Time Management Reflection

The time management section was important for practical reasons. The section allowed me to record the progress of my work whist also setting targets for myself to achieve on a monthly basis through the calendar. The section meant there was a recording of my progress through the planning, production and eventual evaluation stages of my work.

Similar Product Reflections

Similar products was a section similar to the inspirations. The section explored products which were similar to my own as well as institutions which could potentially promote my brand. Within there are a lot of magazine comparisons which allowed me to form my ideas based on already existing and successful products, creating something with inspirations based on other products but also developing on those conventions to create my own unique products which could compete against these.

Potential Target Audience Reflection

The potential target audience section of my planning was one of the most important sections. The section was an exploration and insight into who my target audience was and what they wanted from a regional product. Without this section and the explorations within I would of been unable to complete and create a successful media product with a specific target audience in mind. It involves a number of surveys and interviews direct with my audience, finding out exactly what they wanted from a regional product so that I would tailor my work towards the appropriate audience.

Other Images

Media images from kylejohntaylor

Here I have gone through some of the images which featured in my media product, those which were not directly taken as part of my advanced portfolio but which I decided to feature as they were relevant to my genres, product and regional aspect.

Inspirations Reflection

Doing the inspirations section of my research and planning was an opportunity for me to explore different options I could use when creating my product. The section allowed me to discover the variables about regional magazines/products and magazines/media products in general. It is also an exploration of the progression of my magazine. Within the section you can see my exploration into different sections of my ancillary and main task, it is a recording of my inspirations and progression as I created my products.

Flat Plans & Rationals Reflection

Doing the flat plans and rationales section was almost like creating a guide for myself in which I was meant to follow. The flat plans gave me a literal shape to follow whilst the rational was a more in depth deconstruction which I would follow.

Deconstruction Reflection

The deconstruction section of my Research and Planning allowed me to discover more in terms of conventions of regional magazines and the differences that arise between that and national. The section gave me more of an insight into what sort of features should be implemented into my work and which should not, based on magazine types, audiences and regionalism or nationalism.

Magazine Article

The Baltic. Undeniably, it is one of the North Easts biggest galleries and home to hugely popular displays. None more so than their new Graphic illustration display. Lasting from October 20th until December 20th 2016.

The display combines photography, models and landscape, and mixes them with a digital art look. The contemporary look is hugely anticipated, particularly as the work was all created by northern artists. The display manages to capture a sharp contrast between the old and the new, the modern look applied in the post processing stages. Interestingly, the gallery has released both the before and after images, meaning that each piece is presented in threes. The photograph. The edits to be overlaid. The final image. The presentation provides the audiences with an insight into the different stages that an artist goes through when creating, something we as audiences often don’t get to see or appreciate.

 As well as the Graphic Illustration, the gallery has unveiled a multitude of other displays, focusing again on a mix of different photography styles. According to their website (www.baltic.com) their new galleries “are quite unlike anything we have previously had on display. This new contemporary style encapsulates the modern era and represents a new stage in our development as a gallery. We wanted to provide a display which would appeal to both old and young, regardless

of their gender, nationality, background or sexuality. We feel we have successfully implemented this into our displays and we are incredibly proud to host these regional pieces.”

We had an exclusive look prior to the opening on the display and it is safe to say the display gave us butterflies...

Although the work is fairly new, a dispute over the style of it has already arisen. Many people believe the work has hints of pop art whilst others argue it is clearly graphic illustration. Some say the work is a whole new style. What are your thoughts? Let us know your thoughts on their other new displays too!

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