1. In what ways does your media products use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

2. Front Cover When I analysed previous pop magazines, I noticed they used a masthead to allow the reader to indentify with the magazine. Therefore I have followed this convention. I used a large font on the masthead as I have noticed many magazines use a bold, big font in order to attract the readers. I have used a yellow flasher as I have noticed magazines such as ‘Top of the Pops’ use this convention. I used a yellow as it is a bright, vibrant colour which stands out from afar. The main cover line I have used relates to the main image, which shows the reader who the main article is about. It is also the largest font on the page which is a typical convention that I’ve followed. The colour scheme I have used consists of bright blue, orange, yellow and pink. I have used these colours because from my audience research colours, I found that they were more attracted to a cover with brighter colours. These colours also relate to the July edition of the magazine and connote summer and fun. The main image is of the main artist. She is a young female, who is dressed in stylish and fashionable clothes and is wearing make-up. This is so that my target audience of teenagers, can relate to her. She is also smiling and has direct eye-contact which entices the reader and connotes a friendly vibe. The footer along the bottom have images of artists which feature in the magazine. I positioned the barcode and the price/issue date along the bottom right corner, which is conventional. The main image is a medium close up which follows the conventions of a magazine. The coverlines are in capitals and have small sub lines underneath explaining them. The coverlines follow the conventional rule of third layout. Also, it frames the main image.

3. The word ‘contents’ is positioned on the top of the page, which is conventional. Information on subscription, which can lure the readers and entice them to keep buying the magazine regularly. The colours used are blue, orange, pink and yellow. This maintains a consistent colour scheme, making it look professional. Largest font size at size 22. Arranged in the rule of thirds to make the page look professional. Images are separated whilst still following the conventional rule of thirds layout/ The sub-headings have a bold background, and is in capitals to stand out on the page. Big, bold page numbers to make the page look organised. Enticing caption on the main image to lure the readers in. Page numbers next to the sub-lines which give more detail about the coverline and article. Colloquial, friendly editorial makes readers feel personal with the magazine.

4. Drop capital at the start of the interview follows conventions. Main image takes up an entire page. Has the masthead on the page which I have noticed many magazines tend to have. Pull quote used as a title. It draws the readers in, as they want to find out more of the interview. Bright pink colour scheme is consistent throughout the double page spread. Pink is associated with females which is the gender of my target audience. Stand first is catchy which entices the readers in. Bold page number which is a reference from the contents page to the article. Flasher used to attract the audience. The questions in the interview are pink which makes it bold and appeals to the readers. Picture credits and words are used which is a typical convention. Set up in the rule of third format, giving the spread a professional look.