Double Page Spread Design

This is a design of what my double page spread will look like. My questionnaire results have influenced the double page spread, as I had to make a design that the target audience would like (such as big pictures), therefore I took this into account and used a big picture. Also, I found out using my questionnaire that readers don't tend to like to read lots of text. So I decided to split the text up, and make it more interesting for the reader, such as there will be a paragraph about the music artist, questions for the artist and also questions from the fans about what they want to find about him/her. Therefore even though there is still text, it is not all about the same thing, which should hopefully make it more interesting.

Contents Page Design

This is a sketch of what my contents page will look like. Like my front cover, this is very useful because it will take less time to design the contents page as I have done a plan. From looking at the plan, I can tell that I will use a big picture for the contents page. This is because when I evaluated my questionnaire results I found out that readers like to see big pictures in the magazines that they read. Therefore I took this into account. I have also created fairly big sub-headings with page numbers relating to the sub-heading below. This means that it is easier for the reader to navigate around.

Front Cover Design

This is a sketch of what my front cover will roughly look like. Therefore when i come to designing my front cover I will know where to place what, and the order things are (such pictures and text). This is very useful because I will not need to worry when it comes do designing it because I will already know the design I'm going for.

Photo-shoot Storyboard

I have needed to plan my photo-shoot, in order to get some ideas of what looks best and what I prefer, so when the time comes to actually take the photos I will be able to use this storyboard.
I will be taking more than six pictures, however I just drew six in order to get a rough idea of what background I like, what type of shot looks best and what props I should use (such as guitars, microphones e.t.c).
Shot 1, 2 and 3 are all shot at a music studio. I feel that a music studio would be a good place to take photos as my music magazine is all about new metal bands, so if they are in a studio then it looks as if they are just starting out as a new band.
Shot 4 is shot outside, possibly next to woods, in order to get a variety of pictures and see if it will look good or not.
Shot 5 and 6 are based on a stage. I also feel that this is a good place for my pictures to be taken because if the character/characters are on a stage then the picture may look a lot more appealing for the audience, and if the room is dark with the stage lights on then it will fit in with the type of music I am doing.

Risk Assessment - Music Studio

A risk assessment is required before photo-shooting, so the area is safe. This will minimalise the risk of injuries. In a music studio there are numerous amps and leads lying around, so these could cause to be a hazard. This is why a risk assessment is needed.

Inspirational Images

Inspirational Images

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Editorial Profile

Let me tell you all about To The Stage!

To The Stage! is a music magazine all about new metal bands, and its the magazine's job to help you recognise these young bands, getting them on the scene and recognise how talented they really can be. If you enjoy getting into new bands, seeing these people at local gigs and helping them along the way, then this magazine is the one for you. So what are you waiting for... Get To The Stage!

Questionnaire Results

Questionnaire Results

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Questionnaire - Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages
One of the advantages with a questionnaire is that it does not take long to make. Whats great is about this is that once it has been finished and dished out to the target audience, it allows me to be getting on with other work, therefore saving time. Another advantage is that most of the questions are mixed answer questions, so the reader can circle answers which i have put on there to make it easier for me to evaluate, and to avoid bias results. This makes producing graphs a lot easier, and again saves time.

Disadvantages
One of the problems with questionnaires are that if some of the target audience are grouped together, then they might all have the same answers as they will confer with each other. This means my results would not be reliable, which would mean I could not use them to help construct my music magazine.

My results will help me to influence my design choices because I can find out what the most popular answers are to my questions. This means I will be able to find out what people prefer, so when I include this in my magazine people will prefer it.

Questionnaire

What is your age?


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What gender are you?

• Male
• Female

What sort of music magazines do you buy currently?


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Do you listen to metal?

• Yes
• No

If so, are you interested in young, new metal bands or do you stick to the original, well known metal bands? (Such as Metallica)

• New metal bands
• Original metal bands

How much would you spend on a magazine?

• £1 - £1.99
• £2 - £2.99
• £3 - £3.99
• £4+

If you see a magazine with a lure (e.g. free posters), are you more likely to buy it?

• Yes
• No

Do you prefer a bright colour scheme or a dark colour scheme?

• Bright
• Dark

In a magazine, do you prefer there to be lots of pictures or more text?

• More pictures
• More text

Do you think the main picture on the front cover of my magazine should be a male artist or a female artist?

• Male
• Female

Does the exclamation mark in the masthead 'To The Stage!' attract you to read the magazine, as it is loud and stands out?

• Yes, it does
• It doesn't make a difference

Do you think that I should include a logo for my magazine, so it stands out from other music magazines?

• Yes
• No

If an interview with a well-known band were included in the magazine, would you be more likely to read it to maybe find out more about them?

• Yes
• No

When you pick up a music magazine, what makes you want to read it, what draws you in?

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