2. Flat plan front page
Here is a banner I designed
using publisher. It adds
excitement to the page as
without it. The page would
look too bland.
The title selected for my first front
page on my flat plan is a red
coloured one. Against the
background it stands out greatly
and is easily readable.
This is the school logo. It is good to
include as it will help give a
corporate identity to the magazine
and help it keep to the school
colour scheme
3. Flat plan Front page V2
The title is in bold and is big across
the top of the page. It is also in red
whereas the rest of the front is
white. This will help it stand out to
the reader.
This is the flat plan of my front
cover. To start the design I placed
text boxes and boxes on my
publisher file. I then drew out a
figure of a medium close up of a
student using shape tools.
In the centre of the page there is a
diagram showing the positioning of
a medium close up student. The
title has overlapped the head of
the student so that the photograph
is not a obstruction to the title.
4. Flat Plan Contents Page
For my contents page I created a
theme which I would use
throughout my magazine. To do
this I used the custom shapes and
text boxes to create the flat plan
design.
Here is the first version of my
contents column. The box is long
and in a portrait layout. This is as
the contents will look more
professional and readable if they
are listed vertically.
The title again is the same colour
and font of the one on the
previous cover page. However the
title is now slanted but still stands
out from the rest of the page.
This oval shape will hold a picture
of the school from birds eye view
from Bing maps. This is as it will
give readers a view of the school
before they have begun to read the
magazine.
5. Flat Plan Contents Page V2
Here is my newer version of the
contents page. This newer flat
plan version features a coloured
band going down the side which
helps make the page look less plain
and more eye-catching.
On this improved version I also
created a new design for my
contents. This made it easier to
match up title with page numbers
and more aesthetically pleasing
and more like current magazines.
My newer flat plan shows a
more likely insight into how my
contents page will look. This
contents page features an
aerial view of the school in a
round bubble shape border.
Running throughout my flat plan pages is a footer featuring the name of the
magazine and the page number. The colours of the font remain linked to
those used in the borders and title headings to maintain the theme.
6. This is my style sheet it sets out the colour scheme which I will
use throughout my magazine task. It also shows examples of
pictures which I can use. The Titles have been listed as possible
candidates to be used in my magazine.
7. Final Front page
I have changed the font from my
flat plan so the title could be
bigger, bolder and more
noticeable. The title is also
shorter this allows the individual
letters to be bigger as there is a
larger space to fill.
Here is a picture of a medium
close up of a student. The
Opacity has been turned down to
Give the effect of a reflection
onto the sixth form building.
The colour theme has changed
completely from the flatplan. I
created this change as the
white writing will stand out
more on a darker coloured
background. Even though the
main colours of the theme
have been changed the theme
remains constant throughout
the magazine.
The whole image is in black and
white besides the school logos
and the student. This makes
them stand out to the reader and
makes the magazine more eyecatching.
8. Contents page
The title of the contents page
continues with the theme set in
the front page of the magazine
by showing the same font and
colours and size. However this is
different from the flat plan as the
white is made to stand out more
from the purple background then
the red.
The contents box is different
from the flat plan as it is less
complex and more simple. This is
as it is easier for the user to focus
and read the contents if it is not
to flashy of distracting.
The contents also features a
welcome message from
Mr.Hickey The head teacher. This
is important as it allows the
Magazine to be introduced to the
people buying it.
9. Photographs
This picture was taken so that it could be in contention to be featured on
the front page of my magazine. However because of the angle of the shot I
decided that it would be better if I was to find a picture of a student from a
lower angle so that it is a clear medium close up shot.
10. Photographs
Here is an earlier version of one of the pictures I was going to choose to
feature on the front cover of my magazine. However after reviewing the
photograph I noticed that the camera was to far away for a good medium
close up. This prompted me to take another picture from lower down and
closer to the subject.
11. Photographs
This was another picture that was in contention to be used on the front
cover of the magazine or contents page. However looking at this
photograph and the positioning of the people in it I am aware that the
people are not of medium close up and are not of a suitable range to be
clearly seen on a magazine. This is why this photograph hasn't been used.
12. Photographs
This was the picture that I finally decided to use on my front page. I chose
this image as unlike the others I took it is from a lower angle. This makes
the choice of image being a medium close up a lot more obvious as the
shoulders and chest is quite clearly in focus. I also chose the image as I like
the action of the student reading over his notes. Setting an example to
those who look at the magazine.
13. Photoshop
The first thing I did was change the background colour to black and white
using a filter. I then pasted the logos on top in colour.
I then wrote
magazine in a similar font and style to the college font. I turned the
opacity of the student down to 42 percent to give the impression of a
reflection onto the school building
14. For the manipulation of this image. I simply duplicated the background
layer so that the theme would run throughout my magazine. I then simply
inserted two boxes and the text to run inside of them. The only other thing
I did was use the lasso tool to go around the image of Mr hickey. The using
bing maps I found an aerial view of the school pasted it into a oval border
and changed the opacity down keeping with the theme set in the front
page of the magazine
15. The blue background image was one I found on
the internet while looking for backgrounds. To
modify this image I selected image and
adjustments. And replace colour. I then selected
the dark blue using the colour dropper and
selected the new appropriate colour. From this I
got my final background for my magazine.
16. I believe my magazine is effective as it is very eye-catching and
professional. The front cover works well for a magazine as it has a large
bold title which instantly attracts readers. It also features details about the
school such as the logo and the website. The contents is effective as a
school magazine as it fits with the theme and general colour scheme set in
the front cover. I also has the same text layout and transparent pictures.
17. End product
As you can see the final product is very different from the flat
plan. This is because when creating the front page I noticed
that a reflection would look good and professional for the
student medium close up. Using a student on the front page is
significant as it shows the onlookers the schools working ethos.
I used a picture of the front of the school so the reflection
would look more realistic. This reflection was not included on
my flat plan.
18. End product
Compared to the front page. The contents page flat plan and
actual one are more closely linked. The high angle shot of the
school. The introduction to the magazine and the contents
column. However there is a new edition as I have inserted a
photo of Mr Hickey. This is significant as it gives a face to the
magazine so the people reading it know who is in charge of the
school and get a sense of the surroundings via the picture.
19. Feedback From student 1
I really like the colour scheme that has been
used throughout the first two pieces. I gives the
magazine a professional look. If the school went
on to sell it, it may be something I would
purchase.
20. Feedback From student 2
I probably wouldn't buy this as I don’t read
many magazines however I see this magazine as
being professional and eye catching and believes
it serves the purpose of being a school magazine
very well
21. Feedback From student 3
I see the clear purpose of this magazine. It is
ideal as it is a usual format for the school
magazine. It also features a picture of the school
both on the front cover and the contents page.
Overall I would buy this product as I believe that
the quality of the magazine would continue into
the later pages.
22. My evaluation
I believe that my magazine Is professional and
appropriate for a school magazine. I believe that
if it was compared to other magazines or put on
sale with other magazines it would not be out of
place. If I was to do this task again I would try to
create a more appropriate flat plan that I would
be able to stick to throughout the whole project
without having to change it too much.
