Ideas for photo shoot & research

For front cover:

• Teenager

For contents page:

• Graphics and art
• Music CD covers

Examples:-

I have looked at some teenager themed magazines of which I will include on my post...

These show the type of magazine teenagers read and are interested in.

Process of designing 2

These are my latest designs with different colour background effects, text colour and fonts along with a much improved contents page...

Changes will include:

• Finalising the contents page - ajusting page numbers and adding more topics into the magazine
• Adding images to the front cover (sent to behind) & contents (added in the 'image' text box) page during week 3

Process of designing 1

Designing the front cover and contents page - its starting to take shape as a magazine...

Adding fonts, text and colour to the whole magazine. I have choosen the name 'LCS Magazine'.

Draft Layouts



Which design do you prefer for front cover and contents page?

Textual Analysis

In Student I.D. Xmas Edition, the front cover has a plain white background along with 3 images, which are quite joyful and bright. The ribbon adds festivity to the front cover, it works well because of the red on the white background. An 'In This Issue' preview is displayed on the front page to promote and tell its audience whats inside. The logo is the title...the co-ordinated colour scheme works alongside the logo colours. The layout of the front cover is quite spacious making the front cover just as effective and attract than an overloaded magazine.

The contents page of Student I.D. Xmas Edition has an Children in Need photograph with caption and information on how much money was raised. A rating of Lovin' or hatin' showing different topics / subjects which can be improved, changed and debated about. The layout of the content page numbers are just simply listed down the left handside in small text size and also in a simple font style such as Times New Roman. The use of pink, green and purple bring the page alive and make it more interesting as these colours are used for blocks of text acting as a background.

Questionnaire

What information would you expect in the student magazine?

• Careers advice
• Music
• Film & game reviews
• Art section

Do you currently read any of the student material available within our college?

• Yes
• No

How much would you pay for a student magazine?

• 50p
• £1
• £1.50
• £2

Should a large image be used on the front cover of the magazine?

• Yes
• No

What main colour theme(s) should be used throughout the magazine?

• Black
• Red
• White
• Yellow
• Orange

What name would be suitable to call the student magazine?

• EG Magazine
• Distinct
• Magnatitude
• LCS Magazine

Comparison of student mags.

Etc Mag.

• Front cover - bold with photo / image
• Alcohol  content lesson
• Career information and advice
• Issue No.
• Contents very clear layout, simple with photos down the side
• 'Randomness' page with everything and anything eg. 'Dragon's Den Academy'

Student ID Mag. - Christmas Edition

• Plain front cover with logo, edition type, issue no., 'In this issue'
• Enterprise, children in need, contents section merged into pages.
• 'Meet the teacher' section
• Focus's on an area eg. Dance
• Interview with students
• Gallery page
• Voting page 'Email Student ID to cast your vote'

Student ID Mag.

• Full page of photographs
• Staff profile

Action Plan

Week 1 (15th November 2010)
Write action plan
Create blog
Comparison of student mags.
Audience questionnaire
Draft pages

Week 2 (22nd November 2010)
Create design layouts
Textual analysis (1 cover, 1 contents)

Week 3 (29th November 2010)
Edit photos
Create cover and contents
Organise photo shoot
Evaluation (part 1)

Week 4 (6th Decemeber 2010)
Create cover and contents
Audience feedback
Evaluation (part 2)