Main Brief

To design a front cover, contents and double page spreadof a new music magazine. All images and text used must be original, a minimum of four images must be used.

Preliminary task Evaluation

What have you learnt from completing this task?

By completing this exercise I have been able to apply the same skills I used in GCSE Media and some new terminolgy and software in order to achieve a professional looking magazine front cover. I have also learnt how to use various new technology devices and apply them efficiently which therefore developed my understanding of these areas further.
In addition I also learnt how to manage my time effectively and manage the time I was given to the best of my ability. Therefore these skills will help me in the future of media but also in education and as I develop through life. I have learnt other life skills like sticking to deadlines and meeting certain briefs and becoming an independent learner which will help me complete tasks quicker, efficiently and to the best of my ability.
Another thing I learnt was how to analyse different media texts and genres to expand my media knowledge in order to achieve my best possible grade and to help me in the future of media.

How have you used technology?

I have used various technology and software to achieve my final outcome, these include photoshop, a camera and more. It was my first time using the basics of photoshop and I did struggle yet I am still happy with the outcome I achieved. I also used the camera on my phone for my main image in order to make it quicker to upload onto the computer as I was running out of time. I would of liked to use a college camera in order to understand the functions more and expand my knowledge of new techonology that I am yet to use.
 In addition I also used a new form of software that I was unaware of until this task; we used blogger which is a site where you can display your work and ideas in a creative and neat fashion. You can choose your own layout and display pattern so you can show what sory of personality you obtain without making your work look less professional.
I also learnt how to transfer my images for my front cover onto the computer and make them look professional and meet the genre of my front cover.

What conventions have you used and why?

I used most of the main conventions of a front cover such as the skyline, masthead, main image and many more. I also used a simple yet effective colour scheme in order for my main information and text stood out and attracted my chosen target audience. I also added in some feature stories that would of been included in the full magazine to make it look believable and to fill up empty space, yet not make the cover look confusing or busy.
In my main image I made sure my model is giving a direct mode of address to the audience which makes the audience feel like their getting attention and like they are the main focus.
I also made sure my feature stories linked in with the college magazine genre; I did this by adding feature story titles based on univercities and revision tips, yet I also suggested make-up, fashion, sport and music to interest the consumer both about the educational side of college yet also feed into what they do in their free time in order to attract the vast amount of audience possible.

What would you change if you were to do this task again?

If I was to redo this task I would of used a professional college camera for my photos in order to achieve a high quality and focused image, I would also play around with differemt amd more adventurous colour schemes to make my product stand out and make it look one of a kind.
I would also of liked to manage my time more effectivly as I almost missed the deadline and I would of liked to of spend more time on certain aspects of my front cover in order for it to be the best of my ability. I enjoyed this task and I would of liked to do it again so I can learn from my mistakes and my feedback given in order to improve my final outcome and achieve a higher grade overall.
I also would of liked to personalise my blog more and also make it more presentable and easier to follow, as I think it is important for my blog to look at its best as it is what all my work is displayed on and it should look uniformed and show exactly what piece of work is what and it should show that I put time and effort into each piece.

final front cover

Camera angles

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Mise-en-scene

Location

 

1. In main oak corridor

 

2.Computer room

 

3.Library

 

4.Campus-outdoor

 

5.Wilson social area

 

6.Canteen

 

7.Outside main gates on looking main building

 

8. Ash art rooms

 

9.Sports hall

 

10.Theatre

 

 

Props

 

 

1.Folders

 

2.Textbooks

 

3.Laptops

 

4.Stationary

 

5.Books

 

6.Musical instuments

 

7.Art equipment

 

8.Sports equipment

 

9.Science equipment

 

10.Wyke prospectus

 

Clothing

 

1.Smart/Casual

 

2.Lab coats and goggles

 

3.Sports team kit

 

4.Dance clothing

 

5.Leotard for dance

 

6.Production costumes

Feature Story Ideas

Feature Story Ideas

 

1. This weeks amazing UCAS Extra discounts!

 

2. Experts top 10 revision tips

 

3. Billboards top 10 tracks of this week!

 

4.Feashers party antics!

 

5. Up and coming local music artists

 

6.Fresh off the highstreet-5 autumn looks for less

 

7. Hair and makeup tips from our experts!

 

8. See the latest film reviews around your area

 

9.What do uni's really look for in a potential student?

 

10. Expert tips on how to pass your theory and practical driving test

Double page spread digital drafts

 

 

Contents page digital and applied drafts

Colour schemes

Magazine name ideas

Magazine name ideas

 

1) Wyke Weekly

 

2) College Press

 

3) College Mag

 

4) Window Into Wyke

 

5) Students Only

 

6) College Know How

 

7) Survival

 

8) Insite

 

9)OBT (onto bigger things)

 

10) Essential

 

11) Student Talk

 

12) Student Weekly

 

13) Everything

 

14) College Life

 

15) Student Life

Digital Drafts Front Cover

Mood Board



 

I have chosen these images to put on my mood board as I fit the taget audience for my magazines and this is what me and my friends, of the same age group are interested in. I have also used some stereotypical 'teenage interests' as to suit people with different tastes and interests as me yet still stuck to the taget audience age range. 

Conventions research

Semiotics/LIIAR analysis

Language

In media this term doesn’t mean just texts, letters or words; it also includes images, content, theme and purpose. It also helps the audience understand: layout, design, use of written language, use of photography and illustration.

 

Institution

This is the company that makes the media text and the organisations responsible for the production, marketing and distribution.

 

Ideology

These are the ideas behind why things are being presented, including attitudes, beliefs and values.

 

Audience

These are people that consume the media texts; it includes target audience, mass audience and individuals.

 

Representation

How social groups are represented for example gender in a positive or negative light. It also includes why they have chosen the colours, objects and texts in certain places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The focal point of this camera shot, which is also the main image of this advert, is the unicorn’s muzzle which also draws the consumers to the mint even though it is the smallest object on the page. The camera angle used in this shot is as if the viewer is gazing upwards at the unicorn as the unicorns gaze is not level with the viewers, this connotes that the unicorn is superior and dominant. This also relates to the word ‘discerning’ which is included in the adverts slogan and in also links into the fact that unicorns are mythological and from a fantasy realm.

This advert has a white background which also runs through the actual advert itself. The company ‘TREBOR’ have used the white theme throughout in order to show purity and add a fantasy like feel to the campaign. White is also looks modern and is associated with more luxurious items. They have emphasised the theme of luxury furthermore by adding a long evening glove is a contrasting colour of black this is also associated with wealth and class. The framing of this shot also makes the owner of the gloved had not shown which also shows mystery.

You could also say that the black evening gloves and jewellery are included to emphasize the quality of the product, this is interesting as in someone was to feed a horse (as this is the closest thing to a unicorn) then they most typically wouldn’t be wearing a black evening glove. We would expect someone in pale, subtle colours as that is what most riding clothing show. Therefore this advert is showing the expert quality of the mint that can’t be fed to your typical horse as it is too much of I higher quality. The diamond jewellery can be said to signify wealth and success which also relates to the slogan ‘sweet success’. They also include an image of the packet which is the only object in the advert to portray strong, bold colours and it is also located central at the bottom so it is eye level with the consumer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this advert pink in used in the background in both dark and subtle tones, this makes it the predominate colour. The target audience is men and more specifically men over the age of 18, therefore they have used a male model around that age to sell and advertise the product. This is so that men will see the advert and want to fulfil his role as it is shown here. It is also clear that it is aimed at over 18s as it is very sexual with the positioning of the models and the amount of skin on show. There is a women lusting over him as he is giving the audience a direct mode of address. As this advert is specifically aimed at men, here they are objectifying women almost as a prize or award if you wear this cologne. She is also being dismissed by the male model as he stares into the camera with a very confident look on his face. The tagline also shows that ‘JOOP!’ are trying to break the stereotypical concept of girls wear pink and men wear blue. Therefore this advert makes the target audience think that if they wear this cologne they will become confident, lusted over and masculine.

Brief:
To design a College magazine front cover and mock up contents page. Images used on the front cover must be original.