Conventions and Questionnaire

My questionnaire has a significant effect. The survey will allow me to recognise and to see what my audience expects to conventionally see on a rock magazine. This can prove very beneficial as this will give me a chance to consist challenging codes and conventions.

For example, many people would usually see a rock star or group on a magazine. From this I can challenge and question the convention by not having a rock star as a main image but having an image associated with rock and attaining a simple connotation towards the audience.

Questionnaire Results

From a survey of 30 people, I have grouped together my results of the questionnaire that have been distributed to the public.

Q1) Are you male or female?

From the 30 people chosen in my questionnaire, I have asked 20 males and 10 females. I have decided to associate my magazine with the male gender but keeping an open mind and keeping a balanced target audience.

Q2) What age group do you fit into.

Since my magazine was relating to rock, I wanted to specify my audience age group. As a result I have surveyed individuals who are between the age group of 16- 22, mainly teenagers and young adults.

Q3) What colours do you you think work best for rock magazines?

The most popular colours that were mentioned were purple/ blue/ black/ red. Bold colours were the clear choice that should be required for a rock genre.

Q4) What typeface works best for the masthead on a rock magazine?

Blackoak Std shows a popular choice for the masthead. Along with this font type, Forte is another typeface, largely considered for being a choice for my masthead. In further detail people have chosen a typeface consisting of large and bold lettering, along with some character and style. This suggests I will design and choice a typeface that is clear but shows signs of character.

Q5) What kind of images best associate with rock magazines?

Rock instruments, such as guitars, drums and microphones were suggested. Also, speakers and studios were some people's opinions, which gave a variety of images.

Q6) Which type of layout do you prefer and why?

This graph shows a representation of certain individual’s choice of choosing a clear layout. A busy layout would also be recommended as the page will be filled and consists of many features for the reader to read. A clear layout could be significant as it allows the reader to acknowledge the full page with no confusion. However, for a personal choice I would like my magazine to have a neutral layout, expressing signs of exciting features.

Q7) What type of main image would you see on a rock magazine?

A clear majority of people have said they would like to see a rock star or rock group on a magazine. This would seem very conventional but I would also like to design and take a good quality photograph and position it on the front cover, to represent my magazine. As a result, this will appeal to more individuals and may relate to specific people, also implying it’s a rock magazine.

Q8) How much are you willing to pay for a rock magazine?

£2-3 is the price range that people are willing to pay for their rock magazine. From the targeted audience being around 16- 22, they are willing to spend a low or medium amount, with only 3 people willing to pay £5+.

Q9) What content would you like to be consisted in a rock magazine?

This question brought individuals to say relevant and significant ideas. Aspects, such as charts, competitions and live performance dates and locations.

Questionnaire

My questionnaire will help me to evaluate my audience and be able to understand their interests about rock magazines. This will enable me to construct a rock magazine that will relate to rockers and will be a likely choice of purchase.