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Centre Name: Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls
Centre Number: 14343
Candidate Name: Teona Knight
Candidate Number: 2125
Unit: G321

Construction Pieces: Final Double Page Spread

Construction Pieces: Final Contents Page

Construction Pieces: Final Front Cover

Double Page Spread Feedback

Evaluation Question 7

Evaluation Question 6

Evaluation Question 5

Evaluation Question 4

Evaluation Question 3 (to be voiceover)

Evaluation Question 2

Evaluation Question 1

DPS Layout/Links to Front Cover and Contents Page

Artist Interview

1) I phrased this in a more casual form to start the interview with the type of language typically used by both artists that belong to the genre as well as fans of grime. I wanted to begin the interview by stating their recent achievements as this suggests they are well established; it also links to grime perfectly as the MOBO's is notorious for giving grime artists positive exposure and Spotify is a very popular streaming service for grime artists.

 

2) 'Girl power' is the framework for my music magazine so I wanted to include a question about female empowerment. I have intertwined other key concepts (such as the need for more diversity) mentioned in my reader profile and artist profile into my artists' answers).

 

3) This question links closely with a previous post entitled 'The commercialisation of grime' where I researched how the genre has become more popular. Many artists have commented on how this can be a negative and positive thing, and in many grime interviews they are asked their opinions on issues of importance. 

 

4) During genre research I watched many documentaries (such as 'The Business of Grime', 'Who's that sound?', and 'Skepta: Top Boy'). I discovered that although the genre appears exclusively British - more specifically representative of London culture- many grime artists grew up in other countries and have diverse backgrounds.

 

5) As grime becomes more popular artists occupy more music events - the reason I was inspired to specify girl grime to begin with was because I discovered that women are 15% less likely to headline festivals. This year Stefflon Don and Nadia Rose are both performing on the main stage at Wireless (a festival notorious for predominantly grime line-ups) so I thought a good ending question would be asking them what their plans are for the summer as there's lots of upcoming grime-dominated events like Culture Clash and Ovo Fest.

Research: Interview Writing

Double Page Spread Image Decisions

Standfirst

Double Page Spread Market Research

Contents Page Feedback

 

Contents Page Colour Choices

Contents Page Text/Features

Contents Page Image Choice

I chose this image because of how well it links to the genre of grime. The location (a graffiti wall) is closely related to the settings grime artists usually film their music videos in as well as stereotypical perceptions of the genre. Whilst I have subverted conversions in other ways I thought this background aligned with my house style well. I styled my model according to fans of grime as this jacket is incredibly popular amongst the younger generation, and combined with light makeup, gold accessories and high lighting I think this is a clear shot that reflects my theme well. Her facial expression is stern and as if she's exerting a sense of power, adhering to the feminist agenda. 

Contents Page Layout

Contents Page Research/Deconstruction