For our preliminary task, i was asked to create a front cover and contents page of a school magazine. Basing my ideas specifically around the sixth form with in the St Mark's school, i developed a brain storm of all the positive elements enjoyed around the sixth form. Once i drew up a mock design i took the next step, taking photographs of images i wanted featured on my magazine. The pictures i photographed were specifically taken based on the ideas of postive sixth form aspects. I hoped this would appeal too future students, through what appealed too current students. The first picture i took, was of students demonstrating how they use their free time, i took the picture based in the common room, it shows that there is a comfortable place to be, but can also be used too work in. This shows the reader a balance between working and social interaction. This balance is what i believe it positive and one of the best aspects of the sixth form. The next picture i took was of a student demonstrating a drama act, reading from a script. The reason i thought this was a good feature to have on the front cover was because it shows talent and creativity. The students have a chance too express their passions and take part in numerous different subjects.The last photo i took for my front cover was of a students art work, i specifically took this for the wording wrote on the art. The words may be seen as inspiring. The way the sentence is put across is creative, merging a range of different talents.
For the contents, i carried through the creative theme and used a lot of art. The first picture i took for my contents was of St Mark's sixth form current head girl, Beth. I thought it would be a good feature to have Beth involved in the magazine as she has a big involvement in the sixth form, she is also an inspiration too what future students can aspire too do. The next image was of a students art work, i used this as it is an excellent piece of art and shows pure talent. The reason behind me choosing this image was to show of St Mark's talent among the students, and encourage students too try new things. The last image i used on my contents was of another piece of art work, this is a different type of art work, as it involves a collage on famous style icons. This shows the dedication and research put in to the work behind the collage of images, it also symoblises that the sixth form pieces together just as a collage does.
While taking the photos i had too use a range of angles and camera shots too show my ability. I included using Medium close up, Medium long distance and close ups. This gives a variety of different techniques and i chance for the reader too see different details with in the shot.
After i had finished taking the photographs i moved on too focusing on my main product and proudcing my front cover and contents page. I uploaded my photos too photoshop, firstly concerntrating on my images. I decided i wanted too keep the layout simple as i thought the busier it looked the further away from the calm St Mark's atmosphere was captured. I kept a simple white background as this is bright, it looks fresh and clean. Then added my photos on to the base of white. The first photo added was of students with in the common room, i wanted this picutre too seem as a footer of the page, it is the largest picture used as i wanted to show the comforability of the sixth form, i used the lasoon tool, too cut out the parts of image i wanted too include, then feather it to make it seem softer around the edges giving it a more professional look, i repeated this with all the images i used. I then added the image of Zak Grace, a drama student, i emerged this image too fit in the top right hand corner of the page. The pictures seemed to blend well but i realised the text may not fit in so next i decided too create the heading, i used the largest size font available as this is what i wanted the reader to be attracted to most. The next piece of writing i wrote was 'west essex catholic school' this was in smaller font and i different colour. The colour scheme i used throughout the front cover and contents was white, black and red. I chose red because it stands out, black because it is sophisticated and white because it looks clean. I kept the same colour scheme throughout as i believe it is more professional. Next i added the last image i was going too include on the cover, the picture was art work, and i feathered the image also too blend with the others.
After completing the final little details such as, the date and issue number. i also included the logo too show that the school specialises in buisness and enterprise. This is a postive aspect towards the school, it encourages students that enjoy working with in that area.
After finishing my front cover, i moved on to create my contents page. I wanted the contents page to follow the same theme as the front cover, so they seemed connected and relevant towards each other. To do this, i used the same colour scheme for my background and text. Firstly i started by creating the text for the heading, i chose too use a bold style font and the second from largest font size. I kept the colour the same as on the title on the front cover. Next i started to edit my first image, just like on the front cover, i opened my image to photoshop, using the lasoon tool i cut out any of the image i wanted to keep, i feathered the side of the image to give it a professional touch. I placed the picture of Beth, in the left hand corner, i followed the same technique with every other image. Lastly i added the page numbers and content of the page. I used black on white with the bulk of writing. I decided to make the writing bold, as this will help the writing stand further out also helping it to be clear.
On my contents page, i included further page references that i thought would draw the reader in and appeal too a wide range of audience. I included
- Art fair
- Dance show
- Exam results
- Jesus Christ Superstar
as well as others, all these subjects are relevant to my magazine and follow the theme i used. They are all creative subjects, just as i went for a creative look for my magazine.
After finishing my final product i hoped that my magazine would appeal to a wide range of people and gave across a specific message. I believe that my front cover and contents page looks professional and captures the image of St Mark's Sixth Form.
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