Different Approaches To Collecting Data

There are many different ways in which information can be collected, some are good and some are not so good. However there are two main types of research that can be done and that are effective.

Qualitative Data:
 This meathod of research helps you to gain a deeper understanding of how people think towards specific things.

Quantitative Data:
This refers to data that uses numerical values to analyse results.

I will be using Qualitative data for my research as its an easier way to get information quickly and provides a deeper responce as opposed to using numbers. I am yet to decide on the questions that i will be asking but when i have then i will be posting both the questions and results on here.

NME Magazine Analysis

NME is a magazine that generally targets both male and female teenagers, this is suggestede through the use of both male and female artists on the front cover and the neutral colour schemes used throughout.
On the cover of this magazine we see that the main image is of lilly allen, i think she is being used because lilly allen is seen to be the stereotypical teenage "emo" type of person. By using her on the cover it creates familarity and a connection with the target audience and the magazine therefore they would be more inclined to buying it.

There are many conventions shown in the front cover and colour in particular has been used effectively to create continuity. Red and Balck are colours that are used to connect the clothing that she is wearing with the colours of the text. The yellow contrasts the dark colours and provides an eye catching effect.
Pull quotes are also used to attract people to buy the magazine.
NME generally costs £2.20

Above is The front cover of NME.

CONTENTS PAGE

In general contents pages need to be simple and easy to read and thats what NME contents page is like. It uses a minimal amount of colour to keep it simple, however the colours that it does use are the same as the front cover which further extends the continuity of the magazine. The large image of Astoria indicates that it is significant as it takes up most of the page space. it also appears on the front cover. The contents page layout is very clear and the subheadings divide the magazine in to sections. they make each topic stand out because of the big black boxes. The numbers are in Red and stand out next to the black text making it a lot easier to read.


 DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

We see the headline of the article first as it is quite large and stands out, it is also in the same font style as the front cover which also shows contunuity within the magazine. The image is one the right hand side of the double page spread and takes up most of the right hand side, this is effectiive because not only does it highlight the importance of the image due to its size but it also leaves a lot of the left page to work with.
This page is also set out in a simple but effective way, the text in on one side and the image on another.

By analysing the cover, contents and double page spread of this magazine it has helped me to further understand the importance of continuity throughout the magazine and the amount of thought that needs to be put in when i come to creating my own magazine.

 

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