1. Production Task
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2. The strapline is a short rhythmical
statement and through the use of, syntax's Front Page The masthead immediately draws attention
to the consumer due to its eye catching
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and colloquialism, it tends to appeal to a colour scheme and highlighted outline. The
younger female demographic. In addition it language used suggests the target audience
is a precise form on information on the as well as the content. “Buzz” highlights that
contents of the magazine by immediately it is magazine about the fluctuating interests
stating the obvious, this being of whom the currently amongst the target audience. This
magazine will be suitable for. Through the creates the impression that is one were to
language used I am able to notify that this purchase this magazine they will be able to
certain publication caters for young communicate with others about the same
females. The term “no1 necessity” created topics and may be used as a tool to gain
the impression that it will include fashion popularity on who knows the most.
aspects due to it being the term commonly A musical vibe is also supported through the
used within this industry in phrases such as various musical shapes surrounding the
“make up is a girls no1 necessity” etc. masthead. This therefore shows that the
Furthermore the colour scheme of lighter following publication is a pop magazine.
pink highlights a female readership, pink The colour scheme used in the masthead was
being the main colour also represents a the basis for the outcome of the whole
consistency of colour through the masthead magazine. The pink and yellow used
and is also present when advertising the URL demonstrates a female audience as well as
link. However one disadvantage is that it the shades follow the theme of young pop
may encourage various stereotypical views. culture and a younger demographic by being
so vibrant.
In addition, the typography used is a form of
The main image present on the varsity letters, a common style of writing
publication highlights the main feature of seen within American high schools. As well
a new female band. It also highlights the as creating a broader cultural surveillance it
demographic for this publication by also hinders the age of the target audience.
featuring a young female band. Their body
language shows that they are listening to
music which therefore expands on the pop The web address follows the same colour
music theme of this magazine. Moreover, scheme and use of typography to the
the manipulation this specific image has strapline. This shows consistency
undertaken highlights an artistic element throughout the publication as well as
by being black an white and in some ways representing different forms of media and
contrasts with the vibrant colours used on surveillance for their target audience. With
the font page, this concluding to it it being a URL link it extends the thought of
standing out amongst the rest of the this magazine being for younger students.
information present. In addition, the over This is because there is a tendency for kids
exaggeration of body language used acts and teens to be on computers most of the
as a form of colour and allows it to stand time so therefore it highlights that Teen Buzz
out. is a modern publication for female teens
aged between 13-16.

3. The masthead has been used through to the
contents page which highlights the
Contents Page The striking way the contents page
is presented coincides with the
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consistency of the publication. This element
disorganised layout used on the
is commonly found in mainstream
front page. The appearance is clear
publications throughout the media market.
and consistent through the
One main feature is that through the use of
typography, colours and layout
language when stating the contents of the
used. My main aim was to follow a
magazine is direct yet it is softened by the
series of existing contents pages in
punctuation and is still able to hinder a
order to present a sophisticated
talkative tone in order to be appealing to the
believable design within my
target audience. Furthermore, it highlights
publication. The colours also
that the form of address is consistent and
follow the masthead and strapline
links with other sub headings on the font
colours of pink, yellow and green
page as well as the contents page.
as well as incorporating a new
The images present on the page have not been colour, blue, in order to create
hugely manipulated. The top central photo layer and complement the
has that has been altered through a camera appearance of the page.
setting to be given a black gradient. The
camera used was a Samsung NX10 SLR and The typography is consistent
therefore being high quality camera it was throughout and the only change
able to capture the vibrant colours on the made was colour to the font in
both images, as well as the images used on order for a reader to be able to
the front page. aThe above image puts distinguish the various modes of
emphasis on the main feature due to it address. For example, page
specialising in the subject and featuring it on numbers were coloured red,
the contents page for easy navigation. information-black and titles used
The target audience is well indicated by the main feature colour-pink.
featuring young females as well as capturing However, the following contents
the natural student vibe and fashion and page may lack the detail a contents
beauty aspects. page should have, due to the lack
of space available. This can be
Shapes have also been used throughout the noted through the lack of page
contents page as a duplication of the font numbers and information
page and creates the visually appealing piece produced. In other ways, this
of information that my target audience is could be a positive and an
interested in. This was done by following indication of the publications
similar contentions of a similar publication, readership. The lack of writing
Top of the Pops. It is said that young teens may be suitable for my readership
enjoy looking at bold colours and puffs all as they may not be interested in
over a magazine because it is seen as more thorough reading and more
interesting to the eye rather than a simpler interested in a image based
informative magazine. publication.