Final Magazine Cover for Preliminary task

Here is my final product from my preliminary task with improvements from feedback compared with my previous version.

Evaluation of Final Product for Preliminary Task

my final product i feel follows a number of different conventional features that make it successful as a front cover. the first being that there is a large mast head clearly located at the top of the page, which makes it clear to the reader what the magazine is. the mast head has also been given a special effect to enhance it and make the text look more exciting and appealing to the reader. the effect also makes the mast head stand out from the rest of the front cover and makes it one of the first things the reader will look at when seeing the magazine. the front cover also has images on it to make it more visually appealing and this will encourage the reader and make them interested in the magazine for longer. the front cover also highlights some of the main stories and articles that are included in the magazine, which again encourages the reader to the magazine and makes them want to buy the magazine to read the stories inside. i think there is a level of professionalism about this product due to a maintained colour scheme and a consistent font being used through out. this makes the product look organised and clear, making it easier for the reader to read. also the two lower down images that are included are merged together which makes the product look more professional and whole, meaning it will appeal more to the appropriate audience. from this task i have learnt the importance of maintaining a professional theme and organised structure and also how much information you give away about the contents of the magazine. this is important because you don't want to give away too little that it doesnt interest the reader, but you don't want to give away too much that there is no point in the reader buying the magazine to read the whole article. i have learnt about the improtance

Terms for magazine front covers

price- how much the magazine costs

central image- the main image located in the centre of the page

anchorage text- used in media to attach meaning to something 

buzz word-  word or phrase connected with a specialized field or group that usually sounds important or technical, most commonly seen as a slogan

puffs- Words or phrases on the cover of a magazine used to boost status

title-The nameplate is the publication's title and logo, which is on the first page of a newspaper or a magazine cover

graphic features- extra picture effects to add attention to different sections of text or pictures in a magazine

images- photos included for visual effects and improving layout

direct mode of address- Modes of address can be defined as the ways in which relations between addresser and addressee are constructed in a text

Analysing another school magazine cover

bold masthead in red across top of the page to make it easier and clearer to read. it also grabs the attention of the reader.
main image located on the left had side of the page of model looking up into the camera lens gives the impression she is looking at the reader, drawing them in to the magazine and making them interested.
rhetorical question used as a cover line to intrigue the reader and make them want to read inside to find the answer to the question.
prom photo puffs encouraging the reader further into buying the magazine.
colours blue and red are bold and compliment each other to make the magazine look bolder, again drawing in the reader and creating an interest.

Analyzing other school magazine front covers (successful)

successful magazine cover

Mast head straight across top of the page in the largest font size, this makes it clear that it is the title.

Simple font maintained across the front page, makes it professional, varied colours and some words are written in bold to make some cover lines and anchorage text more important than other text.

Pale colour scheme, all colours complement each other to make the magazine professional.

Anchorage text highlighted to make it more important and catch the readers eye to entice them to buy it, highlighted effect makes the magazine look like a school related magazine.

Main image is central with text fitted around image framing the photo making it draw the reader in, also the girl is looking into the camera lens, which gives the effect she is looking at the viewer, again drawing them into the magazine.

White background makes all the text and image stand out, makes the front page look organised and easier to read. 

Draught ideas for front cover layout

Possible magazine Colour schemes and text fonts

Ideas for the type of text font i will use for my magazine:
- Lucida console
- Gungsuh
-  MV Boli
- Impact
- deja vu sans mono

Ideas for Colour schemes:

Ideas For School Magazine Name

Possible names for my magazine  

- Misbourne news 
- Misbourne
- TMN (the misbourne news) 
- "misfits" 

Ideas for school magazine front cover photo.

Idea for main image front cover:  

- high angle shot looking down on a student working
- student in uniform working on an artpiece
- student playing an instrument/ working on computer software
- headteacher
- school logo
- teacher teaching a class photo from back of the room 
- student looking over their shoulder through camera lens

Camera being used: gopro/ sony SLR

Research and ideas for preliminary task

I am researching different features to make a successful front cover (colour schemes, font, picture layouts etc) for my magazine to make it stand out and look professional. i will analyse different magazine covers looking at the similarities they have and what makes them successful or not. I might start experimenting with different layouts and ideas and also start thinking about a name for my magazine.