C2 tom bousfield

1. what does the title of the magazine suggest?

"The title suggests that is is unique to other magazines. For 15+"
"The title suggests that the magazine because it is called 'Alternative' It maybe suggests an indie genre"
"The title suggests that the magainze is different to other music magazines"
"To me the title suggests it's a magaizne for late teens and thats it's not like all other magazines"

2.What Genre of music does the magazine use?

"I'd say indie, the band names on the cover just seem to scream that at me. also it has that sort of vibe"
"Indie, artist are mentioned on the cover"
"I think it focuses on indie music because of the names used like Arctic Monkeys"
"The genre looks indie because of the photos, the artists used and the layout"

3. Does my magazine pages look professional? If so why?

"The pages look professional because they arn't over complicated, the fonts are consistant and also the colour is consistant."
"Professional-images work in the 'tone' of the magazine. It has consistant fonts and colours which work well together. Everything kept in simplisitic style"
"The pages look professional because they are well laid out and clear. It sticks to the same colour scheme"
"The photos look professional, so does the layout and the double page spread. The layout and fonts used on the contents looks less professional"

4. Does the front cover seem genuine?

"The cover seems pretty genuine because of the barcode. The layout of the cover has got enough to make you want to read on. Also the straplines grab your attention making it seem more genuine and professional"
"genuine because it captures easy intrests by mentioning big artists that everyone wants to know about. The top strapline also catches attention the photos and the use of the barcode look very professional"
"very genuine"
"The front cover seems very genuine because the photo looks professional and also because it uses things like a barcode and sunheadings"

5.Does the contents page intrest you and make you want to read on?
"It informs on main features and captures. there are 'big names'. there could be more on the page e.g. editors note"
"the contents page both intrests me and makes me want to read on; the articles seem as they'd be quite interesting however i think it's just a little to plain and could be improved a little in terms of images."
"A bit of both"
" it just infroms really using different fonts and colours make it intresting"

6.Does the article seem like a real piece?

"I think the article is quite interesting and its like a real piece of journalism; it holds the readers attention, the band is interesting, basically it makes me want to keep reading"
"Yes it does because the questions are all interesting and all the answers seem genuine"
"sounds journalistic"
"It reads really well and keeps the readers interest. It seems really genuine and realistic. Interesting use of different fronts for the title. constantly keep focus of promoting the band at Glatonbury and theier album."

7.Is the article unique and does it capture the readers attention?

"yes it's layout is interesting and it's different to the layout of feature articles in other magazines which makes me wounder if the article itself is different to other magaiznes."
"it's different to feature articles that i've seen before and that's quite interesting. It easily captures the attention. Pictures seem genuine and are in tone with the article content and band image"
"Yes"
"Yes because it's clear and easy to read but it could have more photographs"