The document analyzes the author's preliminary task of creating a school magazine. For each element - language, images, software use, content, mise-en-scene, and finish - the author reflects on what they did and how they could improve. The author used a variety of text styles and angles in photos but could have added more text or elaborated more. Editing software was used to manipulate photos and create the logo, but more care and time could have been spent on photo editing. Overall, the magazine had an unfinished look and the author wishes for more time and resources to refine and polish the final product.

1. Analysis of my preliminary task
Analyse what you did and why How might you make this more
creative and show off more
skills?
Language: Typography, tone,
positioning, amount of text,
subheadings, anchoring etc.
On my preliminary task, I have
used a variety of texts and styles
of language.
When I actually consider how
much writing I have done on the
whole task, I would improve on it
by adding more text, or by
elaborating on points I have
made.
Images: camera angles, image
manipulation.
I used a number of angled shots
when taking the photos, I have
used an architectural, long shot
on the front cover with a few
converging angles, and on the
rest of the task I have used
medium close ups.
Unfortunately I did not fulfil the
brief fully, by missing out on the
point that I haven’t put a
medium close up on the front
page, there for I would include
what has been asked of me next
time.
Use of software: layering,
effects, editing.
I used a wide array of techniques
to create my own school logo
and also my school sign. I have
also used serif photo editing
software to edit some of my
photos.
I would take a little bit more time
and care on my photo editing to
ensure a smooth and attractive
outcome.
Content: appropriate images,
contents.
I have used a flocked border on
my contents to go with the
formal outlook on my school
magazine, I have also used a serif
style font and two medium close
up shots.
I would include more colour, to
make the page look more eye
catching. The font I have used
was also a little hard to read on
occasions.
Mise-enscene, lighting, setting I have used photo editing
software to chance the mise-en-
scene, this helps to set the mood
of the magazine. On the front
cover the brightness and
contrast were increased, because
it was a gloomy day when I took
the photo.
I would like to have had a few
more pictures to play around
with and see which looks best,
rather than the limited amount I
had. It would have then been
easier for me to edit and change
the lighting and setting.
Finish. Is it polished? Does it look
professional? Quality of
photographs.
I have used a number of different
photos, all taken by me or a
friend. We were put into groups
by the teacher and told to go
around the school taking
pictures.
I would say that my magazine has
an unfinished look. I would have
liked to have more time on
editing the photos and also more
time to review it and consider
what sort of layout looked best.