Preleminary Exercise

G321 foundation portfolio in media. (100)



Print


Preliminary exercise: front cover and contents page of a new school magazine.

Main exercise: front cover, contents page, Double page spread of a new music magazine.

100% Original.

Research and planning-evidence} BLOG

Evaluation

• Title always in top left corner, big and bold.
• Top statement on all music magazines.
• Price and date either on barcode or under the title.
• Main picture is main article in the magazine.
• Competitions.
• Red and black colour code.
• A bottom line at the end of the cover.

Codes and conventions of a music magazine front cover. Title is usually on word/letter or letters. - Positioned top left of the cover and full page width.

- Unique font.

- Largest text on the cover.

Barcode- On the front because a paid for advert is on the back so it has to go on the front. Consistant colour scheme- Few colours.

One main image- A band or singer, usually medium close-up (waist upwards), conveys attitude, direct address and the main image has always got eye contact with the reader.

Main coverline-always the text that links with the picture and the largest writing on the page.

Anchors the main meaning of the main image.

Coverlines:

• Main coverline, two lines.
• Information about the contents.
• Intrigue the audience who it is aimed at.
• As little wording as possible

Typography- consistant, only a few fonts are used.

Two types of typography-

• SERIF ( with hooks) for example, Times New Roman
• SANS SERIF (without hooks) for example, Ariel

Connotations of font reflect target audience and subject.

• Frame main image.
• Left side of cover.
• Positioning statement- by the title.
• Issue date and price.
• Puff- giving something for free (extra)
• Posters.
• Buzzwords- exclusive.

Strip at bottom or top of cover- list of names and topics.