Coursework: Print brief research and planning
Research and planning blog tasks 1) Find at least five music magazine front covers (either current or former magazines as many have stopped their print editions) aimed at a similar target audience to your project (mainstream music audience) and research music magazine key conventions. For each one, pick out one design idea, convention or image/text style that you could use in your own print work. A few examples to start you off: NME: Clear brand image, top left corner Text style is consistent, use of primary red and white with drops of black and light blue Outfits are simple and similar, white or black Billboard: Magazine title name at a consistent place, varies from white to black Shots varies from full body shots to close ups No clear outfit style, some are more stylish while others are either not visible or are basic Music Week The artist isn't making eye contact with us, looking into the distance. Medium shot of the artist emphasising more ...