The document summarizes a student magazine project. It describes the layout conventions used on the cover page, articles pages, and technology used. It discusses distributing the magazine mainly through large retailers like HMV and WHSmith in cities. A survey found the target audience was older teens interested in indie and rock music. Feedback was gathered through online surveys shared on Facebook. The student learned Photoshop skills like adjustments, brushes and text effects to design the magazine.

1. EVALUATION Cover page Double page spread Contents page

2. Using conventions from real media products. I used standard techniques on my cover page such as; skyline a masthead main image pull quotes from lead article cover lines, prices barcodes

3. Organising the article around the page Large images Page numbers relating to the articles Title of the page Using conventions from real media products.

4. Using conventions from real media products. Large image Quotes From article Page numbers Columns of text

5. Distributors A large HMV in the centre of Manchester WHSmiths is one of the largest news agent is Britain. My magazine has quite a general theme to it with quite a large audience, however it is quite expensive for smaller retailers in sparsely populated areas stock. It would mainly be distributed by larger companies who can afford to have it taking up shelf space. These include W.H Smith or music stores like HMV in larger towns and cities. It would be distributed to these companies by IPC. My estimated sales figures are about 50 000 per month.

6. What about social groups and audiences? My survey shows that the magazine appeals to young people particularly older teens. The USP is a magazine covering both Indie and Rock music listeners, and it is them who the magazine is aimed at. These social groups are represented by the dark colour scheme and relaxed scruffy look of the main image.

7. How did I attract my audience? I attracted my audience by releasing questionnaires on facebook made in survey monkey. They consisted of a group of my friends that I contacted through facebook.

8. Technology in constructing my product Photoshop Survey monkey Blogger Slideshare In Photoshop I have learned to use the Adjustments tool which includes changing the image to achieve shading and lightening effects. Using brushes creates background design that’s striking and textured. Using Survey monkey has really helped to connect to my audience and get feed back quickly and easily. I also used this to improve my work using their suggestions. I was able to share work and ideas through Blogger. Connecting to Slide share I was able to post slide shows about my coursework which was then embedded on Blogger.

9. What have I learnt in the progression from start to finish? Starting off with no knowledge of Photoshop at all was a huge challenge but as I progressed I’ve learnt loads. Brushes, curves and adjustments to name a few. Learning how to manipulate the text such as stroke and blending has really helped to make my final project.

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