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Centre Number:  Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls
Centre Number:  14343
Candidate name:  Neeha Gohar
Unit J200 Creating Media

NEA; Final product - Music Magazine Front Cover

NEA; Final Product - Double Page Spread

NEA; Test shots

I took over 100 photos to find the perfect shot for my front cover and double page spread. Taking so many photos made me indecisive, but I made the right decision at the end. One of my favourite parts of my non-examined assessment was taking photos as I used different lightings, angles as well as showing my model how to pose.

Pink background
 close-ups
Showing skin and scarf

Black background
close-ups
Black glittery dress

Double page spread:
White background
close-ups
dark lip colour

black/blue background 
close-ups

Blue background, 
close-ups
red jumper

NEA; Flat plan

This is my flat plan which will help me out in the process of making my magazine.

This will not be the final product as I may be making change's throughout.

My drawings are not good and I haven't added colour to my flat plan however I have an idea that it will consist of white, dark maroon and teal colours.

NEA; Shot list

My shot list shows what types of camera shots I will be taking, this ranges from close-ups to long shots and side profiles.

NEA; Model Consent form

This is my Model Consent Form. The model has allowed me to take pictures of her and use them for my magazine.

NEA; Artist Profile

This is my Artist profile, telling you who they are, where they have come from and many more.

Audio of Artist Profile.

NEA; Research into Artist Branding

 

Branding is extremely powerful emotional trigger, and in some cases, more so than the music itself. Branding allows for emotional attachment, feeling related to something, and the feeling of belonging that people seek. In today’s industry, being a fan of a certain artists no longer solely means being a fan of their music, instead, it’s about being a fan of the overall brand that the artist defines themselves by. Branding is what converts fans into superfans; people only go to extremes for an artist when they feel closely connected to the artist themselves. This is why fans of certain artists feel compelled to line up for hours, sometimes overnight, for general admission concerts or events, just so that they are able to be that much closer to the artist. In some cases, fans can feel so emotionally attached to an artist that they feel compelled to remain devoted to them even if their music isn’t always at its best. However, this concept can also work against the artist as well.

Anjeni Laissez has also created a brand of her own called ᣠwhich stands for Angelic layer and of course  Anjeni Laissez. The reason why Anjeni represents herself as Angelic layer because without her fans she was nowhere but now Anjeni's on billboards, radio and televion all across the world. Most of her time before fame, Anjeni Laissez was alone as her parents had died and her brother was busy all the time too but her fans are like her angels, taking her out of the dark. Now she is giving back something they could keep and be reminded of her. 

Black hat with logo.

White beanie with logo

Bags with logos.

T-shirts with logos.

NEA; Choice of brand name

It was hard to choose a name that I liked and went with the genre, at the end I decided on the name Feud. 

Feud means: 

I believe in music, especially in R&B and Hip-Hop the artist is battling their inner self and outer self. The inner self is an individual’s personal, internal identity - one that is distinct from identities defined by external, social forces and relationships. It is closely linked to a person’s values, beliefs, goals and motivations. This would appeal to the audience who at a young age are going through a mix of emotions which they could relate to. I want my audience to feel as if they are not alone and can look up to my magazine making them feel strong.

NEA; Statement of Intent

How you intend to use Media Language to target your intended audience?

How you intend to use Media Representations that are appropriate to your intended audience?

I aim to create an entertainment music magazine front cover and double page spread. My target audience is mainly girls aged 14-18 who like a mixture of R&B and Hip-hop. The unique selling point of my magazine is that the main feature is likely to be female artists that are new to the genre but has become extremely famous due to their vocals and lyricism.

Masthead: Feud

I decided to name my magazine Feud because I believe in music, especially in R&B and Hip-hip the artist is battling their inner self and outer self. The inner self is an individual's personal, internal identity - one defined by external, social forces and relationships. It is closely linked to a person's values, beliefs, goals and motivations. This would appeal to my audience who at a young age are going through a mix of emotions which they could relate to. I want the audience to feel as if they are not alone and can look up to their favourite artists on my magazine, making them feel stronger.

Main Feature:

My main feature is going to be an upcoming artist who has a serious expression and you would easily notice they have gone through many life experiences from a young age but have achieved more than people aged older by simply being the; passionate, understanding, hardworking, humble.

Colours: White, dark maroon, and teal blue

These would appeal to my target audience because these colours show authority as if the world is superior to them. White shows growth and creativity, dark maroons show's power and risk whilst the teal blue shows freedom, wisdom and loyalty.

Representation:

The model would be good-looking, likely to be under 20 indicating the youthfulness and would dressed tastefully as simplicity looks beautiful. This reflects the audience self-image: young, pure, and somewhat powerful.

Layout:

To further satisfy the audience I have made a decision for the shot to be a close up of my model, where her angle of gaze would be looking directly at the camera to show she is powerful and has come a long way in her musical journey. I will show this through lighting and facial expression. The model would also be showing bare skin up to her shoulders, so she doesn't look too animated and someone who they are not, reflecting the values of the magazine which is empowering female rap artists. Additionally, I want the model to have minimal makeup just to accentuate her natural features more.