Contents Page Draft 2

Pictured left is my second draft of my contents page. To improve this I need to add a photo in the bottom left corner, as well as change the page furniture. I also need to add a free subscription section.

Contents Page Draft 1

Pictured left is my first draft of my contents page. To improve I could add a photo in the bottom left corner, add some page furniture, and maybe have a play around with some of the fonts on the page.

Front Cover Draft 5

Pictured left is the fifth draft of my front cover. I have moved the price and the ISBN number away from the edge of the page, and now I feel the page is complete. I am really happy with the design of the page, and feel it reflects my research and target audience well. In order to make this my final draft, i need to change some of the fonts used and add a date and issue number to the front page.

Front Cover Draft 4

Pictured right is my fourth draft of my contents page. I am really happy with this design overall. I like the changes I have made to the text of the masthead, and making my banner slightly thinner. I have made my social media section larger and more prominent, and also made my other features section sit inside a box, which follows convention. There is a slight improvement to make, however, the price and the ISBN number are too close to the edge of the page, so I need to move them.

Front Cover Draft 3

Pictured left is the third draft of my front cover. I have created more synergy by using the same pink throughout the cover again. I have changed the text for the 'Also Inside' section, and moved by cross-media convergence section to a more appropriate place. To improve, I need to look at a more interesting shape for my puff, and look to see if i can make my banner more interesting.

Front Cover Draft 2

Pictured left is the second draft of my front cover. The most obvious change between this and the the first draft is the change of image. I decided to change the image as I feel that this is a more appropriate image. I have also made the masthead sit behind the subjects head, and created synergy by using the pink of her lipstick in the banner across the top. To improve this I need to add the Facebook logo to my cross-media convergence section, and look at the positioning of this section and also the 'Also Inside' section.

Front Cover Draft 1

This is the first draft of my front cover. I like the text wrapping by the lower arm and that the colour of the text contrasts the colour of the dress. To improve I need to make the masthead larger and move my text block on the right a little further away from the edge of the page.

Research - Institutions 2

Institutions Research from robbiehall3112

Planning: Photo Shoot Plan for Contents Page

Planning: Photo Shoot Plan for Front Cover and DPS

Planning: DPS Photo

For my DPS I will use the same model that I will use for my front cover. She will have the same makeup, hair, and costume as she will on the front cover. I would like to change the shot type however. I could experiment between low angled medium close up shots, and flat medium long shots. The second type of shot would challenge conventions for my genre, but as mentioned in my Front Cover post, I believe this challenge of convention would suit the star image well. I would like to follow convention in this shot however, by having my model look directly into camera. I would also like my model to be playing the violin in this image, as this clearly links to my front cover image.

Planning: Hand Drawn Drafts of DPS, Front Cover, and Contents Page

Pictured above are my hand drawn drafts for my DPS (left), Front Cover (Top Right), and Contents Page (Bottom Right).

Planning: Contents Photos

For the main article section of the contents page I will use the same model as I used for the front cover. Their hair, costume, and makeup will be the same as on the front cover, however I will use a medium close up shot for this section as I feel this shot would be most appropriate for a contents page.

I will also use a close up image a printed orchestral score for a link to a cover story. I feel this shot would be better taken on a side angle so more of the music can be seen.

I will have a photo of a female model playing a cornet to give me an extra contents story. I would use a close up side shot for this as I feel this would be most effective when my model is playing the cornet. I will aim to have blurred lighting in the background as I feel this effect will work well on my contents page. My model will have minimal make up and straight hair.

I may also use a shot of a conductor, again to give me an extra contents story. This would be a medium shot, taken in a studio. My model will wear black shirt, black tie, and black trousers. I feel this move away from traditional concert dress is a good idea as it gives the whole magazine a more modern feel. Their hair and makeup would be simplistic. I will have my model posing with a baton and standing in a strong and dominating pose, to really project the image that they are the conductor who is in charge of a whole orchestra.

Planing: Front Cover Photo

For my image I want to have my subject shot on location. The location I have in mind is my local forest, in front of the lake there. However, this may not be possible as the lake is notoriously difficult to find and the time of year means I have a short window of opportunity to take my photo before it becomes too dark. For this reason, I am also considering using the forest as a background for this image. Both of these images would break convention of my genre, as they would be shot on location and not in the studio. I would like my model to be looking into camera, whilst playing the violin, as looking into camera follows conventions.

Upon reflection from an earlier post, I believe a more appropriate shot type would be a medium close up. This shot would follow conventions, while still giving me enough white space to play with when adding the rest of the features to my magazine.

Again, upon reflecting on an earlier post, I have come to a more appropriate decision about my subjects make up. I believe that following convention and keeping the makeup minimalist and natural would create a fantastic image. I also believe that this kind of image would appeal to my Target Audience more effectively as it signifies that they don't have to change their appearance in order to gain recognition and fame.

I have come to a decision regarding my subjects hair. I have decided that the hair should be curled, which breaks convention for my genre. I have decided this because I believe that it fits the star image I am trying to create as a teenage girl wouldn't care much for stereotypical hair styles, and would want to be herself in front of camera.

I have been thinking about my subjects costume. I believe a black dress would be most appropriate for this genre as it follows conventions, and is stereotypical of the classical music genre, however I am also going to challenge genre conventions by asking my model to wear black high heels. Again, I feel that my star image is represented very well by this challenge of convention as a teenager would want to put her own stamp on the genre.

Planning: DPS Article Draft 3

When meeting the world’s youngest virtuoso since Mozart himself, you’d be forgiven for any pre-conceived assumptions of arrogance and self-importance; a trait often found in classical musicians, but Emily Trott possesses none of these. Instead, her most obvious personality trait is her refreshing humility.  

Upon meeting her, the first thing that strikes you is her dedication to her work, swiftly followed by her personal sense of disbelief at her success. “It’s all I can ever remember wanting to do”, she told me, “ever since I could walk I’ve been playing the violin”. That certainly is true. Emily showed me a home video, from when she was aged just 3, and sure enough she was playing the violin.

Her family tried to get her to engage with other objects around the room; soft toys, dolls, and her ‘My First Kitchen Set’, all of which would have provided hours and hours of entertainment for any normal three year old. And yet, the only item in the room she paid any interest in was the violin her mother owned. “I just remember being so in awe of this violin, perched on the mantel piece”, she told me, “I just wanted to make noises with it”.  Emily recalls the first time her mother allowed her to hold it, remarking that the sound it created was nothing short of dreadful, but nonetheless being totally transfixed. She remembers asking her mother to teach her, and the scepticism her father had about teaching a three year old the violin. “I think he was just worried about constant screeching of a beginner violinist”, she remarked.

Despite concern from her father, her mother began to teach her, and she hasn’t looked back since. I questioned her as to if she had ever contemplated changing her dreams, being focused on something from such a young age takes true dedication, and at times can be mentally exhausting. She replied simply, “No”.

I asked her what was her greatest achievement to date, excluding the personal invitation from Andre Reiu himself. She took a moment to consider. “I suppose being the youngest violinist to pass Grade 8 with over 140 marks is something”, she joked. That is quite the achievement, but she almost seemed embarrassed to say it. “I don’t see myself as anything special”, she said when I asked her if she was sure, “I’m just an ordinary teenage girl doing something that I love”; a statement with which I must strongly disagree. No ordinary teenage girl could balance a world tour, GCSE’s, and all the drama of being a teenager in modern society. The stress some teenagers are placed under at the best of times is unbearable, let alone with the added stress of performing in front of thousands of people every night in twenty countries across the globe.

The Reiu world tour has undoubtedly been her biggest challenge to date, but one she has immensely enjoyed. “Everyone has been amazing with me”, she remarked. “I was really nervous when I first met them all in London, but they all put me at ease really quickly. They’re all lovely.” She commented about the importance of adjusting quickly in to an already established group, and the daunting prospect of performing in front of thousands of people. “I was nervous enough at the closed rehearsal in London, but performing on opening night in Melbourne was something else. Andre [Reiu] really helped me calm my nerves before we started, and he really calmed me on stage. He’s got such a presence on stage”.  This is true, having seen Reiu on stage myself I can personally vouch that from the moment he walks on stage, he commands it. The audience is fixated from start to finish, not just by the music, but by the man in charge of it all.

I was lucky enough to be invited to watch Emily perform with Reiu at the concert in Manchester. For all of the stage presence Reiu possesses, Trott never looked or felt out of place. The emotion and feeling she put into her performance was truly breath taking. For a sixteen year old to perform so skilfully, so emotionally, in a room with 21,000 people watching nothing but her is the truest testament of her ability. Of all the pieces she performed, the one that struck me the most was ‘Amazing Grace’.  The song has so much emotion, and means so much to so many across the world, and Trott managed to portray all of this from the very first note. To tell you I managed to hold back a tear would be a blatant lie.

I asked Emily if she had any messages to any girls looking at starting to learn a classical instrument. “I think it is vital that we encourage more girls to take up classical instruments. It’s still a very male dominated art form, and we need to change that. In this modern time we shouldn’t have as greater gender bias as we do, but we can change that. It is without doubt, the best decision you will ever make.  The road may be long and difficult, but it can take you anywhere. The opportunities this instrument has presented me have been incredible, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I never really imagined I'd get this far. If it got me to where I am today, who knows where it could take you”. Her parting sentiment really struck a chord with me. She’s right. In 2016 there should be more equality, and not just in the classical music art form. I believe there was a deeper message hidden behind her words; don’t let men put you off. Follow your dreams. She certainly did.  

Pull Quotes:

"I just remember being so in awe of this violin."

“I’m just an ordinary teenage girl doing something that I love.”

Stand First:

When meeting the world’s youngest virtuoso since Mozart himself, you’d be forgiven for any pre-conceived assumptions of arrogance and self-importance; a trait often found in classical musicians, but Emily Trott possesses none of these. Instead, her most obvious personality trait is her refreshing humility.  

Planning: DPS Draft 2

When meeting the world’s youngest virtuoso since Mozart himself, you’d be forgiven for any pre-conceived assumptions of arrogance and self-importance; a trait often found in classical musicians, but Emily Trott possesses none of these. Instead, her most obvious personality trait is her refreshing humility.  

When meeting her, the first thing that strikes you is her dedication to her work, swiftly followed by her personal sense of disbelief at her success. “It’s all I can ever remember wanting to do”, she told me, “ever since I could walk I’ve been playing the violin”. That certainly is true. Emily showed me a home video, from when she was aged just 3, and sure enough she was playing the violin.

Her family tried to get her to engage with other objects around the room; soft toys, dolls, and her ‘My First Kitchen Set’, all of which would have provided hours and hours of entertainment for any normal three year old. And yet, the only item in the room she paid any interest in was the violin her mother owned. “I just remember being so in awe of this violin, perched on the mantel piece”, she told me, “I just wanted to make noises with it”.  Emily recalls the first time her mother allowed her to hold it, remarking that the sound it created was nothing short of dreadful, but nonetheless being totally transfixed. She remembers asking her mother to teach her, and the scepticism her father had about teaching a three year old the violin. “I think he was just worried about constant screeching of a beginner violinist”, she remarked.

Despite concern from her father, her mother began to teach her, and she hasn’t looked back since. I questioned her as to if she had ever contemplated changing her dreams, being focused on something from such a young age takes true dedication, and at times can be mentally exhausting. She replied simply, “No”.

I asked her what was her greatest achievement to date, excluding the personal invitation from Andre Reiu himself. She took a moment to consider. “I suppose being the youngest violinist to pass Grade 8 with over 140 marks is something”, she joked. That is quite the achievement, but she almost seemed embarrassed to say it. “I don’t see myself as anything special”, she said when I asked her if she was sure, “I’m just an ordinary teenage girl doing something that I love”; a statement with which I must strongly disagree. No ordinary teenage girl could balance a world tour, GCSE’s, and all the drama of being a teenager in modern society. The stress some teenagers are placed under at the best of times is unbearable, let alone with the added stress of performing in front of thousands of people every night in twenty countries across the globe.

The Reiu world tour has undoubtedly been her biggest challenge to date, but one she has immensely enjoyed. “Everyone has been amazing with me”, she remarked. “I was really nervous when I first met them all in London, but they all put me at ease really quickly. They’re all lovely.” She commented about the importance of adjusting quickly in to an already established group, and the daunting prospect of performing in front of thousands of people. “I was nervous enough at the closed rehearsal in London, but performing on opening night in Melbourne was something else. Andre [Reiu] really helped me calm my nerves before we started, and he really calmed me on stage. He’s got such a presence on stage”.  This is true, having seen Reiu on stage myself I can personally vouch that from the moment he walks on stage, he commands it. The audience is fixated from start to finish, not just by the music, but by the man in charge of it all.

I was lucky enough to be invited to watch Emily perform with Reiu at the concert in Manchester. For all of the stage presence Reiu possesses, Trott never looked or felt out of place. The emotion and feeling she put into her performance was truly breath taking. For a sixteen year old to perform so skilfully, so emotionally, in a room with 21,000 people watching nothing but her is the truest testament of her ability. Of all the pieces she performed, the one that struck me the most was ‘Amazing Grace’.  The song has so much emotion, and means so much to so many across the world, and Trott managed to portray all of this from the very first note. To tell you I managed to hold back a tear would be a blatant lie.

I asked Emily if she had any messages to any girls looking at starting to learn a classical instrument. “I think it is vital that we encourage more girls to take up classical instruments. It’s still a very male dominated art form, and we need to change that. In this modern time we shouldn’t have as greater gender bias as we do, but we can change that. It is without doubt, the best decision you will ever make.  The road may be long and difficult, but it can take you anywhere. The opportunities this instrument has presented me have been incredible, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I never really imagined I'd get this far. If it got me to where I am today, who knows where it could take you”. Her parting sentiment really struck a chord with me. She’s right. In 2016 there should be more equality, and not just in the classical music art form. I believe there was a deeper message hidden behind her words; don’t let men put you off. Follow your dreams. She certainly did.  

Pull Quotes:

"I never really imagined I'd get this far."

“I’m just an ordinary teenage girl doing something that I love.”

Stand First:

When meeting the world’s youngest virtuoso since Mozart himself, you’d be forgiven for any pre-conceived assumptions of arrogance and self-importance; a trait often found in classical musicians, but Emily Trott possesses none of these. Instead, her most obvious personality trait is her refreshing humility.  

Planning: DPS Draft 1

“I never really imagined I’d ever make it this far”. When meeting the world’s youngest virtuoso since Mozart himself, you’d be forgiven for any pre-conceived assumptions of arrogance and self-importance; a trait often found in classical musicians, but Emily Trott possesses none of these. Instead, her most obvious personality trait is her refreshing humility.  When meeting her, the first thing that strikes you is her dedication to her work, swiftly followed by her personal sense of disbelief at her success. “It’s all I can ever remember wanting to do”, she told me, “ever since I could walk I’ve been playing the violin”. That certainly is true. Emily showed me a home video, from when she was aged just 3, and sure enough she was playing the violin. Her family tried to get her to engage with other objects around the room; soft toys, dolls, and her ‘My First Kitchen Set’, all of which would have provided hours and hours of entertainment for any normal three year old. And yet, the only item in the room she paid any interest in was the violin her mother owned. “I just remember being so in awe of this violin, perched on the mantel piece”, she told me, “I just wanted to make noises with it”.  Emily recalls the first time her mother allowed her to hold it, remarking that the sound it created was nothing short of dreadful, but nonetheless being totally transfixed. She remembers asking her mother to teach her, and the scepticism her father had about teaching a three year old the violin. “I think he was just worried about constant screeching of a beginner violinist”, she remarked.  Despite concern from her father, her mother began to teach her, and she hasn’t looked back since. I questioned her as to if she had ever contemplated changing her dreams, being focused on something from such a young age takes true dedication, and at times can be mentally exhausting. She replied simply, “No”.

I asked her what was her greatest achievement to date, excluding the personal invitation from Andre Reiu himself. She took a moment to consider. “I suppose being the youngest violinist to pass Grade 8 with over 140 marks is something”, she joked. That is quite the achievement, but she almost seemed embarrassed to say it. “I don’t see myself as anything special”, she said when I asked her if she was sure, “I’m just an ordinary teenage girl doing something that I love”; a statement with which I must strongly disagree. No ordinary teenage girl could balance a world tour, GCSE’s, and all the drama of being a teenager in modern society. The stress some teenagers are placed under at the best of times is unbearable, let alone with the added stress of performing in front of thousands of people every night in twenty countries across the globe.

The Reiu world tour has undoubtedly been her biggest challenge to date, but one she has immensely enjoyed. “Everyone has been amazing with me”, she remarked. “I was really nervous when I first met them all in London, but they all put me at ease really quickly. They’re all lovely.” She commented about the importance of adjusting quickly in to an already established group, and the daunting prospect of performing in front of thousands of people. “I was nervous enough at the closed rehearsal in London, but performing on opening night in Melbourne was something else. Andre [Reiu] really helped me calm my nerves before we started, and he really calmed me on stage. He’s got such a presence on stage”.  This is true, having seen Reiu on stage myself I can personally vouch that from the moment he walks on stage, he commands it. The audience is fixated from start to finish, not just by the music, but by the man in charge of it all.

I was lucky enough to be invited to watch Emily perform with Reiu at the concert in Manchester. For all of the stage presence Reiu possesses, Trott never looked or felt out of place. The emotion and feeling she put into her performance was truly breath taking. For a sixteen year old to perform so skilfully, so emotionally, in a room with 21,000 people watching nothing but her is the truest testament of her ability. Of all the pieces she performed, the one that struck me the most was ‘Amazing Grace’.  The song has so much emotion, and means so much to so many across the world, and Trott managed to portray all of this from the very first note. To tell you I managed to hold back a tear would be a blatant lie.

I asked Emily if she had any messages to any girls looking at starting to learn a classical instrument. “I think it is vital that we encourage more girls to take up classical instruments. It’s still a very male dominated art form, and we need to change that. In this modern time we shouldn’t have as greater gender bias as we do, but we can change that. It is without doubt, the best decision you will ever make.  The road may be long and difficult, but it can take you anywhere. The opportunities this instrument has presented me have been incredible, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. If it got me to where I am today, who knows where it could take you”. Her parting sentiment really struck a chord with me. She’s right. In 2016 there should be more equality, and not just in the classical music art form. I believe there was a deeper message hidden behind her words; don’t let men put you off. Follow your dreams. She certainly did.  

Analysis - TA2

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 1 in my target audience research. The research has told me that 100% of my target audience value a clearly visible masthead, so I will ensure I have this on my magazine.

 Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 2 in my target audience research. This tells me that while the majority of my target audience do not look for free downloads/competitions on the cover, 16% of them do. This indicates to me that I could add a free download/competition to the front cover if I wanted, but it is not compulsory in order to appeal to my target audience.

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 3 of my target audience research. This tells me that 33% of my target audience are willing to pay £2 for a magazine, whereas 25% are willing to pay £5. This indicates to me that I should have a price around £2 in order to appeal to more of my target audience. However, I could have a price of £3 and still appeal to 66% of my target audience.

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question  4 of my target audience research. This tells me that 75% of my target audience value a recognisable colour scheme throughout the front cover and the rest of the magazine. Therefore I will use a colour scheme throughout the magazine.

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 5 of my target audience research. This tells me that almost half of my target audience value a downloadable copy of the magazine. This indicates that I should incorporate this to appeal to some of my target audience.

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 6 in my target audience research. It indicates to me that there is almost a 50/50 split on whether social media access to my magazine is important. For this reason I could add cross-media convergence to my magazine, however it is not essential to appeal to my target audience.

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 7 of my target audience research. It indicates to me that a large majority of my target audience do not value the buzzword 'Exclusive' on a front cover, therefore I will not include it.

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 8 in my target audience research. It shows me that a majority of my target audience do not value an instrument on my front cover, however I feel it important that there is one. Therefore, I need to carefully consider this before I take my photos.

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 9 in my target audience research. It shows me that an overwhelming majority of my target audience value the inclusion of other features on front covers. Therefore, this is something I will include in my magazine. 

Pictured left is a graphed analysis of question 10 in my target audience research. It is overwhelmingly clear that my target audience would like me to break convention and feature a location shot on my cover. I will, therefore, break convention and comply with my research.