table helping it stand out from all other magazines. So to achieve this goal, I plan to approach my design with a rather unorthodox fashion, in terms of layout and design. For both my magazines, I will stick to one colour theme reinforcing that very sought after aesthetic appeal, my first issue will be coloured with a somewhat darker colour which will mark the end of summer in which it is set to release. The second issue will be coloured pink which appeals with the whole autumn vibe preparing for the start of autumn. In terms of layout my first issue will have the photograph unusually positioned on the cover, setting it aside from traditional magazines, however both issues will incorporate a unique font and colour theme. The front cover image for first issue will be shot outside to reinforce the street style theme I intend to go for, whereas issue 2’s front cover will be shot in a studio helping it fit its autumn theme and also meeting the requirements of the brief. Issue one will star a young black male in the front cover making the magazine appear ethnically diverse appealing to a larger demographic. My second magazine will star an oriental young female which again appeals to this ethnic diverse demographic, but also reflects diversity at a gender standpoint too. For both my magazine covers, I’ll ask the models to keep eye contact with the camera which conveys a certain sense of authority, when this authority originates from someone diverse ethnically or gender-wise, it may spark a greater interest in my target audience as the models are not perceived in a docile or passive manner. This is especially effective towards people under the impression that women are discriminated against, in doing so, placing a women at point of authority may appeal to this feminist idea. My contents page will be fairly conventional excluding the unique layout and will comprise of fashion choices, clothing releases, and lifestyle. However, I will stray from any political and social movements to prevent biased, keeping my target audience as large as possible as they’ll comprise of people with a whole variety of views all with preferred readings. Both issues will differ slightly allowing for a flexible house style and freedom for radical designs when it comes to making future issues, nevertheless aspects like the fonts and masthead will remain the same. I plan to use social media as my main point of advertising, by creating band partnerships with Instagram models and clothing lines to reach my target audience, as the people who follow these brands and models are interested in fashion which fits directly into my target psychographic.
Product 2
I am also required to create a website for my magazine, it is vital that I make sure that my website follows media language conventions. I need to make sure I have my original title/masthead and a menu bar allowing the viewers to navigate throughout the website with ease. On the menu bar which is to be located on the top right of my website, the viewers will be able to scroll through fashion drops, issue contents, a coming soon option and have the choice to Subscribe. This subscribe button is quite conventional when looking at different magazine websites as it keeps subscribers updated on new releases or to whatever might spark their interest. There will also be a link on the top of the website to bring viewers to the magazines Instagram and other social media's keeping it very interconnected, a social media presence is very vital as it allows people to comment, leave feedback or critique, which the demographic my magazine is targeted towards is notable for. On the home page there will a behind the scenes of the two released issues as well as news about fashion.
My aim primarily for the website I’m making, is that it will allow my viewers to receive consistent updates on fashion news and issue releases, which is something that other magazine struggle to do. Since the magazine is interconnected with social media this task will be much easier to achieve. For my website, I plan to make a link which will guide you to a video which will welcome viewers to our website, here an upcoming model will explain how its like working for mosaic and perhaps notify our viewers about exciting updates which are still yet to come. If this was a real magazine then all these pages and videos will be updated quite frequently due to audience’s demands and to reach the expectations of Bauer Media, but in this case I am required to only match the brief.
Similar to my magazines my goal is to make a very unique but aesthetically pleasing website, so I need to take into account the visual elements to really be able to seize the attention of my target audience. I plan to stick my two completed issues of the magazine in the front page, as well as some pieces of apparel which of course links back to the fashion aspect of my magazine which lets my target audience some insight on how the magazines are like.
If we examine traditional magazine websites the colour scheme is very simple, most commonly a white and black excluding the pictures, however due to my unconventional design for the magazine issues I plan to make, my aim is to make the website retain this similar theme of magazine with light tints to really capture the viewers’ attention. This combined with the array of pictures and layout may really appeal to my demographic.
How do you intend to link your media products to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the digitally convergent nature of your media production? (approx. 100 words)
One of the most vital thing a media product should have is a consistent brand image across all their products, and I need to demonstrate this in my two issues and my website as they both revolve around the same thing, fashion. The unique style I’m pursuing is something unlike other magazines and this alone sets the foundation for a brand image. One of the most obvious things I need to keep an eye on is the font and the title/logo for my magazine and websites along with a consistent house style.
One of the most vital parts of a brand image is the logo, because this is what the target audience will look at first to identify and recognise the brand. As for typeface I plan to use bahnschrift for both issues of my magazine due to its very clean and clear look.
To create a positive brand synergy, I intend to clearly link both products make this clear to my target audience. A way I can do this is by creating a video which includes one of my models referring back to the magazine.
Draft
How do you intend to use the four areas of the media
theoretical framework to communicate meaning and meet the requirements of your
chosen brief? (approx. 400 words)
Product 1
For the magazine I
plan to design, I aim to use forms of media language to help appeal to my
intended audience, which are classified demographically as individuals between
the ages 16-25 fitted into the AB class and above. To help my magazine appeal
to this demographic and to fulfil the demands of Bauer’s media, I’m required to
bring something unique and special to the table helping it stand out from all
other magazines. So to achieve this goal, I plan to approach my design with a
rather unorthodox fashion, in terms of layout and design. For both my
magazines, I will stick to one colour theme reinforcing that very sought after aesthetic
appeal, my first issue will be coloured with a somewhat darker colour which
will mark the end of summer in which it is set to release. The second issue
will be coloured pink which appeals with the whole autumn vibe preparing for
the start of autumn. In terms of layout my first issue will have the photograph
unusually positioned on the cover, setting it aside from traditional magazines,
however both issues will incorporate a unique font and colour theme. The front
cover image for first issue will be shot outside to reinforce the street style
theme I intend to go for, whereas issue 2’s front cover will be shot in a
studio helping it fit its autumn theme and also meeting the requirements of the
brief. Issue one will star a young black
male in the front cover making the magazine appear ethnically diverse appealing
to a larger demographic. My second magazine will star an oriental young
female which again appeals to this ethnic diverse demographic, but also reflects
diversity at a gender standpoint too. For both my magazine covers, I’ll ask the
models to keep eye contact with the camera which conveys a certain sense of
authority, when this authority originates from someone diverse ethnically or
gender-wise, it may spark a greater interest in my target audience as the
models are not perceived in a docile or passive manner. This is especially effective towards people
under the impression that women are discriminated against, in doing so, placing
a women at point of authority may appeal to this feminist idea. My contents
page will be fairly conventional excluding the unique layout and will comprise
of fashion choices, clothing releases, and lifestyle. However, I will stray from
any political and social movements to prevent biased, keeping my target
audience as large as possible as they’ll comprise of people with a whole
variety of views all with preferred readings. Both issues will differ slightly
allowing for a flexible house style and freedom for radical designs when it
comes to making future issues, nevertheless aspects like the fonts and masthead
will remain the same. I plan to use social media as my main point of
advertising, by creating band partnerships with Instagram models and clothing
lines to reach my target audience, as the people who follow these brands and
models are interested in fashion which fits directly into my target psychographic.
Product 2
I am also required
to create a website for my magazine, it is vital that I make sure that my
website follows media language conventions. I need to make sure I have my
original title/masthead and a menu bar allowing the viewers to navigate throughout
the website with ease. On the menu bar which is to be located on the top right
of my website, the viewers will be able to scroll through fashion drops, issue contents, a coming soon option and have the choice to Subscribe. This subscribe button is quite conventional
when looking at different magazine websites as it keeps subscribers updated on
new releases or to whatever might spark their interest. There will also be a link on the top of the
website to bring viewers to the magazines Instagram and other social media's keeping it very interconnected, a
social media presence is very vital as it allows people to comment, leave
feedback or critique, which the demographic my magazine is targeted towards is
notable for. On the home page there will a behind the scenes of the two released issues as well as news about fashion.
My aim primarily
for the website I’m making, is that it will allow my viewers to receive
consistent updates on fashion news and issue releases, which is something that
other magazine struggle to do. Since the magazine is interconnected with social
media this task will be much easier to achieve. For my website, I plan to make
a link which will guide you to a video which will welcome viewers to our
website, here an upcoming model will explain how its like working for mosaic and perhaps notify our viewers about exciting updates which are still
yet to come. If this was a real magazine then all these pages and videos will
be updated quite frequently due to audience’s demands and to reach the
expectations of Bauer Media, but in this case I am required to only match the
brief.
Similar to my
magazines my goal is to make a very unique but aesthetically pleasing website,
so I need to take into account the visual elements to really be able to seize
the attention of my target audience. I plan to stick my two completed issues of
the magazine in the front page, as well as some pieces of apparel which of
course links back to the fashion aspect of my magazine which lets my target
audience some insight on how the magazines are like.
If we examine
traditional magazine websites the colour scheme is very simple, most commonly a
white and black excluding the pictures, however due to my unconventional design
for the magazine issues I plan to make, my aim is to make the website retain
this similar theme of magazine with light tints to really capture the viewers’ attention.
This combined with the array of pictures and layout may really appeal to my
demographic.
How do you intend to link your media
products to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the digitally
convergent nature of your media production? (approx. 100 words)
One of the most vital thing a media product should
have is a consistent brand image across all their products, and I need to
demonstrate this in my two issues and my website as they both revolve around
the same thing, fashion. The unique style I’m pursuing is something unlike
other magazines and this alone sets the foundation for a brand image. One of
the most obvious things I need to keep an eye on is the font and the title/logo
for my magazine and websites along with a consistent house style.
One of the most vital parts of a brand image is the
logo, because this is what the target audience will look at first to identify
and recognise the brand. As for typeface I plan to use bahnschrift for both
issues of my magazine due to its very clean and clear look.
To create a positive brand synergy, I intend to
clearly link both products make this clear to my target audience. A way I can
do this is by creating a video which includes one of my models referring back
to the magazine.
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