How does your media product represent particular social group?

Who would be the audience for your media product?

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

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

Construction Schedule

Week 1: (2/1/2015) Written and Electronic Drafts completed

Week 2: (7/1/2015) Photo shoot for front cover

Week3: (16/1/2015) Photo shoot for contents page and feature article

Week 4 & 5:  (19/1/2015) Image Manipulation
(22-30/1/2015) Construct Front Page

Week 6 & 7:  (2-13/2/2015) Construct Contents Page

Week 8 & 9: (16-27/2/2015) Construct and write feature

Week 10: (2/03/2015) Final alterations to finished products.

Original Ideas

For my magazine, Black Ice, the music genre that I aim to focus on is Rock. My title is named after an album by AC/DC, a world renowned band and a household name in rock, therefore it appeals to my target audience – the majority of whom listen to rock music and read similar magazines such as Kerrang, Mojo and Classic Rock.

Though my demographic is unisex, I think that the majority of readers will be adult males – mostly around the age range of 18-25. My demographic falls into both the ABC1 and C2DE categories, as the style of music is appreciated by people belonging to all classes; however the majority of readers will be teenagers/young adults who read similarly-themed magazines.

The price for my magazine would be £2.50, as I believe that this is affordable for all demographics, and since my magazine is monthly it would be affordable to consumers, as it would not be a regular cost for them.

I have chosen this particular type of magazine because the Rock magazine market is thriving, with many famous brands such as Mojo, Kerrang, Classic Rock and Rolling Stone leading the way. It is also a mass market, with millions of potential readers throughout the UK. 

Moodboards

I have chosen some of these brands for my advertising moodboard because I believe that these are the type of products that my readers will be familiar with and use regularly. My main demographic is males aged 18-25 so many of them will be familiar with the brands I have outlined here. I chose Nike, River Island and H&M to advertise their clothing range because they are highly popular and well-recognised brands among my demographic. I have included many fast food brands such as KFC, McDonalds and Burger King because of their popularity, and the fact that young people tend to eat more fast food than those in the 40+ age range. Apple and Android are also included - they are both tech firms with regular new products  being released, meaning they would want to advertise more in order to increase sales. I have also included bands in there, who may want to advertise themselves or advertise a concert/tour. There is a BMX and two skateboards, which may be how my target audience (particularly the younger end) get around or choose to have fun, therefore they may want to advertise their product in my magazine.