2. The software I used to create my school magazine cover was
Serif Page Plus and the magazine is based on art at St Gregory's
school.
3. The image
The image I have chosen for the cover is of an A-
level art student painting in one of the schools art
rooms. The image attracts other art students and I
decided to take the photograph in an art room so
that the reader understands the atmosphere. The
cover model is a sixth former and they are not in
uniform to convey a sense of students expressing
themselves as they are all given a choice on what
to wear which relates to art because everyone has
their own style.
4. The masthead
The masthead is in white with a navy blue
background to specifically link to the school's logo
which consists of the same colours. I used the blues
and whites because they do not clash with the image
and also blue can be suited to any audience. My
magazine is called 'School Style' which means it is
aimed at parents and children and also implies a fun
and artistic magazine. 'School' and 'style' are in
different fonts to convey that school can be smart as
well as creative and fun.
5. The tag line
The tagline is directly below the masthead to
follow conventions that the tag line goes more
into depth after the masthead. It has a navy blue
background which emphasises schooling and
education as well as being gender neutral as it is
a colour that most people will enjoy. The tagline
states; 'Art special issue at St. Gregory's school'
which informs the reader that it is a significant
issue/magazine which makes them feel that
they would miss out if they did not purchase it.
6. Secondary images
I have also used secondary images to show
the reader that there is more exciting content
throughout the magazine. One of the images I
used was of a classroom which specialised in
photography so the reader gets an idea of the
size of the rooms and the photos on the walls
imply the creativity that takes place. The
cover lines are simple yet effective such as
'Art and photo fun' which relates to a younger
audience and sums up what is featured in
simple way. I am happy with my school
magazine front cover because it is eye-
catching and aims at a wide target audience.
7. Other features
I have included the St Gregory's logo to
emphasise that this magazine specifically
came from that school which also reinforces
individuality as well as the logo being one of
the first features the readers lay their eyes
on. I have added an issue date which is
important especially to the reader, as they
will know if the edition is up to date or not. I
have not made the date too large because it is
not as important as other features but the
potential buyers will be able to notice it.
