Focus Group

I interviewed three different people aged between 16-18 years old and asked them questions about both themselves, school life and what types of magazines the choose to read. As part of my focus group these selected students will gives their views and feedback on my flat plan.


Bronte Horncastle

Age: 18

Sixth Form/College: St Bernards High School

Subjects Studying: English Literature, Biology and Drama

Favourite Subject: Drama

Interests: listening to music, socializing, Dancing

Favourite aspect of a Magazine: the pictures 

Least favourite aspect of a Magazine: the advertising

Favourite Magazine(s): Elle, OK
Time spent reading magazines: 3 hours a week

Anna Bradford

Age: 16

Sixth Form/College:

Southend High School for Girls

Subjects Studying: Maths, Media, Sociology, Business Studies and Economics

Favourite Subject: Media
Interests: Sport

Favourite aspect of a Magazine:  The Interviews

Least favourite aspect of a Magazine: Reviews

Favourite Magazine(s): Nme

Time spent reading magazines: 1 hour a week

Harriet Trayling

Age: 16

Sixth Form/College: Southend High School for Girls

Subjects Studying: Media, English literature, French

Favourite Subject: English literature

Interests: Reading, Singing

Favourite aspect of a Magazine: Fashion Features 

Least favourite aspect of a Magazine: Celebrity interviews

Favourite Magazine(s): Vogue and Grazia

Time spent reading magazines: 2 hours a week