LO1: Examples of real magazines

 

1. I like the composition of the double page spreads, they use distinct colours and leading lines to draw the eye to the titles and the most relevant content on the page. The colour schemes of the front covers where also appealing to me as they use warm colours to draw the eye to the most important information so that it gets read first; This helps categorize the information in terms of important which stops the front page from feeling cluttered, despite being rich with information. Furthermore, I like the format of printing a large piece of art across the whole double page and then including a small breakdown on inspiration behind the artwork with a small portrait of the artist. You could also include a breakdown on how the art was made

2. 
A common theme is having a big piece of art work with a small breakdown from the artist of how the art was created. Also there is a common theme of including characters on the front page which draws in the reader because they are naturally more interested in human faces, this is something I will include for my magazine. The style is in a cartoon style which will appeal to the intended audience of aspiring 3D artist. 

3. These magazines will influence the design of my magazine with the double page spread including a large piece of artwork made of 3D software. I can include a description of the design process including progress screenshots. 

I will also use the idea of using warm house colours for the front cover because that appeals to the audience.

Mindmap of Ideas Part 1

Potential Model: Matthew Eyre

LO1: Mindmap of Interests

LO1: Assignment brief

 Production of an original Sheffield based magazine

SPH Publishing are opening a publishing house in Sheffield. They are looking for some new magazines to cater for a Sheffield audience in a range of genres.

You have been asked to create four pages of a new magazine aimed at a Sheffield audience.

Genres could include:

1. Local events magazine

2. Music magazine

3. Sports magazine

4. Technology based magazine

All content produced must be original and produced by you. However any copyright- free assets may be used, but must be referenced.

As with all your coursework units:

1. ALL content must be original (i.e. photos, body copy, graphics etc.)

2. You must use desktop publishing software to successfully produce and layout your magazine pages.

There are four learning outcomes for this:

LO1: Be able to produce to create a proposal with sample materials for an original media product to a client brief

LO2: Be able to plan and develop pre-production materials for an original media product to a client brief.

LO3: Be able to create production materials for an original media product to a client brief.

LO4: Be able to carry out post-production techniques and processes for an original media product to a client brief.

This LO is worth a MERIT grade

To complete this LO, you need to complete the following:

TASK 1:

You will start this unit by analysing existing magazines to help you understand the codes and conventions of magazines, which will influence your final production

TASK 2:

You will complete a short pre-lim task to help you develop skills in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign to create a front cover and contents page of a UTC based college magazine.

TASK 3:

You will create a proposal that outlines your ideas for your intended magazine including:

1. Specification

2. Purpose

3. Form and genre

4. Content

5. Target audience

6. Resources and personnel

7. Distribution and marketing methods

TASK 4:

You will produce sample materials to support your proposal

LO1: Codes and conventions of magazines