The document reflects on the learning and skills gained from an initial preliminary magazine cover task to the final full magazine product. Specifically, the author notes learning important technology skills in Photoshop and InDesign and gaining a better understanding of the magazine industry and how to target audiences. This increased knowledge and experience with design software allowed the author to create a higher quality final magazine.

1. Evaluation Question 7
Looking back at the preliminary task, what do you
feel you have learnt in the progression from it to
the full product?

2. Preliminary Task Cover Final
Magazine Cover

3. Preliminary Task Contents Final Magazine
Contents

4. Technology
In terms of technology, I believe I have came quite a long way. Before, I had
never used programs such as Photoshop and InDesign before, so I was a
beginner when I was completing my preliminary task. I think my skills have
increased a lot since then, as I have been able to experiment with the different
tools, meaning when it came around to the main task, I was better equipped to
create a better quality magazine. For example, I am now better accustomed to the
effects in Adobe Photoshop to better edit my images to create the effect I am
going for.
Also, InDesign was a valuable tool and helped me make my magazine look
professional and well made.

5. Industry
Since starting AS Media studies, my knowledge of the magazine industry
has grown substantially. I was a frequent buyer of different music magazines
before, but I never knew much about the marketing and how a magazine is
put together.
Over the past few months, I have learned that everything within a magazine
has it's purpose and overall goes to draw in a certain target audience. This
knowledge meant I could create a better magazine the second time around.

6. Industry
Since starting AS Media studies, my knowledge of the magazine industry
has grown substantially. I was a frequent buyer of different music magazines
before, but I never knew much about the marketing and how a magazine is
put together.
Over the past few months, I have learned that everything within a magazine
has it's purpose and overall goes to draw in a certain target audience. This
knowledge meant I could create a better magazine the second time around.