2. My Mock Up.
The masthead will be
very clear, large and
bold so that it can
stand out and strike
attention. The name,
‘St. M’s’ will also,
hopefully, aid this as I
find it quite sharp
and amusing.
IMAGE
The use of the bar
code makes it look
complete and
professional.
Kickers will be
different colours,
however,
complimenting the
whole image,
preferably black, blue
and white. The fonts
will also be different as
well to elicit interest.
Theo most complex will
be the largest.
The explanation is
quite self-explanatory. I
won’t give too much
away as I would want
the reader to read on.
The date of issue
will be in small
because it is not
as important.
3. The photo I chose...
I chose this photo
because I thought the
colours and props
worked really well
together.
The glasses and folders
were stereotypically
associated with students.
I thought this gave it a
more genuine feel of
sixth form.
I chose not to do a low
or high angle shot as I
thought it’d connect
more to the audience.
4. 1. Layer: Gaussian Blur
Filter – Blur –
Gaussian Blur...
I then used the
erasing tool to rub
out the focal points
(model, file).
This effect puts a
lot of emphasis on
5. 2. Layer: Colour
I used a dark
shade of red for
this picture and
put it as soft
light.
The colour
really enhances
the look.
It makes the
models hair
look richer and
compliments the
models dress.
6. 2. Layer: Text
Large, bold title to
catch the reader’s
eyes. I did it black as
it looked most
professional and was
not too harsh on the
eyesThere’s a maximum
of three fonts
which is almost a
must for designing
a magazine.
The most complex
font is in large as it
cannot be read
properly
7. Feedback:
I love this magazine cover :)
Well done Tibs.
Just a few things to give it a
more real look…
1. Add a bar code
2. Add a month and year
3. You could add a starburst,
although I don’t think it
really needs one
Other than that, I think it’s
lovely! Especially the colours
and
the originality of the name,
St.
8. The Final Look :)
May 2011
I added a date...
And a bar code.
