Analyisation of a front cover music magazine

Dance Music

MixMag Magazine...

This magazine is constructed in a very colourful and interesting way, which is appealing to young people which is who mainly listens to this type of music so its successful in that aspect.

The image of the woman in the pool relates to the main story 'Ibiza' to attract people to go their on a holiday as it's promoting something which a lot of young people would be interseted in.

The font is also very colourful to attract the audience to actually pay attention to this magazine which yet again relates to what young people prefer

http://www.mixmag.net/




Looking at this magazine gives me ideas how to create my own as I like the idea of promoting music inspired holidays and giving away a free CD.
I also like the picture used as its 'fun' for people of this age group and helps sell the magazine to buyers.

http://www.youtube.com/user/mixmagtv?feature=results_main

Introduction to blog

This blog is to show the work I will doing throughout the year in media studies...

Here you will able to find information on the subjects I have learnt, and also the way in which I put the information into context.

Magazine Terminology

Magazine Terminology

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.

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

Copy: The main text

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

Lead: The introductory paragraph of an article. Usually written in bold on capitals.

 

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

House style: A magazine's distinctive design that distinguishes it from its competitors.

Puffs: Colourful boxes promoting features inside the magazine.

 

Masthead: Name of the magazine

Slogan: Motto

Drop capitals: Really big letter, which start off an article.

Caption: Description of an image

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

Headline: Main story in the magazine.

Sell lines: Text on the cover that helps to sell the magazine to the audience.