LO2: Release and Consent Forms

Matthew Milan

Josh Shirt

LO2: Risk Assessments

Above is the risk assessment for Eyre Lane, Sheffield.

 Above is the risk assessment for Trafalgar Lane, Brighton.

Above is the risk assessment for Josh's workshop, Brighton.

LO2: Location Recces

EYRE LANE, SHEFFIELD

Above is the location recce for Eyre Lane, where I took photos of Matthew Milan.

Here are some photographs of the site:

TRAFALGAR LANE, BRIGHTON

Above is the location recce for Trafalgar Lane, where I took some photos of Josh Shirt.

Here are some photographs of the site:

JOSH'S WORKSHOP, BRIGHTON

Above is a recce form for Josh's workshop in his yard.

Here are some photographs of the site:

LO2: Legal and Ethical

1. IPSO
IPSO stands for "Independent Press Standards Organisation". They regulate the magazine and newspaper industry and make sure that newspapers and magazines adhere to (follow) the rules of the Editors' Code of Practice. This is a code which makes sure that magazines are truthful, that they don't intrude in people's personal matters and that they don't cause grief or shock. They also must not harass anyone.

How I will adhere to this regulation:
I won't write anything untrue about my brother or his project, or reveal anything that is private or shocking. When I am interviewing him, I won't ask any questions in a harassing way.

2. Obscene Publications Act
This makes sure that magazines don't publish anything that could be seen as obscene for a reader, such as nudity, explicit language, violence, depiction of drugs and alcohol.

How I will adhere to this regulation:
I won't glamourise the use of drugs/alcohol at nightclubs which obviously would happen at gigs, or publish any bad language which might be said. My target audience is males aged 20-40, so some of the younger ones might be impressionable. Therefore, if they saw obscene things in the magazine, then they might be more likely to do those things themselves.

3. Libel Law
This law states that it is illegal to publish untrue information about someone or say things that are harmful.

How I will adhere to this regulation:
I will be making up one of my articles in my magazine, which is technically going to be untrue, but because I am writing it for educational purposes and not actually publishing it, then it is okay. I will also not write anything harmful about the interviewees in my articles.

4. Copyright
Protects the creator/producer's "intellectual property" - this is content which they own and have created themselves.
How I will adhere to this regulation:
Things such as logos, locations, organisations and photos could be copyright protected so I will need permission to show or talk about these things in my magazine. In particular, I will need to get copyright permission for: my brother's "SHIRTY" logo, any locations in Brighton where we take photos, and for my brother himself starring in the photos.

5. Laws of contempt
These state that it is illegal to publish anything that could influence or compromise a court case while it is in progress.

How I will adhere to this regulation:
Since neither of my articles are to do with any court cases, I will not be writing anything that could compromise one.

LO1: Production Schedules

LO1: Production Plan

Completed production plan:

LO1: Draft Articles

Double Page Spread - Laser Drum Kit Draft Article

The article for my double page spread will be an interview based on how / why my brother first came up with his idea for his laser drum kit, how it grew and how he started taking it to different events around the country. It will also focus on what he wants to do with it in the future.

Interview questions:

• First of all, what exactly does your laser drum kit do and how does it work?
• How did you first come up with the idea for a laser drum kit?
• Originally, what was your plan for it once you had built it?
• Has that changed at all since?
• What was the most challenging thing about building it?
• You now go to events around the country showing your laser drum kit and playing it live at gigs. How did it start to gain interest from the public?
• What is your full-time job aside from this laser drum kit project?
• In the future, could you see that changing to involve your laser drum kit?
• How do you see music technology evolving over the next few years?
• When and where are your next live performances?

I think this interview article will appeal to my target audience of males aged 20-40 who are into music technology and dance music, because the interview should hopefully connote my brother’s passion for music and what he has made. The readers will be able to relate to this feeling as they have similar interests, making the article appealing.

DRAFT ARTICLE - SHIRTY’S SPIRIT

In a world in which music technology is developing quickly and becoming increasingly relevant to live performances, it’s getting harder to be innovative - especially in the dance scene. Josh Shirt, otherwise known as “Shirty”, has defied that trend and created something new and intriguing - a laser drum kit. Essentially, music is created entirely kinetically, by moving your arms and hands to break laser beams. It’s an exciting project which is just getting off the ground, with the drum kit, in recent months, being displayed in venues such as the London Science Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

A lover of homemade gadgets and making things from scratch, Shirty’s aim for over a decade has been to become a skilled music producer and to invent new ways to create music and DJ - he is a firm believer in Picasso’s saying, “I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” He’s had a strong interest in both music and technology throughout his life, meaning he’s ideal for giving dance music a real freshen-up in the way it is played live - his laser drum kit certainly makes a gig a whole lot more interactive. His whole set-up now for playing live seems unique, exciting and finely-tuned. We took a trip to Brighton to visit Shirty and ask him all about it…

Double Page Spread - Young Music Producer Draft Article

The article will be about a 18 year old music producer who is already starting to get some gigs in small venues and looks like he will become popular within this niche scene. He makes dance music using Ableton Live.

Interview questions:

• To be getting such a lot of interest from the dance scene at such a young age must feel really good. How are you dealing with it?
• At what age did you become interested in music production?
• When did you first get signed to your record label?
• Where did you learn the skills that you obviously have?
• Is fame something that excites you or are you wary of it?
• How does it feel when you step out to play whenever you have a gig?
• Who do you look up to and take inspiration from as a music producer?
• When and where are your next live performances?

I think this double page spread article will appeal to the target audience of males aged 20-40 with an interest in music technology and dance music because a lot of the readers would have dreams of becoming music producers like the young man in the article, so they would be interested to see what it’s really like to start being recognised so young and how he managed to do it.

DRAFT ARTICLE - GETTING SET

The hottest prospect on the dance scene at the moment is 18-year-old Liam Boarder, who’s more commonly known as “” when he’s doing gigs. Recently, he’s been setting the clubs alight armed with only a laptop, a synthesiser and some serious music production skills. It’s been his passion for most of his life, and as we interviewed him, we sensed a real drive and determination that most likely got him on the road he’s on now. And to be playing so regularly at his tender age, he must be doing something right. 

Fresh out of college, Liam’s taking a gap year to really focus on his music career. He tells us that he wants to really give it a push before deciding whether or not to continue with education - unlike the cliché of talented and passionate music makers not really enjoying school, Liam has a keen interest in academia too. But from what we’ve seen and heard, we’d say it’s a no brainer to set off down the music production road! So, to kick off his gap year in style, we decided to interview him and fill ourselves in, as well as you, on this promising youngster. Here’s what happened when we got him into the office to quiz him all about his journey so far…

LO1: Flat Plans

Above is an annotated flat plan for the front cover of my magazine, entitled "Switch". It highlights all the key areas of the cover and explains why I have made it like it is.

Above is another annotated flat plan, this time for the contents page of my magazine.

This is an annotated flat plan for my first double page spread.

And this is an annotated flat plan for my second double page spread.

LO1: House Style Mood Boards

This is a mood board showing mastheads from different indie music magazines. There are some features that occur a lot, such as bold text, large size, striking colours, capital letters and complementary colours. What I like about these mastheads is that they all look unique, exciting and they would make me want pick up the magazine and have a flick through. This is something that I would be going for when I make my masthead.

Above are 5 fonts from www.dafont.com. I like these fonts because they look like they would be good for an indie rock/dance music magazine - striking and interesting for the target audience of young males.

Above are three potential mastheads that I could use for my magazine - I made them in Photoshop. At the moment, I like the bottom one best, as the yellow and black colours connote electricity and energy, while the large, dotted text connotes disco lights and technology. These are all key themes in the indie dance music magazine that I want to create.

House Style Ideas - Colour Schemes

Above are five possible colours for my magazine. These are the reasons why I chose each colour:

Yellow: has connotations of electricity and energy. HEADINGS.

Black: contrasts well with the electric yellow and creates a "hazardous" and cool look. BACKGROUNDS.

Red: red is used on many pages in dance music magazines and creates a sharp, striking look. PHOTOS, HEADINGS, BACKGROUNDS.

Light Blue: similar to yellow, it has an electric kind of feel. It also has connotations of disco lights, which relates to the target audience in the way that they would go out to gigs often. HEADINGS, SUB-HEADINGS.

Purple: a deep purple colour feels quite moody and regal, which gives a good feel to articles about certain artists. PHOTOS.

House Style: Photography

Front Cover 

• The model will be my brother, Josh Shirt.
• Jeans and a t-shirt, casual clothing. Will be with his guitar and laser drum kit.
• The location of the shoot will be in his studio in his garden. 
• Medium close-up shot, has to be for the front cover. Attracts readers through eye contact.
• Eye-level angle so it is clear to see who the person is and what he is doing.
• Representations - cool and casual image. Enjoyment and passion.

Contents

• Model - my brother, Josh Shirt.
• Clothing won't be so relevant as just hands and technology will be seen - laptop, guitar, lasers... if clothing is needed, it will be casual.
• Location - the studio or in the house.
• Close-up to capture the detail on the instruments and technology, getting the reader's attention.
• Low- and high-angle shots, to keep the photos interesting through variety. I will also use side-angles.
• The images in the contents will represent the reader's creative and musical hobbies, so it will be easy for them to find something that they are interested in reading.

Double Page Spreads

• Model - my brother, Josh Shirt.
• Casual clothing, jeans and a t-shirt, as seen on the cover. This is because the double-page spread will be the article for what is shown on the cover. He will have his guitar around his neck as he plays the laser drum kit.
• The shots for the double page spread, and any others for the full article, will be taken in his studio, where all of his equipment is set up.
• Medium long-shot, so you can see his facial expression as well as his arms and hands playing the laser drum kit.
• Almost side-on, slightly towards his front. The shot will also be slightly low-angle, connoting his control and precision movements on the laser drum kit.
• Similar to the cover image, the shot will represent a real passion for what he does. Since this photo will be larger, it hopefully will give a real sense of fun and enjoyment to the reader, too. They will be able to relate to this feeling about their hobbies.