For the first part of my Preliminary Task: Print, i used DTP (Desktop Publishing Program) and an image manipulation program to produce the front page of a new school/college magazine. The front cover had to feature a photograph of a student in medium close-up shot and some appropriately laid-out text and masthead.
I think that what worked well on my design of a front cover of a school/college magazine was the colours i used. I used blue and pink for the title MARY'S MAG, i think this worked well as it symbolises that the magazine is for both boys and girls, it also makes the title stand out. Next to the heading i used my own college logo, i think that this works well as people can easily establish which college the magazine is from. I like the font i used in the title and the other text as i feel it makes the magazine look fun, young and sends out a message to the students that the magazine is in with the 'kids' and makes it look interesting. I also think that the picture is very appealing as it is a young attractive student which will draw people in to the magazine. The sub-titles are also appealing to the reader as they are on interesting subjects and it bright colours and fun fonts to catch the readers attention and make them want to read on. The set out of the whole magazine is cheerful and fun and if i was a student picking up this magazine I'd definitely want to read it.
The things that maybe didn't work as well and i would like to change in my main task is i think i should of added on more sub headings, so the reader has more things to look at on the front cover and choose the things they want to read about. Also even thought= the font it fun, some readers may found it difficult to read as some of the fonts are not extremely clear. Also the picture i placed on my front cover is in a library, maybe i could of found a more interesting and appealing location to take my picture.
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