Interview Preparation

 To prepare for an interview you can go either two paths, the interviewer or the interviewee. With my class, we went on both paths. The whole class was split into groups and then we had to prepare 5 questions to ask each other while recording it. It was decided to ask open-ended questions so that we could have a substantial recorded interview. I first wrote down some questions that I thought could evoke a good conversation then I recorded my interview and then went on to my partner's interview. I was given the choice to see the questions but I wanted it to be as genuine as possible.

Choosing a Theme

 Before picking a theme for our magazine, we were prompted to pick if we wanted to work individually or by ourselves, (I chose to go solo). After that, we had to make a list of 10 potential ideas for the magazine we wanted to produce. Some of the ideas I produced were "Old vs. New Cars", "MensHealth&Fitness", and "Healthy Habits for Healthy Hearts". This part of the magazine was helpful to me in making my final theme decision. After hearing that I'll have to take all of my own pictures, I realized that it would be difficult to capture pictures for either "Old vs. New Cars" or "MensHealth&Fitness" given the models I would need to provide. I just then decided to go with the "Healthy Habits for Healthy Hearts" theme (it's a bit changed up now but relatively the same) since I'll just have to cook and take my own pictures.

Getting Started

Back in September, we spent time learning about the basics of magazine design, which included defining a publication! 

• A publication can be defined as a platform in which information, ideas, or opinions are widely spread out to be viewed by all
• Many functions are held by publications such as education, information, entertainment, persuading, or inspiration
• There are many formats:
• Books (Yellow pages, Yearbook, Magazine)
• Newspapers
• Journals
• Websites
• Blogs

Welcome one and all!

 Welcome to my blog for Media Studies AS. This is where I'll keep track of my work and you're welcome to stay as long as you would like!😁