Thursday, 4 March 2010
Monday, 22 February 2010
Planning and Research
Typefaces and Fonts
As you can see I have created a few names of the magazine, extracted from my school name. I have tried to vary my labeling of my magazine to give myself more options to choose from. I will possibly cancel down the names from my selection to three respectable identifications. Afterwards I will then ask people, specifically my target audience and ask them which of the three names would seem eye catching and appealing. In my opinion a title of a magazine should consist of a representation and associated with the content inside the magazine. According to the mastheads they all attain the word ‘Heston’, hence telling the reader straight away that it will affect people in the area and from the school.
Next to the chosen magazine mastheads are the typefaces in which they are written in. Different typefaces convey different effects and should be used in certain cases. For example, if I were designing a magazine for men I would possibly choose a thick bold and large font type, as with women I may use a more delicate and streamlined text.
Layout
From the flat plans above, going towards my finished flat plan on the right, each one has been developed. the middle flat plan was created first, moving the left comes afterwards which attains more of a completed theme. This is because I considered using a button/ flash and an anchor/ model credit. A button/ flash is usually brightly coloured and attractive, attaining a information stating, e.g. 'win tickets to school play/trip'.
Focusing on my flat plan (on the right), I would recognise the layout as fairly balanced. This is because it shows signs of uniqueness and style intertwined with a touch of professionalism. This is shown through the use of positioning of the text boxes, specifically where the small images and cover lines are not straight but rotated slightly to make the front page edgy and consist of character. These are amongst other features such as the title, which has a simple standard layout position. In addition to this, a left third is clearly presented and should show a natural column in relation to the image. The layout of the magazine could perhaps be improved by making space for some teasers and a strap line commenting on a school slogan. This will also improve and ensure a more positive attraction towards the reader. A possible slogan could be ‘strengthening our community through excellence in education’.
Features
The front page of the mag/newsletter should contain stories that interest the reader, also known as the target audience. However, simultaneously luring the reader into purchasing and reading the text inside.
Since my magazine is about the Heston school and the issue of not having built a new common room for sixth form students, I will consider the following stories:
An interview with the headmaster
Responses of the 6th formers and teachers
Other unrelated stories:
Abroad trips for students to Berlin and New York New
construction on campus
These stories will form a sense connection between the reader and the magazine almost acting like a third person informing what is going on in school. Also, these particular points will possibly give students and teachers a greater insight of what they can take part in and what the headmaster is going to do about certain issues.
Research on magazines and their image/s
Magazines use specific images to create and portray a story in a more visual sense. Images can be very direct and can have a huge impact on the reader. This is because certain pictures can symbolise what the magazine is about and therefore will relate to particular people. For example, focusing on the GQ magazine, printed on the front page is the Irish actor Colin Farrell. The male representative of GQ is wearing a fashionable, stylish suit. This immediately suggests the magazine contains some sort of information of the latest clothes and fashion, hence luring the individuals who are interested in their appearance. Focusing on the image itself, from the colourful background of Colin Farrell has made him well known in parts of the world. As a useful technique used by the magazine have mirrored Colin’s life style to the magazine. The reason for this is the person on the front of the magazine may tell a story presented to the reader, in this case Colin Farrell can be linked in with the skyline of the page.
http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/
This GQ website relates to the magazine as it advertises celebraty stories. The magazine is also an insight to the wedsite and acts as a first sight of tha name GQ, being able to lead the readers to the actual website, as the website is shown on the side of the magazine.
This GQ website relates to the magazine as it advertises celebraty stories. The magazine is also an insight to the wedsite and acts as a first sight of tha name GQ, being able to lead the readers to the actual website, as the website is shown on the side of the magazine.
Introduction to preliminary task
The preliminary task consists of using DTP (Quark/Publisher) and Photoshop which should be required to produce a front page of a new school. In this case I am using my high school, ‘Heston Community School’ to design my front page of my magazine.
I hope to achieve and to create a positive impression of my front cover, as I would like it to seem eye catching and interesting. Additionally, I would also try and learn to extend my knowledge of Photoshop and to improve my skills which can be considered in the future for greater uses.
The main requirements for this preliminary task are to have a medium shot of an image, situated on the front page. Along with the medium shot image, appropriate laid out text and a masthead should also be included on the front page. I will try to use these requirements to portray an affect towards the reader. This includes the deliberate positioning of the features of the front page, in order to present an eye-catching approach towards the target audience.
‘Heston Community School’ has accomplished a great success of rebranding the school as having built a new building, known as the ‘Hogarth Building’. As a result, my idea covers on how the school has developed in a positive manner. This is because the new building offers new equipment, such as computers and interactive white boards. In addition this will prove beneficial to students, particularly the sixth formers as they can use their free periods and study in the new library.
The new building for students, especiallu for A- level pupils, hence making my target audience the sixth form group, specifically 17- 19 year olds. When creating a front page for this particular audience, the front page should seem to convey a funky and young adult appeal, to attract certain individuals. Additionally, I hope to suggest a trendy magazine cover, however, I should do this very carefully. This is because although the magazine refers mainly to pupils, this does not mean that older people (teachers) or even younger students can read the text. Therefore I hope to create a range of audiences by creating the magazine consisting of a balance of style and yet having a sense of professionalism. Teachers should also read this magazine because the magazine should also convey a more structured and informed manner, thereby suggesting appropiate material for them.
The purpose of my publication is to inform students and teachers about news and any events that have occured or that are going to take palce. The magazine should also raise the voice of students show what certain people think about differnt issues. Teachers should also be informed as trips and other situations may affect them.
If my magazine was real, I think it should be distributed monthly. The reason for this is that the magazine focuses on the the different things hapening in the school. Although some individuals know what's occuring in the schol but may need an update, which is why I think it would be best if the magazine came out monthly. This will also create an idea of something new every month and therefore the magazine will not get boring.
I will try to attract students and teachers to read this from different features of the magazine. For example, the typeface will not seem too childish, such as ‘bubble writing’ and at the same time not too strict. I will also use a fair amount of bright colours and images to create an eye- catching magazine. On the magazine there could be a possibility that it could also attain sub headings and a few bullet points, explaining what the magazine content is.
In order to achieve my full potential of creativity, I will experiment with different programs. Photoshop is one of the programs that I enjoy using as it provides great effects, which can be applied to my uses. It will also assist me in attracting my audience from the creative design tools it has. Another element I will test is the layout of the page. This may prove significant as it may determine how my magazine is perceived from viewers.
I hope to achieve and to create a positive impression of my front cover, as I would like it to seem eye catching and interesting. Additionally, I would also try and learn to extend my knowledge of Photoshop and to improve my skills which can be considered in the future for greater uses.
The main requirements for this preliminary task are to have a medium shot of an image, situated on the front page. Along with the medium shot image, appropriate laid out text and a masthead should also be included on the front page. I will try to use these requirements to portray an affect towards the reader. This includes the deliberate positioning of the features of the front page, in order to present an eye-catching approach towards the target audience.
‘Heston Community School’ has accomplished a great success of rebranding the school as having built a new building, known as the ‘Hogarth Building’. As a result, my idea covers on how the school has developed in a positive manner. This is because the new building offers new equipment, such as computers and interactive white boards. In addition this will prove beneficial to students, particularly the sixth formers as they can use their free periods and study in the new library.
The new building for students, especiallu for A- level pupils, hence making my target audience the sixth form group, specifically 17- 19 year olds. When creating a front page for this particular audience, the front page should seem to convey a funky and young adult appeal, to attract certain individuals. Additionally, I hope to suggest a trendy magazine cover, however, I should do this very carefully. This is because although the magazine refers mainly to pupils, this does not mean that older people (teachers) or even younger students can read the text. Therefore I hope to create a range of audiences by creating the magazine consisting of a balance of style and yet having a sense of professionalism. Teachers should also read this magazine because the magazine should also convey a more structured and informed manner, thereby suggesting appropiate material for them.
The purpose of my publication is to inform students and teachers about news and any events that have occured or that are going to take palce. The magazine should also raise the voice of students show what certain people think about differnt issues. Teachers should also be informed as trips and other situations may affect them.
If my magazine was real, I think it should be distributed monthly. The reason for this is that the magazine focuses on the the different things hapening in the school. Although some individuals know what's occuring in the schol but may need an update, which is why I think it would be best if the magazine came out monthly. This will also create an idea of something new every month and therefore the magazine will not get boring.
I will try to attract students and teachers to read this from different features of the magazine. For example, the typeface will not seem too childish, such as ‘bubble writing’ and at the same time not too strict. I will also use a fair amount of bright colours and images to create an eye- catching magazine. On the magazine there could be a possibility that it could also attain sub headings and a few bullet points, explaining what the magazine content is.
In order to achieve my full potential of creativity, I will experiment with different programs. Photoshop is one of the programs that I enjoy using as it provides great effects, which can be applied to my uses. It will also assist me in attracting my audience from the creative design tools it has. Another element I will test is the layout of the page. This may prove significant as it may determine how my magazine is perceived from viewers.
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