My Mock Ups
Front Cover.I insured my masthead is bright, eye catching
and colourful. This was so a young and bubbly
target audience would be drawn to my
magazine compared to others on the shelf.
I went for a bright pink to reflect a feminine and
hot gossip filled brand identity. Yet, the pink
will only look right for my magazine if my
images are placed on the correct background.
If the colour does not suit my image I will go for
a white coloured font, to ensure it is easy to
read.
The use of a puff creates visual
interest and allows the
information inside to stand out.
The use of a puff is also a
convention of pop magazines
which I was sure to use.
My main image fills the
frame, it is eye catching
and exciting, my artist will
appear dominant in the
frame so the target
audience can understand
it’s all about her.
My main sell line is centred, this is to
ensure it is easy to read, and grabs the
attention of my target audience who
would be excited to read about what’s
inside. I went for a chatty mode of
address, by using the word ‘crush’ my
audience would understand what the
magazine is talking about, creating a
personal, friendly tone.
The pug will be at the bottom right hand
corner to ensure it is the last thing my
audience are presented with. I want them to
be taken in by the exciting gossip and visual
images before finding out the price. It is also
the less interesting element of the
magazine, therefore by placing it at the
bottom makes it less important.
Contents Page.I wanted my contents page to be
organized for easy access, so that my
target audience can quickly flick to the
page they are interested about.
I included a small letter from the editor
of my magazine in a bright yellow
bubble. The use of this letter creates a
friendly and chatty feel for my target
audience which they would love. The
use of her name ‘Anna x’ being in script
font, makes it look as if she has signed
the magazine, again linking to the
personal feel. The use of a kiss at the
end makes it friendly and comforting,
my target audience will be able to view
her as a person they can confide and
talk to.
By including an image of the
front cover, with numbers and
arrows pointing from each sell
line it again links to easy
access, so that a young target
audience can look at the
images and find that particular
page number. It also adds to
the visual imagery of the
contents page.
My content will be split into
categories, so that it looks visually
appealing and easy for my target
audience to read. As I had to keep
in mind an 11-15 year old
audience would want to find a
particular section smoothly.
Double Page Spread.
My double page spread will
be in an interview format.
This would be a fun factor
for my target audience, as I
learnt through my focus
group that an interview
format allows them to feel
closer to their favourite
artists, allowing them to
understand them more.
The use of two brightly
coloured columns will be
used to give it structure and
make it appear visually
attractive.
An image of my main artist
Kayla Kole will feature on the
right hand side, filling the A4
page, this gives a chance for
my target audience to rip this
page out creating a poster if
they wish. She will appear,
happy and giggly to reflect the
interview style as it is about
her ‘crush’ Harry Styles.
She will feature wearing the
same costume, hair and
A further puff will be
used, containing a quote
from the interview. The
use of this puff will lure
in my target audience to
read about what was so
‘embara’.
Why I Carried Out Mock Ups?
The creation of mock ups allows me to have a structured
plan for the production of my practical task. Furthermore, it
gives me a plan in how I would like to set out my pieces.
However, I will only use my mock ups as a guide and may
end up changing the layout when I produce my practicals
as it may not work.

Mock Up's With Annotations.

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    Front Cover.I insuredmy masthead is bright, eye catching and colourful. This was so a young and bubbly target audience would be drawn to my magazine compared to others on the shelf. I went for a bright pink to reflect a feminine and hot gossip filled brand identity. Yet, the pink will only look right for my magazine if my images are placed on the correct background. If the colour does not suit my image I will go for a white coloured font, to ensure it is easy to read. The use of a puff creates visual interest and allows the information inside to stand out. The use of a puff is also a convention of pop magazines which I was sure to use. My main image fills the frame, it is eye catching and exciting, my artist will appear dominant in the frame so the target audience can understand it’s all about her. My main sell line is centred, this is to ensure it is easy to read, and grabs the attention of my target audience who would be excited to read about what’s inside. I went for a chatty mode of address, by using the word ‘crush’ my audience would understand what the magazine is talking about, creating a personal, friendly tone. The pug will be at the bottom right hand corner to ensure it is the last thing my audience are presented with. I want them to be taken in by the exciting gossip and visual images before finding out the price. It is also the less interesting element of the magazine, therefore by placing it at the bottom makes it less important.
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    Contents Page.I wantedmy contents page to be organized for easy access, so that my target audience can quickly flick to the page they are interested about. I included a small letter from the editor of my magazine in a bright yellow bubble. The use of this letter creates a friendly and chatty feel for my target audience which they would love. The use of her name ‘Anna x’ being in script font, makes it look as if she has signed the magazine, again linking to the personal feel. The use of a kiss at the end makes it friendly and comforting, my target audience will be able to view her as a person they can confide and talk to. By including an image of the front cover, with numbers and arrows pointing from each sell line it again links to easy access, so that a young target audience can look at the images and find that particular page number. It also adds to the visual imagery of the contents page. My content will be split into categories, so that it looks visually appealing and easy for my target audience to read. As I had to keep in mind an 11-15 year old audience would want to find a particular section smoothly.
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    Double Page Spread. Mydouble page spread will be in an interview format. This would be a fun factor for my target audience, as I learnt through my focus group that an interview format allows them to feel closer to their favourite artists, allowing them to understand them more. The use of two brightly coloured columns will be used to give it structure and make it appear visually attractive. An image of my main artist Kayla Kole will feature on the right hand side, filling the A4 page, this gives a chance for my target audience to rip this page out creating a poster if they wish. She will appear, happy and giggly to reflect the interview style as it is about her ‘crush’ Harry Styles. She will feature wearing the same costume, hair and A further puff will be used, containing a quote from the interview. The use of this puff will lure in my target audience to read about what was so ‘embara’.
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    Why I CarriedOut Mock Ups? The creation of mock ups allows me to have a structured plan for the production of my practical task. Furthermore, it gives me a plan in how I would like to set out my pieces. However, I will only use my mock ups as a guide and may end up changing the layout when I produce my practicals as it may not work.