Assignment 6
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Assignment 6
Research of double page spreads
Stage OneResearch of magazines
Wired
What kind of things are inside the magazine?
• Movie posters
• Car posters
• Information on the latest pc tablets
• Designer items
• Information/pictures on new technology
• Images of other magazines
Who is the audience/target audience?
Technology nerds because of the..
• Lengthy paragraphs about the latest technology
• Futuristic fonts and background
• The adverts are mainly smart phone and tablet related
• smartly dressed professionals on cover
Niche or Mass?
Niche audience because..
• Technology nerds are a small, specific group
• Mass audience wouldn’t be interested
How is the magazine organised/structured?
• Posters of cars and jewellery
• Articles on technology focused topics
• Retailer adverts
• Articles on international brands
Where could your double-page spread, which is an article features
your documentary, fit in?
My double-page spread could be included in the technology focused topics section.
This is because my documentary topic is about celebrity and audience participation.
What are most of the pages about in the magazine?
• Technology
• Adverts
• Articles
How could your documentary fit into this?
• My documentary would be in the technology section as it is in relation to celebrity and audience participation.
By looking at the adverts, what do they advertise?
• Latest gadgets
• Cars
• Jewellery
How does this connect to target audience?
The target audience are very technology aware and can adapt to using the latest technical inventions.
Where is the magazine available?
• Bookshops
• Online
Stage TwoResearch into double-page
spreads
Subheading and text underneath –well organised information
Dark colours to emphasise Victorian era
Photo manipulation of frame and tablet
Interesting accompanying images
Font is in the style of a science investigation report – title then findings
Eye catching layout as images are in the centre
Eye catching birds eye view of a new home design – very effective
Text is underneathand quite minimal so the main focus can be on the images
Interesting modern images of 3D technical elements to capture reader’s attention
Traditional side marginalised article
Good colour coordination –the dark colours compliment each other and connote seriousness
Picture of an expert on the second page
Sophisticated style of writing