Masterhead Initial Sketch:
Mock Up Layout:
Mock Up Layout:
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Saturday, 27 September 2014
Monday, 22 September 2014
Saturday, 20 September 2014
LO1: Synopsis & Identifying Assets
Identifying Assets:
1) Background:
'Laces, Braces & Faces' is a European magazine, meaning that it will be distributed in not only Britain but in other countries such as France, Italy and Spain and will be translated into the appropriate languages. The magazine will be available monthly and will cost £2.99 per issue.
2) Images:
The magazine will include images of bands, clothing, scooters, photos from gigs and images of people who read the magazine.
3) Content:
The content of Braces & Faces will include topical news on various different music scenes, discussions and reviews of new albums, clothing, scooter accessories and the latest on gigs and tours.
4) Advertisers:
Advertisers in my magazine will include brands such as Dr Martens, Fred Perry, Merc, Ikon, Delicious Junction.
5) Layouts:
The layout of both the cover of the magazine and the content will be in a typical magazine structure.
6) Covers:
The covers of the magazine will feature images of bands that are being reviewed in that specific issue. I've got a design in my head for the covers that features a pair of braces on the design with badges around them featuring information of the content.
7) Variation of Articles:
The articles would feature different but loosely related genres of subculture and music including Mod, Ska and Punk. This is so the magazine would appeal to a wider audience. I've found that some people in the Mod subculture also enjoy ska music, some skinheads are partial to punk and punk ties into some Mod music.
Research References:
1) Background:
'Laces, Braces & Faces' is a European magazine, meaning that it will be distributed in not only Britain but in other countries such as France, Italy and Spain and will be translated into the appropriate languages. The magazine will be available monthly and will cost £2.99 per issue.
2) Images:
The magazine will include images of bands, clothing, scooters, photos from gigs and images of people who read the magazine.
3) Content:
The content of Braces & Faces will include topical news on various different music scenes, discussions and reviews of new albums, clothing, scooter accessories and the latest on gigs and tours.
4) Advertisers:
Advertisers in my magazine will include brands such as Dr Martens, Fred Perry, Merc, Ikon, Delicious Junction.
5) Layouts:
The layout of both the cover of the magazine and the content will be in a typical magazine structure.
6) Covers:
The covers of the magazine will feature images of bands that are being reviewed in that specific issue. I've got a design in my head for the covers that features a pair of braces on the design with badges around them featuring information of the content.
7) Variation of Articles:
The articles would feature different but loosely related genres of subculture and music including Mod, Ska and Punk. This is so the magazine would appeal to a wider audience. I've found that some people in the Mod subculture also enjoy ska music, some skinheads are partial to punk and punk ties into some Mod music.
Research References:
- http://www.uomoragnoclub.it/italiano.php?lang=it&page=home.php
- http://www.scootering.com/
- http://dothedogmusic.tumblr.com/skazine
Draft Article Ideas:
- Style: Dr. Martens x Brutus Trimfit Collaboration - Review of the new shirts collection. Street Style - Section where readers can send in their own style tips and photographs.
- Culture: Horace Panter Art - Article on the Specials bassist and his latest exhibition. Northern Soul - Review of Elaine Constantine's award winning new film.
- Main Features: New Gens Scooter Club and Subject band shoot.
LO1: Identifying Appropriate Software
Identify all the appropriate software that you will need to create your product:
1) Microsoft Word:
Required Function: To be able to write up the main text content for an article.
Stages of Production Needed: When writing the information.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is very easy to use.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Writing up, editing and spell checking text to be transferred onto InDesign when complete.
2) Adobe Illustrator:
Required Function: Drawing my own original graphics.
Stages of Production Needed: When creating images.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is fairly easy to use after some experience.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Creating original graphics, editing pictures to aid the aesthetics of the magazine.
3) Adobe InDesign:
Required Function: Creating the format, layout and structure of the magazine for print.
Stages of Production Needed: Throughout the design and print processes.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software can be difficult to use until you've spent some time using it.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Assembling the magazine content ready for print.
4) Adobe Photoshop:
Required Function: Edit photographs and graphics.
Stages of Production Needed: When creating and editing images.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is fairly easy to use after some experience.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Creating original graphics, editing pictures to aid the aesthetics of the magazine.
1) Microsoft Word:
Required Function: To be able to write up the main text content for an article.
Stages of Production Needed: When writing the information.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is very easy to use.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Writing up, editing and spell checking text to be transferred onto InDesign when complete.
Required Function: Drawing my own original graphics.
Stages of Production Needed: When creating images.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is fairly easy to use after some experience.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Creating original graphics, editing pictures to aid the aesthetics of the magazine.
Required Function: Creating the format, layout and structure of the magazine for print.
Stages of Production Needed: Throughout the design and print processes.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software can be difficult to use until you've spent some time using it.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Assembling the magazine content ready for print.
4) Adobe Photoshop:
Required Function: Edit photographs and graphics.
Stages of Production Needed: When creating and editing images.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is fairly easy to use after some experience.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Creating original graphics, editing pictures to aid the aesthetics of the magazine.
Friday, 19 September 2014
LO1: Three Original Ideas
Three Original Ideas and Descriptions:
1) "Laces, Braces & Faces"
This magazine would be focused on music, fashion and subculture. I can imagine this idea working as it would feature Mod, Skinhead, Rude Boy and Punk cultures and recommended music, features on specific bands, interviews with prominent people on the scenes, books and fashion. It would be aimed at both females and males interested in the features scenes and ages roughly fifteen to fifty.
2) "Sported"
This magazine would be all about featuring women's sport because it is a topic that doesn't get a lot of recognition in mainstream media. The magazine would feature various different sports, women's sports competitions, interviews with female sports people and issues concerning women's sport. It would be aimed at both genders between the ages of eighteen and thirty five.
3) "Unreel"
This magazine would focus on new indie film releases, interviews with upcoming directors and actors, news on film festivals and tips on creating your own films. It would be aimed at people interested in films in general and people interested in making their own films. The audience would be both females and males between the ages of eighteen and forty.
1) "Laces, Braces & Faces"
This magazine would be focused on music, fashion and subculture. I can imagine this idea working as it would feature Mod, Skinhead, Rude Boy and Punk cultures and recommended music, features on specific bands, interviews with prominent people on the scenes, books and fashion. It would be aimed at both females and males interested in the features scenes and ages roughly fifteen to fifty.
2) "Sported"
This magazine would be all about featuring women's sport because it is a topic that doesn't get a lot of recognition in mainstream media. The magazine would feature various different sports, women's sports competitions, interviews with female sports people and issues concerning women's sport. It would be aimed at both genders between the ages of eighteen and thirty five.
3) "Unreel"
This magazine would focus on new indie film releases, interviews with upcoming directors and actors, news on film festivals and tips on creating your own films. It would be aimed at people interested in films in general and people interested in making their own films. The audience would be both females and males between the ages of eighteen and forty.
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
LO1: Draft Articles
Page 3: Horace Panter Art
I had the pleasure of visiting the opening night of Horace Panter’s latest exhibition, ‘Nostalgia (Ain’t What It Used To Be)’, at A Month of Sunday’s Gallery by Sheffield legend Pete McKee, which is home to Panter’s works for the next few weeks. This is the first time he has brought his work to the Sheffield, and the furthest he has exhibited his latest artworks in the North of England. Panter, who qualified as an art teacher back in the 1990’s, has since become a professional artist. Original pieces featuring at the gallery include images of The Specials, a painting of Panter’s late friend Amy Winehouse and works from his ‘Americana’ series. Panter is influenced by pop culture and includes many references. Prints of Panter’s work are available in a limited quantity for the lucky few who can make it to the gallery, but there is also a small range of Panter’s work available to purchase on his website.
Page 4: Brutus Trimfit x Dr Martens
I had the pleasure of visiting the opening night of Horace Panter’s latest exhibition, ‘Nostalgia (Ain’t What It Used To Be)’, at A Month of Sunday’s Gallery by Sheffield legend Pete McKee, which is home to Panter’s works for the next few weeks. This is the first time he has brought his work to the Sheffield, and the furthest he has exhibited his latest artworks in the North of England. Panter, who qualified as an art teacher back in the 1990’s, has since become a professional artist. Original pieces featuring at the gallery include images of The Specials, a painting of Panter’s late friend Amy Winehouse and works from his ‘Americana’ series. Panter is influenced by pop culture and includes many references. Prints of Panter’s work are available in a limited quantity for the lucky few who can make it to the gallery, but there is also a small range of Panter’s work available to purchase on his website.
Page 4: Brutus Trimfit x Dr Martens
This year classic shirt wear pioneers Brutus joined up with legendary Dr Martens to create a series of collaborative shirts for both men and women. The two styles, in Oxblood and contrasting Yellow Tartan, match perfectly with a pair of Oxblood 1460 Dr Marten boots with either the standard black of striking yellow laces. The shirts are made to the regular Brutus Trimfit spec. Each shirt is pressed, darted and fitted in its packaging and with a pocket square in the opposing tartan. The shirts are priced at a RRP of £55 due to the limited edition status of the items. Both Brutus Trimfit and Dr Martens share histories intertwined with the skinhead subculture, and these collaborative shirts encapsulate that particular heritage of style and attitude.
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