Evaluation 1

My magazine doesn't change the form and convention of music magazines. It follows the genre and its themes respectively. I tried to replicate the tone and style of 'Kerrangs' most popular covers and issues. I have used many conventions of popular music magazines to influence my cover. The Panacea cover is very simple yet intriguing. Making my cover so enigmatic would attract the audience to look inside and read the contents. I have also used "World Exclusive" as my cover line, and this is done to enhance the feeling in which the reader experiences while reading the magazine. Making it "Exclusive"makes the reader feel privileged and special reading the issue. Making it a "World Exclusive" enhances this so.
The title 'Panacea' is placed behind the main image, and this is done to replicate most music magazine covers. It is also done to make the main image seem important. I also made the main image look important by making it glow, contrasting with the black background.
I also implemented a bar code, date and price to give the cover a sense of realism. The rough background also respects the genre because textured backgrounds are what are usually accustomed to the genre. I have also chosen a model that has a distinct 'Rocker' look to relate to my magazines genre. My musician is also quite young, appealing to my target audience of teenagers and young adults, making them believe that even they can become a world famous rock star. The colour scheme that is present throughout my issue is black, white, red and yellow. I have chosen black and white to represent the genre of grunge and heavy rock. Red and yellow to attract audiences.I have also followed the conventions of music magazines by keeping with the grunge like
layout. I have included a detailed editors letter to welcome the audience into the magazine. Having this letter is very reminiscent of other popular music magazines. It is done to greet the audience as they read the magazine. I have included an article advertisement which was mentioned on the front cover of the magazine. This remembrance of previous articles is much like a real magazine. I have also included a advert for another musician at the bottom of the page, and this is done to resemble previous magazines in which I have studied.

These are some magazine covers that have inspired my final design