Evaluation

1. Evaluation Caitlin Pearson AS

2. In what way does your media product use, develop, or challenge the forms conventions of real media products?

3. Cover • The magazine title, Wave, is off-centre. To the right of the masthead. This is different to the conventions of media products, as the title usually is centred, and behind the main picture. • Lowered opacity boxes allow for easier reading of the text, and a more muted feel. • The main photo is homely, rather than ‘professional’, as it wasn’t taken as part of a shoot in a studio. This allows it to become a narrative for the main story line in the magazine; the domesticated rock chick. The wild child at home. • There aren’t many sell lines on the cover, to avoid being busy, and to keep it mutedand minimalist. • Many magazine covers feature prizes to win, such as festival tickets, so in that sense it does not challenge conventions.

4. Double Page Spread • In contrast to the main style model I used, the double page does follow the conventions of other media products. • However, it may challenge other media styles and conventions as it is very muted. • It also lacks and interview-style article, instead it is just the artist simply talking to the reader about her life.

5. Contents Page • The contents page is busier than the rest of the pages I have made. However, with the colours it remains muted and minimalist. • The theme colours are quite generic, but come across as ‘classier’ than busier music magazines such as Kerrang! • The irregular lay out is linear but staggered throughout the page. • The font style is recognisable and formal, bringing a certain degree of formality and class to the product.