Front cover attempt

Front cover

From this i learnt what to do with photoshop, as it is a thing I am well experienced with and done the front cover. A way this could be improved is by having more information on and add a plug/puff. More detail to the cover could also give the music magazine cover more depth. 

Finished products

College Magazine 

Front Cover 

A dominant image was chosen for the front cover because it makes the magazine stand out, more intriguing and can attract more people to read on as it is a striking image used for the cover. The pull quote used says 'I did it... only just' these adds humorous element to the magazine demonstrating a light and informal tone as it isn't asking to be taken seriously. The quote also works well with the image as it creates the image of triumph and winning. A long shot was used for the dominant image because it shows the scale and helps with showing their victory.

Contents page

The images used within the contents page is primarily long and extreme long shots as a way to the scale of the college and that it should be taken seriously. The multiple sub images give the page depth and teases the magazine but at the same time withholds key information about the stories with lots more to be read by the reader. A way to improve this would be to possibly add more features to the page, as a way to give it more depth and detail to get the readers attention better.

Flat Plans

Front cover flat plan

For this we took inspiration from previous students work and also looked at our deconstructions of other magazine covers. We know that the it is important to have the masthead at the top of the page as it makes the issue stand out properly and shows the impotence of what is being read. A pull quote was also used to give authenticity to the magazine and show it is a good place. 

Contents page flat plan

For this we decided to use multiple images for the contents page as an interesting way to tease the reader without giving away any essential information interwoven with text for the pages within the magazine. So the page is interesting with images teasing the stories in the issue and not giving away too much as the page numbers will give the context to the magazine.

costume and prop ideas

This showed me what I could use of my original images, how to set them and what the model should wear to get across a specific message for example wearing jeans it shows they are more casual and relatable. so from this I have learnt that the use of costume and props can help get across the tone/message of the magazine.

survey

This showed the majorities within my audience and from this I learnt what to focus on with my magazine and what key areas to look at as a way to meet the demands/expectations of my target audience.

Audience Profiles

From this i learned that there could be a quiet wide range of people within my target audience as there is different age groups presented; as well as that I have looked at three different types of people because one is most likely not to enjoy my magazine (profile 1), another might have a slight interest (profile 2) and the other will really enjoy what will feature with my magazine (profile 3).

Target audience

From this I have looked at what to expect with my target audience, from there hair and clothing styles, to what they drink and even films that could represent who they are. I can learn what the audience could expect from my magazine and will help with designing  the magazine.