Research

I have decided to choose Brief Three because I have a lot of interest within the music industry and I think the idea to do this brief sounds good. I am going to be doing tasks (b) Print where i will be doing a full page advert for an album to run in the press, a half a page advert for the tour to be run in the press and a two page spread of a prepared interview with the band for inclusion within a specific publication presented using the publications presented using the publications housestyle and including original photographs for illustration and (c) e-Media where i will be creating a 3 page extract from the official website of the act. this website will supplement the social networking websites already utilised and attempt to present a more 'professional' image for the act.

 

 



	Description	Signifier	Signified
Layout	This is an album advertisement for ‘The Stone Roses 20th Anniversary’ which is rated very highly in the music world.	- Symmetrical rating reviews. - No band image             -Lower image	- This has been designed to be neat and professional. - This shows me that the band is also already popular as they don’t need to include a picture of themselves because almost everyone already knows who they are. - this is a snapshot of some previous artwork that the stone roses have used which will automatically appeal to older fans who will be hoping the songs off this album will be on it.
Typography		- Bold clear font         -bright fonts (red,white,blue,gold)	- this font is very clear and not fancy as it has no needs to be they are a classic band with classic style they have no need to be fancy. - the bright fonts indicate to me that they want all the text to be seen. I like how all of the informative text is red white and blue like the colours on the image. Also, the title is in gold which shows value and sacredness about the album.
Colour		-Black background	- The black background works well because the other colours contrast against it making the text easily visible.
Image		- Central text (title)	- The central text is simply the name of the album and band which shows me that the name is enough to sell this because of their reputation.
Content (informative)		- Reviews, editions, title, featured songs and people involved.	- these details could possibly persuade people to but it, especially when they mention the ‘unheard song’



 



 

	Description	Signifier	Signified
Layout	This album advert is for Olly Murs’ album ‘Right Place Right Time’.	-All writing down right side     -image on the left hand side	-The writing down the right hand side basically makes it easy for the viewer to see information. -the image being on the left means there is space on the right for text and also means it can be very large meaning it’s easier to see.
Typography		-Laid back writing	-This writing looks more like hand writing than a typed font which tells me they are trying to put a point across that this album is fun and laid back at the same time.
Colour		-Background (Sky Blue)           -Text (Maroon, black)	-the background being this colour sets a joyful feel to the advert. This is a peaceful and calm colour which again links in with the idea of the album being laid back. -The text being these colours really stands out in contrast to the background making it easy to read. Also, I noticed that the maroon links in with the straps on his braces.
Image		-large image of Olly Murs	-this image is big so people will recognise him, especially those who take a liking to him. Also, because it is him you may see him before the text which means if you’re a fan you won’t even need to read the text
Content (informative)		-Important information	- Who’s album it is, what it’s called, when it is out, which tracks it features and the website.

 

 

Double Page Spread 

 

 

 

 

	Description	Signifier	Signified
Layout	This double page spread interview is with Bob Marley’s son, Ziggy Marley.	-Image on the left hand side, out of the way of the text.         -Text in front of the image.	-the image being out of the way of the text on its own page means it will attract audiences to stop and look at this spread which may cause them to read the interview. - this indicates that it is his name so people know straight away who the interview is about
Typography		-Clear font in the interview.       -jazzy font.	-the font used in the interview is clear as it is the main body of the spread and therefore has to be easy to read. -this indicates the genre of this artist and also his culture.
Colour		-Colourful (green,gold,red)           -Red text when question is being asked.	-These colours represent Ziggy’s roots as he was born and raised in Jamaica and these colours represent jamiaca and the Rastafarian culture. -this shows the question being asked clearly.
Image		-Medium shot of Ziggy Marley.	-this picture shows us what he looks like, reveals his culture and signifies his genre of musiic
Content (informative)		-The interview	- audiences that like Ziggy or are interested in him may want to read this.

 

 

 

 

	Description	Signifier	Signified
Layout	This double page spread interview is with Olly Murs.	-Image on the right hand side, out of the way of the text.	-the image being out of the way of the text on its own page means it will attract audiences to stop and look at this spread which may cause them to read the interview.
Typography		-Clear font in the interview.       -jazzy font.	-the font used in the interview is clear as it is the main body of the spread and therefore has to be easy to read. -this indicates the genre of this artist and also his culture.
Colour		-Colourful, Christmas colours           -Red text when question is being asked.	-these colours leave a festive feel about the spread as it is around Christmas time and also shows that this interview is going to be Christmas based. -this shows the question being asked clearly.
Image		- shot of Olly Murs	-this picture shows us what he looks like, reveals his culture and signifies his genre of musiic
Content (informative)		-The interview	- people interested in Olly Murs will want to read this.