The Preliminary Task: Evaluation:

Evaluation:

I have now come to the end of creating the Preliminary Task ( the challenge of creating a front cover and contents page for a school magazine). Here, in this post, I will display a number of screenshots, where detailed commentary will take place on the way on how I created part of Haydon's school  magazine, but also an explanation on the decision I took (or not took) through the progress of making these two pages.

 

The Front Cover:

 

The front page headline is of a comical one, so as to appeal to younger reader (the majority of the readership) stating 'EXAMS GET TO STUDENT AS HE SLEEPS ON THE JOB'. This light hearted quirky heading is sure to put a smile on any readers face thus putting in the reader into a positive mood of which we as a school hope to achieve in every student. The image of my friend Tom, sprawled out against the grass again supports the idea of that comic imagery- the photo also happens to be in full bleed so that the reader can fully digest the silly playfulness of the article. The masthead 'Haydon Express' is simple and easy to read for the younger audience. It is displayed in the particular font above so as to give the magazine a aspect of professional look, for the font is intertextuality relatable to other magazine/newspaper mastheads such as the 'The Daily Mail' or 'The Times'. The Barcode is placed towards the corner of the magazine, for it is an insignificance for the attractiveness and will not in any way help to sell that issue of the magazine. The distinguished Haydon school banner is placed at the bottom with the logo that is the trademark blue and gold stag.

The plug lines are in an orderly format and are displayed to one side, presented in a white font. My magazine is sticking to the clear use of shades, despite are colour scheme being yellow and blue (the same colours as the school uniform) for too many colours would be a distraction for the reader and would seem more like a TOTP's magazine. that is why I have only chosen two colours at the very most, which are balanced eventually with either white or black.

The Contents Page:

 

 

 

Contents is put towards the side in a large font, so that it is clear for the younger audience (as well as the primary colour of yellow that is also part of the traditional colours of Haydon School) to associate themselves with, for in normal circumstances, this would be tha age range that would display the majority of the readership.

A clear an orderly format is placed on where three images have been expanded so as to to be displayed. these are of the library, the bins and of the school head teacher Mr Jones. Each image is suited to that typical article that would have featured in the magazine; with the aid of such an illustration as well as the simple page numbers seen on the side of each picture, it helps to immediately convey to the reader on what they might like or prefer in the article. for example a student reading this magazine might see the medieval shield, and be interested for he ahs taken history as one of his options. As seen on the front cover, I have decided by maintain a familiarity and regularity but not only using the same colour scheme, but to also adding the Haydon banner that is seen on the top of the page. I chose to place the banner at the top for it is one of the first things the reader will see and that this magazine is represented fully by the school that they attend, and will hopefully encourage the reader to buy the issue.

a letter from the editor is seen towards the top left of the page, who welcomes the reader and thanks them for reading the magazine as well as giving them hints and snippets of what will be contained in the issue. with the use of a clear personalised voice being placed in the magazine and being specifically directed to the reader, seems a  lot more warming and approachable which will again count as a subtle pull towards the reader, to purchase the magazine.