FACT
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SPIN
MOJO
ROLLING STONE
HOMEWORK
Pick at least one of the Music Magazine sites and analyse how it works.
Features to identify and comment on:
- masthead
- layout
- colours
- images
- design
- fonts
- pages
- links
- banners
- any other features which you notice
Think about:
- how does the institution (the publisher) make money?
- who is the audience and what tells you this?
- how you are intended to 'use' or 'interact with' the site?
- how would you apply audience theories to the site?
Post your analysis on your own blog OR write it up in your book.
EXTENSION
15 Most Popular Music websites
Using the link above to the Music sites we viewed in class answer the following questions.
- How do people find out about music?
- How do they find the music they like?
- How do they share that music with their friends?
What we did in class.
Complete this for yourself as it will provide you with increased knowledge about how the audience across the world - in particular in the Americas, Europe and Far East - access new and not so new music in 2013.
TASK
You will get 1 minute to look at each of the top 15 most popular music websites and then answer the questions below:
- What is the name of the site?
- Describe the type of site it is.
- Who is the target audience for the site?
- What kind or kinds of music does it promote?
- Is it free or subscription?
- Does it have advertising?
- How do you interact with the site?
- Does the site appeal to you?
EXTENSION HW
Choose two of the sites and deepen your research.
- How do the sites use Audience Theories to succeed?
- How do they use design elements on the site? Images, colour, fonts etc.
- How do they use language, slogans, reviews, information?
Due Tuesday pm
