Thursday, 27 January 2011

Questionnaire

As part of my AS Media coursework, I will be producing a music magazine aimed at young teenagers in Britain. In order for me to start producing my magazine it is necessary that I carry out research so I know what readers are looking for in a music magazine. I would be truly grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. Thank you!
Please tick the boxes that apply to you.
1)     What gender are you?


Male               Female             

2)     How old are you?

12-16              17-21               22-26

3)     What type of music do you listen to? (tick more than one if needed)

R&B               Hip Hop                Funky house                Rock              

Jazz                  Clasical                    Indie                         Pop

Other           _________________


4)      Which of these persuade you to buy a magazine?

                Friend Recommendation                 Because you usually buy it                

                 Articles on bands you like               Layouts  

                Images                                               Other             _________________

5)      What parts of Magazine do you prefer?
               News                Features                Review             Interview
               Other              _______________

6)     Where do you purchase your music magazines?
              Local shops        Supermarkets              Online websites             
              Other                        _____________


7)     How often do you buy a music magazine?

Once a week                Twice a week               Once a month

Twice a month              Other                         _____________


8)     How much would you be willing to spend on a music magazine?

<£1             £1-2               £2-3              £3-4             £4-5          


Other            _____________ 


9)     What TC channels do you prefer to watch?
BET               Trouble                 TMF                   MTV              
Channels 1-5                                                                                                  Other           _______________   
                        

10)What features would you like to see in a music magazine?
Interviews                 Music album reviews                 Adverts                        
Photo’s                          Latest Fashion                               Events                   
Latest celebrity rumours                   Up and coming artists                          
Concerts                    Readers questions (answered by artists)
Other           _____________

11)What type of freebies would you like to come with your magazine?

Posters             Cd’s                T-shirts               Headphones              

Other               ____________


12)Would you like to take part in any competitions?


Yes                 No




Wednesday, 26 January 2011

Preliminary task

   

As part of our research and planning we had to make a magazine for our school magazine. 
This helped me a lot in improving my photoshop skills and gave me a taste of how I should start off my music magazine.