Saturday, 22 March 2014

Writing My Own Magazine Article



I went back to look at my double page spread introduction where I analysed an article so I could see a rough idea of how one is constructed.  After I came to terms with this I then went back to look at my double page spread research. Here I had made note of ways in which other magazines had use language and information to meet conventions of the genre. I had also noted how I would use these techniques when writing my own article. Here are a couple of the main techniques that I learnt:
Using lexical features which promote the artists lifestyle is suitable for the target audience as it creates a chance for personal identity and and diversion to escape from reality.
Using slang associated with the genre targets the demographic as this is most likely part of their idiolect, meaning they can relate to the magazine.

I have applied both of these techniques and theories to my article in order to create the same result. In the top screenshot I have used an introduction paragraph which talks about the audience. In this part I have used a more sophisticated formality in order to reflect the intelligence and statues of the artist, using jargon and musical knowledge. In the bottom screenshot I have written an interview with the artist. My research shows this is a popular convention with established magazines. It also allows me to show the personality of the artists through language used and topics that I talk about.

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