Preliminary Exercise

Here I have finally finished my preliminary exercise. I was sure to include everything needed which was:

• Produce a new school/college magazine and mock up of the layout of the contents page.
• Feature a photograph of a student in a medium close-up.
• Add appropriately laid out text.
• Create a masthead.

I did not only stick to the basic outlines required, but i tried to apply the magazine conventions for front covers such as:

• Positioning the masthead at the top of the magazine - I have created a top centred masthead and if i was to create the next issue, the masthead will look exactly the same.
• I have stuck to using three main colours throughout the task so the magazine isn't too busy and is easy on the eye.
• I have added an issue number along with the date to make it more professional.
• I have added text stating what can be read inside, leaving the reader wanting to read more.
• I have also added the school logo to make the magazine noticeable and well known to the school students.

As for the contents layout i left space for images to make it more appealing and left a section for the pages that are mentioned on the front page.

I feel i have managed to create an acceptable school magazine which covers all tasks and includes most of the magazine conventions. I also feel it is aimed at the right target audience (Queensbury sixth form students) and is appealing to them.