FRONT COVER DEVELOPMENT

DRAFTTO DO: Use a wider range of colour to

stand out to other magazines Decide on font scheme  Distribute features equally

across page, fill blank spaces

DESIGN 1

MASTHEAD FEEDBACKFeedback for Masthead:1. I prefer the third masthead because the colours tie in together more due to the colour scheme of the models, so it seems more professional and stylized. - Amy, 162. I prefer the second and third masthead. The first does not stand out well enough in comparison to the rest of the features. - Teacher 13. I think that the second photo makes the magazine look more indie styled, and the third looks more alternative, however the third makes the magazine look bold. - Josh, 164. The second font in the masthead looks better than the others, however the colour needs to be worked with in order for it to not be lost - it needs to stand out more. - Teacher 2

LAYOUT FEEDBACKFeedback for layout:1. I like the layout because the graphic design fits in well with the nature of the magazine, and you get a sense of boldness. To improve, you could make some of the images more efficiently sewed into the magazine, for example the image on the left. - Amy, 162. I like how each sell line is a different font; I feel like this would appeal to the younger demographic. This also emphasizes the genre of the magazine. To improve, I feel like the main image should have more focus, by organising the text more efficiently, maybe putting some text to wherever there is space. - Josh, 16  3. I like the general layout of the magazine however the left side seems too cluttered with text, as though it is becoming a block - this becomes disruptive and ineffective to the rest of the page. However, I like the use of colour and this would be effective if it is consistent within the magazine. - Teacher

DESIGN 2

IMPROVEMENTSIMPROVEMENTS MADE IMPROVEMENTS TO MAKESeparation of text on the left hand side: I created more space between the sell lines to make them visibly separated, even at a distance. 

Grammar error - missing a closing speech mark on the Will Bryant feature. - I corrected this error on my final editing stage. 

On the image of Will Bryant on the left, I removed the background and layered text over it to ensure it was embedded into the cover rather than looking like it was simply placed on top. This both saved space on the page and made the text and image work in partnership. 

Suggestions to add colour to the skyline to make it stand out more.

I chose the second masthead, in Copperplate Gothic Bold. This is because I feel that it both kept the magazine bold and appealing, as well as suiting the chosen indie genre. I feel that the third was too dark, especially how all of the models in my main image were wearing black. Some may think that the blacks look cooperative, however I feel that it makes the page blend together and is furthermore less effective than a contrasting masthead. 

CONVENTIONALITY I feel that this page blends in well with the other magazines, suggesting that my design has an appropriate house style and the layout sticks to magazine conventions.

The magazines I chose fit a similar target audience and music genre, so the comparison is useful.

DESIGN 3

Corrected grammar error: ‘“Music was my saviour”:…’

I made the text of the skyline the same colour as the "New Music" and "Page 6" features, to follow the house style. I tried adding a block of colour for the background, however this looked less effective than the text alone. 

FINAL IMPROVEMENTS Price/barcode needs to be added to the bottom corner. The price is too

big and the barcode lacks surrounding detail which is evident in all other magazines. Adding this will add to conventionality.

Borders on images could be added to manipulate and separate images as sections of the magazine, a border adds boldness and organisation.

Colour of features such as the sell line could be changed in order to make certain aspects stand out – the similar colour and size scheme makes the page blend together and makes the outstanding features less effective.

A tagline could be added so the genre and mood is established and audiences feel like a firm part of the magazine. → DOESN'T WORK: it makes the top of the page look cluttered and looks less mature.

ALL CHANGES MADE