The task I had to carry out consisted of creating a cover and contents page of a college magazine . I enjoyed this task because I have experience in the media field and therefore enjoy creating publications such as magazines, trailers e.t.c.
I found using Photoshop for the cover as it is less restricted than InDesign.
I asked five targeted questions which were as followed:
I found using Photoshop for the cover as it is less restricted than InDesign.
I asked five targeted questions which were as followed:
1) What do you like about the magazine?
2) How much would you pay if you bought this magazine?
3) Do you like the layout?
4) Do you like the colour scheme (appropriateness)?
5) What would you improve?
According to my audience feedback, the iconography chosen was a hit and appropriate for the type of magazine I produced. One participant said that the iconography "relates to the magazine and target audience." I think that iconography is essential because it relates a lot of messages to the reader without using words. Therefore I am pleased that my audience feedback regarding this was positive.
Another positive review was that my magazine's front cover was unique and original. One participant said that they "like the image on the front cover as it is different to others."
Another element that received positive feedback was the organisation of the iconography and typography. It was said that the "contents page...is organised showing that it was prepared and planned."
Overall, the participants liked the limited colour scheme as it made my magazine look professional. When too many colours are used, it either spoils a layout or makes it look too unprofessional.
There were elements, according to audience feedback, that could be improved. Two out of five did not like the colour scheme, as the bright colour made it hard to read the cover lines. One participant also said that the layout of the front cover was messy. I also did not add basic institutional features such as the price and bar code. Also, I was advised to make the masthead bigger so that it would be clearer.
To improve, I need to add institutional features so that it fits into the codes and conventions of a magazine. I also need to re-address the colour scheme and make sure that my typography can be clearly read. Thirdly, I need to make the front cover look as aesthetically pleasing as the contents page and Dps.
Another positive review was that my magazine's front cover was unique and original. One participant said that they "like the image on the front cover as it is different to others."
Another element that received positive feedback was the organisation of the iconography and typography. It was said that the "contents page...is organised showing that it was prepared and planned."
Overall, the participants liked the limited colour scheme as it made my magazine look professional. When too many colours are used, it either spoils a layout or makes it look too unprofessional.
There were elements, according to audience feedback, that could be improved. Two out of five did not like the colour scheme, as the bright colour made it hard to read the cover lines. One participant also said that the layout of the front cover was messy. I also did not add basic institutional features such as the price and bar code. Also, I was advised to make the masthead bigger so that it would be clearer.
To improve, I need to add institutional features so that it fits into the codes and conventions of a magazine. I also need to re-address the colour scheme and make sure that my typography can be clearly read. Thirdly, I need to make the front cover look as aesthetically pleasing as the contents page and Dps.
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