Genre music Magazine - Front Cover Anlaysis

Music magazine - Front cover analysis

Music magazine - Front cover analysis

Student Magazine- Evaluation

What went well?
I personally think that my whole concept for a student magazine was a great idea. The photo I used for my front cover helped with giving the audience a clear image of what the magazine was about . The photo was bright and had sufficient lighting and therefore didn't come across as dark and gloomy.


Overall, I think for my first attempt at creating a magazine i have created a well constructed student magazine. Making this student magazine has taught me many things to consider when creating a magazine. I personally think that i gave it a good try and i am very pleased with the final outcome. I will now take the aspects that i think i didn't really do well in and make sure that my music magazine will be outstanding by making sure that everything i do is high quality work. As a whole i have thoroughly enjoyed making a student magazine and i am excited to move on and make a music magazine.

Final student magazine - front cover

Final student magazine - Contents page

Student magazine planning/ Contents page photos

I decided to include these specific photos on my contents page as I think that they help show what and how a students life should consist of to be come successful  in whatever they want to do. They also match with some of the sell lines I used on the front cover of the magazine. They also help create a clear image for the reader of what is included in the magazine and consider what the models/ are doing in the photo to give them an efficient view of how they can revise or work in school.

Student magazine planning/ Front cover photos

I like the lighting in this photo. However i do not like the way my model is positioned and part of the text book on the table is cut off.

My model is not looking directly at camera which does not  show direct address to the reader.

I like how my model is positioned in this picture although the lighting in this photo is not great as it makes the picture look quite dark. Also the textbook in the photo is cut off.

I love the lighting in this photo and the way my model is positioned as she is sitting up straight and looking directly at the camera. I like the angle of the  shot as it shows her facial expression and looks radiant - This is the look I am going for as I want the photo to send a positive message to the reader. Therefore, i have chosen this photo as my front cover.

School magazine - Pencil sketch

 Front Cover

                   

          

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Student magazine- plan

What is the name of your magazine? What are the connotations of the name?

My masthead is going to be called 'Achieve'. The connotations of the masthead is  for students to reach their goals in life and work hard for the grades they want. Studying hard and concentrating on their chosen subjects will lead to success, and a sense of achievement.In addition to this, the masthead can also connote that nothing is impossible and that an individual can accomplish anything once they put their minds to it.

What will be your front cover story and how will you visualise this?

The cover story will be about what every student should do which is focusing on their chosen subjects and studying hard. This will be visualised by  the model sitting down , in front of them will be textbooks of different subjects, highlighters and post it notes  to show the importance of revision, reading and being organised in the way you study. The model will also be smiling to send out a clear message to  my target audience that staying positive will help with achieving your best.

Who is the target audience?

My target audience for this magazine is for both male and female college students who are 16-19 years of age. My target audience is specifically college students as they all want to achieve their best in school to pursue their dream career in the future.

What sort of shot will it be?( close up, mid shot, high angle?)

The shot of my main image will be a mid shot of the model looking directly at the camera. This will show that the model is giving direct address to the the reader.

What mise-en-scene will be required for the photography? (e.g. location, props,clothing)

- The model will be looking directly at the camera

- The model will be wearing the sixth form's uniform

- Their facial expression will be of them smiling 

- In front of the model will be textbooks

- A table for the textbooks,highlighters, pencil case to be layed out

- A chair for the model to sit on

- The location will be either the library or an open area around the school which is peaceful

- The lighting will be bright on the model to show that they are significant in portraying the whole concept of the magazine

What would be your headline and how will it match the main image?

The headline is going to be Dream, Believe, Succeed. These words are all positive and link well to the main image as it expresses the importance of taking college life seriously to succeed, fulfill their dreams and believe that anything is possible. This will also be shown through the models facial expression and the mise en scene used

What colour scheme do you want and explain why?

The colours i would like to use in my student magazine are navy blue, white, red, black and  grey because they are bold yet simple colours which  will attract the reader. I also think that the colours i have chosen will make the magazine look presentable. In addition to this, as my magazine is aimed at college students who are both male and female, the colours i have chosen is suitable for both genders.

 

 

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