Through completing their college magazine from preliminary task to final product, the student learned several important skills. Their digital photography improved as they took professional studio images for the final product compared to basic images in the preliminary task. Layout and design knowledge increased as they considered an appropriate house style for the target audience. Market research and advanced Photoshop skills allowed them to effectively design the magazine cover, contents, and spreads. Their use of Photoshop for image manipulation became more proficient through completing the final product.