By taking my pictures outdoors, there are many risks involved. Below, i have listed as many as i can, along with the measures being taken to control this and any addition relevant information.
Hazard: Traffic/journey to venue
Control measures: be aware of all crossing points in advance, then look out for everybody in the group when crossing roads.
Hazard: fire/insurance
Control measures: fire protection and procedures in place and checked on pre visit. in the event of the building needing to be evacuated, all members of the group should be briefed on an emergancy action plan in event of a person/group of people becoming detatched form the main group.
Hazard: lost member/stranger danger
Control measures: always be aware of everybody around the group, and do not give any reason for a stranger to come into contact with the group.
Additional information: always have a contact number for everybody in the group and also an emergancy contact number for a next of kin for everybody in the group.
Hazard: slipping/tripping/falling
Control measures: previsit to determine tripping hazards, for examle rocks/change in ground levels.
Additional information: have a first aid kit handy incase of any accidents.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Uses and gratifications
Denis McQuail is an academic and a writer in the field of communication theories. In 1983 he classified four main, common reasons for media use: Information, Personal Identity, Integration and Social interaction, and Entertainment.
Information
This means finding out current events and information. So for example, in music magazines, the reader is given information about current music events, for example tour dates, and the latest information on bands. This information also satisfys the curiousity and interests that the reader has. Additionally, this information educates the readers on a topic the they are initially interested in. The readers will have the opportunity to learn about things such as the history of certain music genres, information about the bands and general knowledge about music.
Personal Identity
In music magazines, readers often find reinforcement for their personal values. For example, when reading a music magazine orientated around a particular music genre, readers can often find other views similar to their own which are meaningful to them. Additionally, within music magazines, readers can also find role models which they aspire to. These role models can also influence the behavior and ways of life of a person. Finally, many readers of music magazines feel that they can relate to the band and artists featured in the issues, as a result from interviews and personal quotations. This can make the reader feel valued and also have a sense of belonging.
Integration and Social Interaction
Readers of media can gain insight into the circumstances of others. This can then lead to them identifying with them and learn about different situations and hardships that bands and artists in the music works can go through.
As i said before, music magazine readers can also identify with the people they read about and therefore achieve a sense of belonging. They may feel that they have been through similar experiences and matters as the bands or artists they read about.
Information in music magazines and other media, provides a basis for conversations and social interactions. This is because many people can enjoy one genre of music, and therefore use this as a basis for conversation. In music magazines, there is often a thead for conversation about a range of topics. For example, about a certain band, or a tour.
Entertainment
Many people like to listen to or read the media to escape their own personal problems. For example, to read a magazine to take them somewhere else. Therefore, a person who reads music magazines may read a magazine containing articles and stories about recent performances and upcoming tours, to take them somewhere else and to relax from everyday stresses.
Information
This means finding out current events and information. So for example, in music magazines, the reader is given information about current music events, for example tour dates, and the latest information on bands. This information also satisfys the curiousity and interests that the reader has. Additionally, this information educates the readers on a topic the they are initially interested in. The readers will have the opportunity to learn about things such as the history of certain music genres, information about the bands and general knowledge about music.
Personal Identity
In music magazines, readers often find reinforcement for their personal values. For example, when reading a music magazine orientated around a particular music genre, readers can often find other views similar to their own which are meaningful to them. Additionally, within music magazines, readers can also find role models which they aspire to. These role models can also influence the behavior and ways of life of a person. Finally, many readers of music magazines feel that they can relate to the band and artists featured in the issues, as a result from interviews and personal quotations. This can make the reader feel valued and also have a sense of belonging.
Integration and Social Interaction
Readers of media can gain insight into the circumstances of others. This can then lead to them identifying with them and learn about different situations and hardships that bands and artists in the music works can go through.
As i said before, music magazine readers can also identify with the people they read about and therefore achieve a sense of belonging. They may feel that they have been through similar experiences and matters as the bands or artists they read about.
Information in music magazines and other media, provides a basis for conversations and social interactions. This is because many people can enjoy one genre of music, and therefore use this as a basis for conversation. In music magazines, there is often a thead for conversation about a range of topics. For example, about a certain band, or a tour.
Entertainment
Many people like to listen to or read the media to escape their own personal problems. For example, to read a magazine to take them somewhere else. Therefore, a person who reads music magazines may read a magazine containing articles and stories about recent performances and upcoming tours, to take them somewhere else and to relax from everyday stresses.
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Textual analysis and deconstruction of an existing music magazine 2
The colours that really stand out on this magazine cover are red, white, and grey. This is because the title logo is white text with a red background and the main headline, 'Liam's beady eye kick off' is in red and white text. The main focus picture of this front cover is the close up head shot of Liam Gallagher, this can emphasize that the issue is mainly focused on Liam. The cover has tag lines which gives the reader an indication of the contents of the magazine. For example, there is a large tag line with the band name, 'Noah and the whale, your new favourite band'. Tag lines make the magazine more attractive to buy, as a potential reader and fan sees the band name, they are more inclined to buy the magazine.
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Summary post of what conventions i have learnt so far and what i may include in my final piece.
So far, i have learnt that most music magazine titles are related to music. For example, 'Kerrang!' could be an onomatopoeic word for the sound that a guitar makes. All front covers of music magazine feature a band or artist as the main focus picture. This is to entice the potential readers into buying the magazine. Usually, this picture is a close-up or a medium close up. Next, there are a lot of bold colours and fonts that are used, and usually in a colour scheme of three.
I my final piece, i wish to use a main focus picture on my front cover, with the magazine title above it. After i have done this, i am going to use headlines and tag lines about different stories. Finally, to complete the magazine cover, i will put on some incentives for the readers. For example, free music downloads.
I my final piece, i wish to use a main focus picture on my front cover, with the magazine title above it. After i have done this, i am going to use headlines and tag lines about different stories. Finally, to complete the magazine cover, i will put on some incentives for the readers. For example, free music downloads.
Textual analysis and deconstruction of an existing magazine cover.
This magazine cover is very typical of an NME one. This is because, firstly, it has its title in the usual place with the usual font and colour. Although the image on the front does not have a specific band or artist, it was a variety of artists as this issue of NME was dedicated to 'the greatest 100 albums ever'. According to this magazine cover, the issue offered incentives to its audience; a HMV discount card, and the chance to win tickets to the NME awards tour. The headline, '100 greatest British albums ever', is in a large font so that it can be read from a distance away and attracts attention of potential readers. Another thing which attracts the reader's attention is the bold colours used on the magazine cover. The background is a union jack which consists of the bold colours, red, navy blue and white, and on top of this the text is written in light blue and magenta. Below the headline, there is a list of bands and artists who could potentially appear in the 100 albums countdown. When the reader or sees this on the cover, they are more inclined to buy the issue if they find these bands/artists appealing.
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Research Methods
There are four main types of research methods that are used when creating a new music magazine. These are, primary, secondary, quantitive, and qualitive.
Primary
Primary research includes methods such as questionnaires, interviews, polls, survays, focus groups, email, text. phonecalls, social networking, and letters. This is research that finds out information first hand.
Secondary
Secondary research includes, internet, media theory books, industry and individuals websites, magazines, newspapers, and textual analysis. This type of research is where the information is found from other sources.
Quantitive
Quantitive research aims to look for patterns and trends in the results of methods, such as, questionnaires and survays.
Qualitive
Qualitive research aims to find out peoples opinions on subject matters. For example, in newpaper articles and focus groups.
When i do my research before creating my magazine, i am going to use questionnaires, magazines and interviews to find out the information i need. I could have used sources such as text books, but these would not give me the detailed information i am looking for.
Primary
Primary research includes methods such as questionnaires, interviews, polls, survays, focus groups, email, text. phonecalls, social networking, and letters. This is research that finds out information first hand.
Secondary
Secondary research includes, internet, media theory books, industry and individuals websites, magazines, newspapers, and textual analysis. This type of research is where the information is found from other sources.
Quantitive
Quantitive research aims to look for patterns and trends in the results of methods, such as, questionnaires and survays.
Qualitive
Qualitive research aims to find out peoples opinions on subject matters. For example, in newpaper articles and focus groups.
When i do my research before creating my magazine, i am going to use questionnaires, magazines and interviews to find out the information i need. I could have used sources such as text books, but these would not give me the detailed information i am looking for.
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Research on two music magazines currently on sale in Britain
NME and Kerrang are two music magazines on sale in Britan, which are both based on two different music genres. I have researched these magazines and found out the followng;
NME
Brief history; NME stands for the New Musical Express, and was first published in march 1952. In the 1960s the magazine became very popular due to frequently due to it regularly featuring groups such as The Rolling Stones and The Beatles on the front cover. During the 1970s, NME was the best selling music magazine in Britain. A major milestone in the history of NME, was when they offered a reader incentive to its audience. This was a cassette tape that was available for readers to buy at a discount price.
Typical content; The typical content of NME includes: music charts, music reviews, cocert dates, music news, upcoming bands/artists, albums and reviews, movies.
Typica reader; On average, around three times more men than women read NME magazine. The average age for NME readers is between the ages of 15-44.
Housestyle;The title on the front cover is always in a big font and has capital letters. This is to make it stand out and to help catch the readers eye. Also, the red colour of the title font is typical of every issue and is part of the magazines housestyle. Therefore, the magazine is very noticable to its regular readers.
How social groups are represented; I think this magazine is aimed at mainly males between the ages of 16-40. However, many women still read this magazine regularly. The reason i think this is because, the type of music that is featured, is mainly associated with females.
KERRANG
Brief history; Kerrang was first published on the 7th june, 1981 and it was edited by Geoff Barton. This issue of kerrang was only intended as a one off supplement which focused on the new wave of heavy rock music in the UK, in 'Sounds' newspaper. AC/DC was the band which was first ever featured on the cover of Kerrang.
Typical content; rock music chart, music reviews, cocert dates, music news, upcoming bands/artists, albums and reviews, movies.
Typical reader; Roughly, around three times as many men than women read Kerrang. Also, just over 14 times as many people aged between the ages of 15-44, read Kerrang than people aged 44+.
House style; All the titles in Kerrang are usually the same font and colour, mainly red, yellow or black. The title is always at the top of the front page and below it is a picture of a band.
How social groups are represented; Kerrang is mainly aimed at males who are interested in heavy rock culture and music. However, there are women interested in this that also read the magazine.
this information came from various websites including, Wikipedia, NME.com and Kerrang.com
NME
Brief history; NME stands for the New Musical Express, and was first published in march 1952. In the 1960s the magazine became very popular due to frequently due to it regularly featuring groups such as The Rolling Stones and The Beatles on the front cover. During the 1970s, NME was the best selling music magazine in Britain. A major milestone in the history of NME, was when they offered a reader incentive to its audience. This was a cassette tape that was available for readers to buy at a discount price.
Typical content; The typical content of NME includes: music charts, music reviews, cocert dates, music news, upcoming bands/artists, albums and reviews, movies.
Typica reader; On average, around three times more men than women read NME magazine. The average age for NME readers is between the ages of 15-44.
Housestyle;The title on the front cover is always in a big font and has capital letters. This is to make it stand out and to help catch the readers eye. Also, the red colour of the title font is typical of every issue and is part of the magazines housestyle. Therefore, the magazine is very noticable to its regular readers.
How social groups are represented; I think this magazine is aimed at mainly males between the ages of 16-40. However, many women still read this magazine regularly. The reason i think this is because, the type of music that is featured, is mainly associated with females.
KERRANG
Brief history; Kerrang was first published on the 7th june, 1981 and it was edited by Geoff Barton. This issue of kerrang was only intended as a one off supplement which focused on the new wave of heavy rock music in the UK, in 'Sounds' newspaper. AC/DC was the band which was first ever featured on the cover of Kerrang.
Typical content; rock music chart, music reviews, cocert dates, music news, upcoming bands/artists, albums and reviews, movies.
Typical reader; Roughly, around three times as many men than women read Kerrang. Also, just over 14 times as many people aged between the ages of 15-44, read Kerrang than people aged 44+.
House style; All the titles in Kerrang are usually the same font and colour, mainly red, yellow or black. The title is always at the top of the front page and below it is a picture of a band.
How social groups are represented; Kerrang is mainly aimed at males who are interested in heavy rock culture and music. However, there are women interested in this that also read the magazine.
this information came from various websites including, Wikipedia, NME.com and Kerrang.com
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