Evaluation

Pictures:

On my original draft, there were pictures displayed that didn’t show why they were on the magazine or if they had a relation to the front cover. Originally I thought that it just introduced the schools different aspects, however, it then occurred to me that the same pictures would not be issued on every school magazine, so they should have a good relation to the cover lines presented.

Therefore, on my second draft,  I moved the cove lines and matched them to the appropriate picture. This will make the reader aware of what is in the magazine and what the is occurring in the photographs

In addition, I could have used an outline to frame the photographs displayed at the bottom of the page in order for them to standout against the background photograph. Also, this means that it would reflect off the white text I have included on the page, meaning that it will get more attention because the colour white will direct the readers eye's to look at the photograph. 

When taking the photographs in the photo shoot, I wanted to capture a range to choose from, but also include one that has a mid shot of a student. Therefore to make this picture different, I made the mid shot an over the shoulder shot to show the perspectives of the school. When it came to choosing my main image for my front cover, I decided to choose one that included all three of the students together to emphasis a friendly atmosphere. However, looking at my magazine, I should have used an alternative image that would get more attention, such as using an image that created eye-contact to the reader. 

Cover lines:

The cover lines were all in identical font, size and colour. Therefore they did not make each other stand out as they were all the same. This means that they would not catch the readers attention and less people are likely to read my magazine. Therefore, to improve I would need to include different ways to present the cover lines so they reflect of each other. 
With in the second cover, I introduces some more cover lines that used different fonts and sizes. This means they would contrast each other and get more attention- this means that the magazine would appear more professional.

Head Master:
The main title uses a different font against the cover lines, so it stands out.
Also, it is in the colour, black, to stand out from the background. Also black is considered a 'professional' colour, unlike luminous colours because it is a neutral colour. Therefore, it will still grab attention but it will still appear professional.
To improve my covers head master, I could use a different colour that is still considered professional, like blue or green, to make it stand out more than the colour black. Alternatively, I could have outlines the text, so it would standout more. This means it would grab more attention, and people are more likely to read this magazine.

Cover Features:
To make my product appear more professional, I could have included features such as: a date, issue number or a bar code, as this is what would be included in a real magazine. 

Conclusion
Overall, I have learnt about magazine features and have attempted to include them on my magazine such as the use of bar codes and titles. However, I believe that I still need to learn the new techniques on photoshop and Indesign in order to create a better quality magazine.

School Magazine Cover - Draft 2

Peer Assessment

school magazine cover - Draft 1

Font Types

Photographs

Skeleton Diagram

School Magazine Analysis

1: The subtitles and headmaster match to compliment each other. However, they don't stand out because of this, so if opposite colours aren't used with titles then the subtitles will less likely be read as they are not bold. Therefore, to improve it, The susbtitles should be brighter and in the colour yellow. This is becvause blue and yellow are iopposite colours on the primary colour wheel; as a result the titles will be more bold.

2: The photograph displays the school with in the background of the photograph, this shows of the school and gives the reader an idea of what the school looks like. Unfortunately, the student exhibited is presented in casual clothing. By showing him in a grey hoodie, makes the school look less professional. So, if the srudent wore business dress or school uniform, the school would look more accomplished.

3: The red incentives that present captions, stand out because of the colour red against the background. This means that reader will read this as it is bold in comparison to other text as it ascts as a border.

4:The prom photo makes the reader aware of the news with in the school. although they have not read the magazine. This is an advantage because it persuades people to read the magazine as they are intregued by the photo displayed. To improve this, the photograph should be bigger and have a border to project it more to the reader.

1: The headmaster is on the lower half of the page and is on a slant. This is unusual because the main title is normally at the top of the cover to grab attention. This is effective because it stands out as it is different from the majority of other magazine covers. Also, the title is related to the background as it the green outline of the title compliments the use of green in the background border.

2: Secondly, the photograph of the young boy advertises the magazine, as it makes direct contact to the reader as the child's face is visible. Also, the young boy is displayed in a red top; the colour red is the opposite colour to the use of blue in the background. Therefore it stands out and grabs the readers attention. However, to improve it though child could look up to the camera shot to make eye-contact that will draw in the reader.

3: There is a lack of subtitles and cover line's, this means the reader is not made aware of what the magazine consists of, this will not persuade them to read the magazine. Therefore, to improve, the cover need more subtitles to allude the reader why they should read the magazine.


4: There is a website (source,) that shows the reader where to go for more information also, the logo presented, means that the reader can recognise the logo else where and on other magazines.

1: The headmaster stands out from the white background and is at the top of the page, this is an advantage as it immediately tells the reader what the magazine is about.  To improve the main title, a colourful border could have been used to make it more eye-catching.

2: The main image is of to young students in school uniform working on high technical equipment, this means that the reader knows that the 'Prep School' can afford good quality equipment. In relation to their smart dress, they make the school look professional, The positioning of the first student, looking in to the camera, creates eye contact; this looks the reader in as the boy is the main focus. Also, the glasses they are both wearing, most probably to do with the computers, are a humorous technique that invites the reader in as they want to know why the students are wearing matching glasses. Additionally, the background displays the learning strategies the school has and the work they invent. This introduces the school with a welcoming atmosphere and a good attitude towards learning. Moreover, to improve this, the cover needs to be colourful so it is more bold to catch the readers attention, they could do this by using badges and boarders. This will conclude that more people will be interested in the magazine.

3: There is a subtitle at the bottom left of the cover, it alludes the reader about the school and what it is known for. However, it is written in white to match the text. This makes it difficult to read against the background. So, it would need a thicker boarder or use another font/colour to make it more visible.

4: There is a lack of cover line's, as a result, the reader knows less about the magazine and will less likely want to read it. This means that cover line's should be used down the left side of the cover; to allude the reader about the content of the magazine and not take attention away from the main image.

Plans for a photoshoot!

 

shot list

                                                                        Shot List



Shot 1.Three people reading.
In the library on a desk during a school day. Three male students,  studying with books and writing in too note pads.  They will be dressed in smart business dress to portray sixth form pupils. 

Shot 2. The camera will shoot from an 'over the shoulder shot,' where it will take a picture of students having a conversation with the view going past someones shoulder. Preferably the persons shoulder should be a blazer to make the school look as professional as possible. 

Shot 3.  This shot will reveal the many talents of the students, in order to attract people to the magazine. By a photograph of a student playing a guitar shows of the musical ability of the pupils and would persuade the public that the school supports all subjects.

Shot 4. Shot of student typing on a computer. This displays that the students are well skilled with technology and behaves when working. Additionally, it shows that the school has wealth as their students have access to high quality equipment.

magazine cover features

                                                 Magazine Cover Features

In order to understand what a magazine needs on the front cover to attract the target market, I have shared this link to expand my knowledge of how the techniques on the covere give effects to the reader. 

To give examples...

 Coloures: The opposite use of colours such as red and yellow, compliment each other to stand out. As they are very close to be opposite coloures on the colour wheel, they grab the audiences eye and they are more likely to read the magazine.

Pictures: The model is making direct eye contact to the audience which also attracts people to read the magazine.

Title: By the model's head covering the magazines title, indicates that the magazine is well known and famous because the title is expected to be known by everyone; so this means the magazine can afford to cover up the title.

Subtitles: The subtitles ensure that the reader knows what he content of the magazine is. The font of the subtitles are sharp; this means that it stands out to the reader as the style of the writing does not give a relaxed feeling. Where as, if the font was curvy it would give a calm sensation to the reader and they would not feel the urge to read the magazine as they font does not stand out in comparison.

Layers:  With in the magazine cover, layers have been used to bring forward some statements and titles. This, therefore makes, each statement seem more striking and gets attention from the reader. In conclusion, the reader will more likely want to buy this magazine as it attracts them with different factors that reach out to the target market.

http://www.slideshare.net/HelaBellil/analysing-magazine-front-covers