Media Leyton Magazine Evaluation: Cover Page

What did you try to achieve?

My aim was to duplicate the professional look of a college magazine using techniques and different software to create an eye-catching magazine for readers. Using Photoshop, I created the front cover, and managed to include the properties of an original college magazine. 

What went well?

I think the layout and the organisation of my magazine was displayed nicely, and also the colour scheme, (black, white and brown), came together nicely, because they’re simple colours and not too bright, however stand out and suit the context of the magazine and additionally they blended nicely with what the model on the cover was wearing. I also managed to include a range of sub headings which were suitable for the reader, and the targeted audience for the magazine; college students. Using exclamation marks at the end of each sub headings creates a sense of excitement, hopefully making the reader more intrigued. I added a baseline at the bottom, and a prize winning advertisement at the top. The purpose of putting the prize near the centre of the page was to attract the reader, as you tend to look at the centre. The picture of the iPad also clashed with the original colour scheme, which makes it stand out.  Moreover, my masthead was written using a big bold font, making it clear to the target audience what the magazine will include. I used a picture of a student smiling, just to make the magazine look exciting for students to read, which would encourage people to purchase it.

What do others think?

Having had it peer assessed, other people commented how they liked the use of my colour scheme, and how it’s not too bright, and even though dull colour were chosen, the layout makes it seem professional and organised.

What could be improved?

Although the colour scheme was much organised, the black headings and the colour of the sofa in the background were very similar, therefore causing the text to blend with the background making it difficult to read. Additionally, the picture used could have been planned and organised more with the colour scheme, as the model could have worn black or white, however it still works well.

3 targets would be:

1.      Have the colour scheme planned properly, and use brighter colours

2.      To give the magazine a realistic look, add a price

3.      Make sure the titles do not blend into the background