The document provides information on conventions used in music magazines, including a 3-color color scheme, same font, main image in front of masthead, and one main selling line in larger text. It also discusses stereotypical views of the genres of music preferred by different audiences based on age, gender, and social class. Finally, it outlines conventions for how different genres of music such as rock, pop, and classical are visually portrayed in magazines through photoshoots and layouts.
The document provides information on conventions used in music magazines, including a 3-color color scheme, same font, main image in front of masthead, and one main selling line in larger text. It also discusses stereotypical views of the genres of music preferred by different audiences based on age, gender, and social class. Finally, it outlines conventions for how different genres of music such as rock, pop, and classical are visually portrayed in magazines through photoshoots and layouts.
The document provides information on conventions used in music magazines, including a 3-color color scheme, same font, main image in front of masthead, and one main selling line in larger text. It also discusses stereotypical views of the genres of music preferred by different audiences based on age, gender, and social class. Finally, it outlines conventions for how different genres of music such as rock, pop, and classical are visually portrayed in magazines through photoshoots and layouts.
Same font Main image in front of masthead One main selling line in a larger text Camera shots ranging from low mid shots to close ups
AudiencesAge Gender Class Social groups
Stereotypical viewsBoys-Rap, rock, R and B,
Girls- Classical, pop, acoustic Upper class- Classical, jazz Middle class- Funk, pop, chart music, and dance Lower class- R and B, rap, hip hop.
GenresR and B Funk Classical Rock Pop Hip hop Jazz Country Dance
Rock & RapBold&dark colours
Mid shots-direct address Pop, dance and funkBright colours Mid shot&long midshots CountryNature based (location) Close up or long shots ClassicalSophisticated and smart layout/colour scheme Midshots or close up. ProcessPhotoshop- Edit photos & background InDesign- Text and presentation