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The document discusses the progression the author made from their preliminary school magazine task to their full music magazine product. They reflect that their initial magazine lacked realistic features and design capabilities compared to the music magazine due to having basic research skills and unfamiliarity with programs like Photoshop at that point. Through working on the full project, the author gained valuable experience with Photoshop and other programs that allowed them to create a more polished final product.
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This document summarizes what the author has learned from their preliminary task to their full product. They have improved their Photoshop skills, such as using the magic wand tool to remove backgrounds instead of just the eraser tool. They have also learned to use online resources like fonts and layers more effectively to give their magazine a more authentic feel. Overall, their understanding of tools like Photoshop and skills like using blending options have grown significantly from having no experience at the start of the process.
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Charlie Crump learned how to use Photoshop and InDesign software through creating school and music magazines. They gained experience using the basic tools in Photoshop and learned how to edit photos. Their skills improved throughout the process, allowing them to more effectively design their second magazine. They felt more comfortable experimenting with designs and layouts after gaining experience in the software.
Question 7
The document discusses what the author has learned from their preliminary task and subsequent music magazine project. They learned about the publishing industry and different publishing houses. Their Adobe Photoshop and photography skills improved as well. The author notes their preliminary task felt rushed, while the finished magazine shows the time, effort, and decision making that went into making it look as professional as possible.
Question 7
The document compares the author's preliminary task to their final product for a magazine. The author learned how to use tools like Photoshop which allowed for a massive improvement. They also learned that structure and visual appeal are important for a magazine to be successful, as issues with structure or poor visuals could negatively impact sales.
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The document discusses the author's progression in learning various technologies over the course of the year. It describes their initial lack of experience using Photoshop and Publisher, but how through this project they have gained skills in editing photos, cropping images, using different file formats, and designing pages. The author reflects on feeling more confident and comfortable using these tools now compared to the beginning of the project. They are particularly proud of their front page design in Photoshop, which they acknowledge took the most time and effort to complete.
Evaluation question 7
The document discusses the learning process from a preliminary music magazine cover task to the final product. It describes struggling early on with including conventions and editing images with solid backgrounds. The author learned to use Photoshop tools more creatively and comfortably, making the final magazine cover look more realistic and professional. Overall, experience with the preliminary task improved skills with Photoshop and applying conventions to create a higher quality end product.
FP Question 7
The student learned several important lessons from their preliminary task that they applied to their main task:
1) They did not read the preliminary brief carefully enough and did not meet all requirements, so for their main task they read the brief extremely carefully.
2) Their skills in Photoshop and InDesign improved dramatically between tasks as they applied new techniques for the main task.
3) They conducted much more research for the main task, learning about conventions and expectations of the target market.
4) Time management was a challenge for the preliminary but they allowed enough time for the higher quality main task.
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Emma Williamson reflects on how her skills in photography, Adobe Photoshop, layout, and planning have improved from her preliminary task to her full music magazine project. Specifically, she notes better understanding of Photoshop tools, improved photography through more planning of angles, poses, location, and wardrobe, stronger grasp of magazine conventions and codes, and enhanced time management and pre-production planning.
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This document summarizes what the author has learned from their preliminary task to their full product. They have improved their Photoshop skills, such as using the magic wand tool to remove backgrounds instead of just the eraser tool. They have also learned to use online resources like fonts and layers more effectively to give their magazine a more authentic feel. Overall, their understanding of tools like Photoshop and skills like using blending options have grown significantly from having no experience at the start of the process.
Question 6
Charlie Crump learned how to use Photoshop and InDesign software through creating school and music magazines. They gained experience using the basic tools in Photoshop and learned how to edit photos. Their skills improved throughout the process, allowing them to more effectively design their second magazine. They felt more comfortable experimenting with designs and layouts after gaining experience in the software.
Question 7
The document discusses what the author has learned from their preliminary task and subsequent music magazine project. They learned about the publishing industry and different publishing houses. Their Adobe Photoshop and photography skills improved as well. The author notes their preliminary task felt rushed, while the finished magazine shows the time, effort, and decision making that went into making it look as professional as possible.
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The document compares the author's preliminary task to their final product for a magazine. The author learned how to use tools like Photoshop which allowed for a massive improvement. They also learned that structure and visual appeal are important for a magazine to be successful, as issues with structure or poor visuals could negatively impact sales.
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The document discusses the author's progression in learning various technologies over the course of the year. It describes their initial lack of experience using Photoshop and Publisher, but how through this project they have gained skills in editing photos, cropping images, using different file formats, and designing pages. The author reflects on feeling more confident and comfortable using these tools now compared to the beginning of the project. They are particularly proud of their front page design in Photoshop, which they acknowledge took the most time and effort to complete.
Evaluation question 7
The document discusses the learning process from a preliminary music magazine cover task to the final product. It describes struggling early on with including conventions and editing images with solid backgrounds. The author learned to use Photoshop tools more creatively and comfortably, making the final magazine cover look more realistic and professional. Overall, experience with the preliminary task improved skills with Photoshop and applying conventions to create a higher quality end product.
FP Question 7
The student learned several important lessons from their preliminary task that they applied to their main task:
1) They did not read the preliminary brief carefully enough and did not meet all requirements, so for their main task they read the brief extremely carefully.
2) Their skills in Photoshop and InDesign improved dramatically between tasks as they applied new techniques for the main task.
3) They conducted much more research for the main task, learning about conventions and expectations of the target market.
4) Time management was a challenge for the preliminary but they allowed enough time for the higher quality main task.
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Emma Williamson reflects on how her skills in photography, Adobe Photoshop, layout, and planning have improved from her preliminary task to her full music magazine project. Specifically, she notes better understanding of Photoshop tools, improved photography through more planning of angles, poses, location, and wardrobe, stronger grasp of magazine conventions and codes, and enhanced time management and pre-production planning.
What i have learnt and how i have
The document discusses the author's progression in learning various technologies over the course of the year to create a product. Specifically:
1) At the start of the year, the author lacked skills in Photoshop and Publisher but gained experience using them to design pages and manipulate photos.
2) The author became more comfortable editing photos by cropping and changing colors, moving from using "boring, block, unmanipulated photos" to more advanced editing.
3) Feedback from others helped the author realize design mistakes like using too many colors and texts, and to focus designs by manipulating photos and carefully arranging elements.
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The document discusses the author's progression in learning various technologies over the course of a year. At the beginning, the author lacked skills with Photoshop and Publisher but gained experience using them to create magazine layouts and blog posts. While photography skills remained challenging, the author learned to better edit and manipulate photos. Regular blogging helped track progress and get feedback, and the author's skills improved in using programs, embedding media, and producing higher quality designs compared to initial work.
Question 7
I have progressed significantly in my work since creating the college magazine. My photography and design skills for the music magazine are much improved - the lighting, composition, and application of design principles are better. I have also become more proficient with Photoshop and able to better realize my ideas, having learned basic techniques. The progression from the preliminary college magazine to the full music magazine product showed development in implementing my own ideas through photography, design, layout, and software skills.
Question 7
The author reflects on how their skills with Photoshop and understanding of magazine layout have greatly improved since their preliminary task. For the preliminary task, they had never used Photoshop before and did not fully understand magazine features. Working on the full product taught them how to utilize tools in Photoshop, properly align elements, and include necessary details like issue dates. They learned that planning, research, and taking time to learn the software were essential to producing a high quality final magazine.
EVALUATION: Question 7
The author feels they have greatly improved and learned a lot from their preliminary task to the final product. Some key lessons learned include:
- Planning their time better and setting personal deadlines
- Conducting more research like reviewing other music magazines
- Gathering feedback from peers and the target audience to improve weak areas
- Using better photography equipment and setup for higher quality photos
- Choosing colors and fonts more carefully to match the hip hop genre
- Including more detailed and thought-out contents to make the final product more professional
Question 7
The student has learned several photography and design skills over the course of their college magazine project. They have improved at taking photos from different angles and with varied equipment. Composition skills like applying the rule of thirds and ensuring symmetry have also improved. Photoshop editing abilities have developed from basic placement and lighting adjustments to more advanced cropping, text formatting, and photo manipulation. Overall knowledge of design, layout, and creating a professional look has increased.
What I have learnt and how I have done it?
The document discusses the author's progression in learning and using various technologies over the course of the year to create a product. The author notes learning Photoshop and Publisher and gaining skills in editing photos, page layout, and blog use. The author reflects on feedback indicating their early work lacked creativity but that they now feel more confident manipulating images and arranging pages effectively. Comparing their preliminary and final works, the author recognizes improvement in design skills and addressing earlier technical weaknesses.
Question 7
The student learned several new skills in progressing from their preliminary magazine task to the full product. They learned how to use effects like drop shadows and glows in InDesign to make elements stand out. In Photoshop, they learned how to use the quick selection tool to cut out parts of photos, like using a bubble gum bubble for the letter "O" in the magazine masthead. The complexity of page layouts increased as the student learned to use layers in Photoshop more effectively. Overall, the student's understanding of software like InDesign grew substantially over the course of the project.
Evaluation 7
The preliminary task for a school magazine helped the student learn expected conventions and gain fundamental knowledge about using software like Photoshop and Picmonkey. Completing the preliminary task provided understanding of layout, photograph placement, and headlines/text positioning. It also allowed identifying aspects that could be improved upon for the full music magazine coursework project, such as expanding the contents page to cover over 100 pages across 4 color-coded topics. Overall, the preliminary task helped develop planning skills and understanding of audience research through surveys to better target the magazine's audience.
Question 6
Through constructing a media product, the author learned valuable Photoshop and camera skills, improved their analytical, vocabulary, and communication abilities, and gained experience using various technologies including Photoshop, cameras, email, blogging, and slide sharing platforms.
Media evaluation question 7
1) The document discusses the progression from the author's preliminary task to their full media production project.
2) The author feels they have greatly improved their skills in Adobe Photoshop and photography which allowed them to be more creative.
3) Key skills learned include image and text transformations, layering, letter spacing, and understanding media codes and conventions.
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Question 7
The author's preliminary task was creating a school magazine. In developing their full media product since then, the author feels they have improved their Photoshop skills including cropping and using tools more efficiently. They have also learned to work at a faster rate while maintaining effectiveness, compared to rushing at the end of their preliminary task.
Looking back at your preliminary task, what
1. In my preliminary task, I created a basic front cover and contents page for a college magazine without any research or knowledge of the required software. For my final magazine, I conducted research, planned photo shoots, and learned how to use Photoshop and InDesign to professionally layout images and text.
2. I have learned how to properly prepare for creating a magazine by researching my audience and planning photo concepts, locations, and outfits. I also improved my photography skills by learning camera settings, lighting techniques, and using a studio environment.
3. Through completing this project, I have gained valuable knowledge about magazine production and design, as well as photo editing and page layout using professional software.
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The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary task to their final product. They learned how to use new technologies like the Mac computer, Photoshop, and InDesign. They had to learn how to alter photographs in Photoshop and create their final product using InDesign. The author also conducted research on how magazines are produced and used techniques from magazines like NME and Kerrang! in their own product. They applied knowledge of photography, camera angles, and choosing photos that appeal to their target audience.
Question 7
The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary magazine design task that helped them with their full magazine product. They discuss elements like layout, design techniques, and software skills that they improved on. They also learned about conducting more research into the media industry and existing magazines. Overall, the preliminary task provided a starting point and allowed the author to gain feedback to apply to their final magazine design.
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We were tasked with creating a practice student magazine project to gain experience for an upcoming music project. Through research of existing student magazines, we found that many focused on stereotypes or used images that did not appeal to both male and female readers. To create a magazine that was different, the author conducted focus groups of fellow students to get input on content. Photoshop was used to layout and design the magazine, but challenges arose from the author's lack of experience with the software. Feedback was solicited to improve photo editing skills and produce a higher quality final product for the target audience.
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The document discusses what the author learned between their preliminary task and final production. They started with little knowledge of Photoshop or InDesign but learned skills as they progressed through tasks. Their final piece was laid out more professionally than the preliminary version. The author also learned about mise-en-scene and how details impact work. They wanted to improve quality rather than just add props in the final version. Researching shot types helped the author choose shots like a medium shot for the final piece to attract different audiences. Overall, the author gained experience using Photoshop and InDesign, going from basic design to completing tasks more efficiently by the end.
Question 7
Sorcha discusses the challenges she faced during a photo shoot for her preliminary task magazine, such as directing the model and ensuring proper lighting and setting. She found that the photos she took for her main task magazine were of higher quality, as she learned the importance of high-quality photos from reader feedback on her preliminary task. As Sorcha's skills in Photoshop and InDesign improved, she was able to produce higher quality photos and a more professional-looking magazine cover for her main task, applying lessons learned from her preliminary task cover which appeared unprofessional with hard-to-read text and too much blank space.
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The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary task to their final product. They realized they should have experimented more with Photoshop functions in the preliminary task. The preliminary task also helped them understand conventions like changing models' outfits between pages and understanding the different target audiences and styles of a school magazine versus an indie music magazine. It improved their InDesign and Photoshop skills. Overall, their photography and organization skills improved, which will benefit future work.
Evaluation question 7
The student learned basic Photoshop skills like adding layers and using text/images when creating their preliminary school magazine. For their final piece, they improved skills like selection tools, effects, and following magazine conventions. They created a more professional magazine cover with barcode/price instead of a gradient background. While their preliminary skills were basic, they now understand layout and content needed.
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I have progressed significantly in my work since creating the college magazine. My photography and design skills for the music magazine are much improved - the lighting, composition, and application of design principles are better. I have also become more proficient with Photoshop and able to better realize my ideas, having learned basic techniques. The progression from the preliminary college magazine to the full music magazine product showed development in implementing my own ideas through photography, design, layout, and software skills.
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The author reflects on how their skills with Photoshop and understanding of magazine layout have greatly improved since their preliminary task. For the preliminary task, they had never used Photoshop before and did not fully understand magazine features. Working on the full product taught them how to utilize tools in Photoshop, properly align elements, and include necessary details like issue dates. They learned that planning, research, and taking time to learn the software were essential to producing a high quality final magazine.
EVALUATION: Question 7
The author feels they have greatly improved and learned a lot from their preliminary task to the final product. Some key lessons learned include:
- Planning their time better and setting personal deadlines
- Conducting more research like reviewing other music magazines
- Gathering feedback from peers and the target audience to improve weak areas
- Using better photography equipment and setup for higher quality photos
- Choosing colors and fonts more carefully to match the hip hop genre
- Including more detailed and thought-out contents to make the final product more professional
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The student has learned several photography and design skills over the course of their college magazine project. They have improved at taking photos from different angles and with varied equipment. Composition skills like applying the rule of thirds and ensuring symmetry have also improved. Photoshop editing abilities have developed from basic placement and lighting adjustments to more advanced cropping, text formatting, and photo manipulation. Overall knowledge of design, layout, and creating a professional look has increased.
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Question 7
The student learned several new skills in progressing from their preliminary magazine task to the full product. They learned how to use effects like drop shadows and glows in InDesign to make elements stand out. In Photoshop, they learned how to use the quick selection tool to cut out parts of photos, like using a bubble gum bubble for the letter "O" in the magazine masthead. The complexity of page layouts increased as the student learned to use layers in Photoshop more effectively. Overall, the student's understanding of software like InDesign grew substantially over the course of the project.
Evaluation 7
The preliminary task for a school magazine helped the student learn expected conventions and gain fundamental knowledge about using software like Photoshop and Picmonkey. Completing the preliminary task provided understanding of layout, photograph placement, and headlines/text positioning. It also allowed identifying aspects that could be improved upon for the full music magazine coursework project, such as expanding the contents page to cover over 100 pages across 4 color-coded topics. Overall, the preliminary task helped develop planning skills and understanding of audience research through surveys to better target the magazine's audience.
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The author's preliminary task was creating a school magazine. In developing their full media product since then, the author feels they have improved their Photoshop skills including cropping and using tools more efficiently. They have also learned to work at a faster rate while maintaining effectiveness, compared to rushing at the end of their preliminary task.
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1. In my preliminary task, I created a basic front cover and contents page for a college magazine without any research or knowledge of the required software. For my final magazine, I conducted research, planned photo shoots, and learned how to use Photoshop and InDesign to professionally layout images and text.
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3. Through completing this project, I have gained valuable knowledge about magazine production and design, as well as photo editing and page layout using professional software.
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The document discusses what the author learned between their preliminary task and final production. They started with little knowledge of Photoshop or InDesign but learned skills as they progressed through tasks. Their final piece was laid out more professionally than the preliminary version. The author also learned about mise-en-scene and how details impact work. They wanted to improve quality rather than just add props in the final version. Researching shot types helped the author choose shots like a medium shot for the final piece to attract different audiences. Overall, the author gained experience using Photoshop and InDesign, going from basic design to completing tasks more efficiently by the end.
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Sorcha discusses the challenges she faced during a photo shoot for her preliminary task magazine, such as directing the model and ensuring proper lighting and setting. She found that the photos she took for her main task magazine were of higher quality, as she learned the importance of high-quality photos from reader feedback on her preliminary task. As Sorcha's skills in Photoshop and InDesign improved, she was able to produce higher quality photos and a more professional-looking magazine cover for her main task, applying lessons learned from her preliminary task cover which appeared unprofessional with hard-to-read text and too much blank space.
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The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary task to their final product. They realized they should have experimented more with Photoshop functions in the preliminary task. The preliminary task also helped them understand conventions like changing models' outfits between pages and understanding the different target audiences and styles of a school magazine versus an indie music magazine. It improved their InDesign and Photoshop skills. Overall, their photography and organization skills improved, which will benefit future work.
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The student learned basic Photoshop skills like adding layers and using text/images when creating their preliminary school magazine. For their final piece, they improved skills like selection tools, effects, and following magazine conventions. They created a more professional magazine cover with barcode/price instead of a gradient background. While their preliminary skills were basic, they now understand layout and content needed.
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The student learned basic Photoshop skills like adding layers and using text/images when creating their preliminary school magazine. For their final piece, they improved skills with selection tools, effects, and following magazine conventions. They created a more professional magazine cover with barcode/price/date and appealed to a wider audience. Overall, they progressed from basic skills to creating a higher quality piece that fits typical magazine conventions and content/layout needs.
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The student learned important digital skills through constructing a magazine for their media studies project. Initially, the student struggled with using Photoshop and designing magazine layouts. However, through repeated experimentation with Photoshop tools and analyzing exemplar magazines, the student's skills improved significantly. The student was able to apply conventions like bold page numbers and organized layouts to their final magazine contents page. Though not an expert, the student now feels more confident with media software and presentation after gaining practical experience through this project.
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The student learned several important lessons from completing their preliminary task and main magazine project. They realized the importance of thorough planning and preparation at the beginning. Their preliminary front cover and contents page had too many distracting elements while their main versions were simpler and clearer. Their photography, Photoshop, and InDesign skills improved from learning through practice on the preliminary task. Overall, they gained significant knowledge about magazine design and production between the preliminary and main tasks.
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- The document discusses the learning and progression between the author's preliminary task and final magazine product.
- For the final magazine, the author conducted audience research and learned magazine conventions to better target the magazine. This made the final product more like a real magazine.
- The author learned new Photoshop skills like using different fonts, downloading custom fonts, editing images using filters and tools, and including shapes to draw attention. These skills improved the visual design and quality over the preliminary task.
- Overall, the author's skills in researching audiences, understanding conventions, and using design software grew between the preliminary and final pieces. This allowed the author to create a more effective magazine.
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The document discusses the author's learning and development of digital skills through constructing a magazine project. Initially, the author struggled with Photoshop and designing magazine layouts. However, through repeated experimentation with Photoshop tools and analyzing exemplar magazines, the author gained confidence and skills in using Photoshop and applying design conventions. While skills are still developing, the author now feels more proficient in media studies software and presenting coursework digitally through blogging compared to handwritten formats.
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Charlie Crump learned how to use Photoshop and InDesign software through creating school and music magazines. They gained experience using the basic tools in Photoshop and learned how to edit photos when making their first school magazine. Their skills improved as they edited more photos and created their second, more sophisticated music magazine. They also learned how to use InDesign over time, creating a more professional contents page for their second magazine compared to their first attempt.
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The author learned a great deal from their preliminary school magazine task to their full music magazine product. For the preliminary task, they conducted little research and planning, used a low quality phone camera for images, and had basic Photoshop skills. For the full product, the author researched music magazines, used a higher quality camera, took more thoughtful photos, and improved Photoshop skills to produce higher quality, more professional images and design.
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The author learned a great deal from their preliminary school magazine task to their full music magazine product. For the preliminary task, they conducted little research and planning, used a low quality phone camera for images, and had basic Photoshop skills. However, for the full product the author did extensive research, used a higher quality camera, took more photos with thought for location and costume, and dramatically improved their Photoshop skills to produce higher quality, more professional images and design.
Question 7
The document discusses what the author learned from creating a preliminary magazine project and applying that to a full magazine product. Some key lessons included:
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- Gaining experience using software like Photoshop to edit images more professionally.
- Adjusting the amount and type of information on pages based on the intended audience and purpose of the magazine.
Evaluation question 7
The student found their preliminary task to be a good starting point but noticed areas for improvement, such as layout. For their main task magazine, they realized more in-depth market research was needed. Their photography, Photoshop, and InDesign skills improved through practice, allowing them to create a more polished product. House style and consistent design elements were more important for the music magazine to appeal to its target audience. Overall, the student felt their final magazine looked much more professional due to these enhanced skills.
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Kendall Jenner is interested in dating Chris Brown now that he and Karrueche Tran have broken up. Nicki Minaj's new album "The Pink Print" is out now. An article questions if Kendrick Lamar can top his acclaimed album "GOOD KID M.A.A.D CITY" now that he has worldwide attention.
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Kianne is a 17-year-old singer and actress who is achieving success in multiple areas at a young age. She has had a hit single on her debut album, starred in her own MTV series, and is rumored to be the youngest contestant ever on Dancing with the Stars. Though she finds the success and stress difficult to cope with at times, she makes self-care a priority by taking time to relax and zone out. Her message to fans is to follow their dreams and try their hardest.
Media question 5
The document discusses how the creator of a music magazine addressed and attracted their audience through design elements. Key points include:
- Using a consistent font throughout to make the magazine look professional and easy to read.
- Incorporating colors like red, white and blue to target a UK audience where much indie music originates.
- Including distant, edgy cover model photos and contest prizes to engage readers.
- Organizing content in a way that looks new but is still useful.
- Maintaining branding elements like impactful fonts and a red banner across pages.
- Using a three-column layout and section headings to help readers navigate efficiently.
- Continuing the red
Zombie makeup
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Magazine film cover analysis
The document discusses design elements for the cover of a horror/thriller magazine. It suggests that a dark, creepy font will attract the target audience and that a picture of a zombie as the main image tells viewers what to expect inside. It also recommends including a creepy subtitle in blood red, along with a relevant image. Descriptions of similar movies and actors down the left side provide more information. An attention-grabbing title in big, bold letters will draw in fans of the action/thriller genre. The makeup and costume of a character pictured can give the impression of a villain through appearing pale and in war-like clothing.
Story board + script
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Cover page
The document promotes a new music service called TheReaLMusic and their new RAW album. It advertises 20 top songs that can be downloaded for £1.89 from the RAW album and TheReaLMusic service which features the motto "Iftheskyisthelimit thengothere."
Contents take 2
Kendrick Lamar released the acclaimed album GOOD KID M.A.A.D CITY in 2012 to critical acclaim. Now that he has established himself, his new album will be highly anticipated to see if he can surpass his previous work. The magazine also profiles several other artists, including a debut album from Kianne, the rising boy band Y&F, and Nicki Minaj's new album The Pinkprint being released. Chris Brown is reportedly interested in dating Kendall Jenner now that he has split with Karrueche Tran.
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The document discusses a priory dish and canteen specials. It mentions a priory, dishes, and meals available from a canteen. The brief document seems to be listing the name of a publication and noting the topic of the first issue is options for meals at a communal dining area.
Double page spread....
Kianne is a 17-year-old singer, songwriter, and actress who has found success in music, television, and publishing at a young age. She discusses her busy career pursuing music, television, and writing. While it can be stressful, she finds making time for herself and zoning out to be important. For Kianne, music is the easiest way for her to communicate how she wants and it is very important to her and others. Her goals are to have amazing experiences collaborating with others through her music and career, and to continue writing songs and putting them out while traveling with her music.
Evaluation 7
The document summarizes the progression of skills learned from an initial magazine project to a subsequent, improved magazine project. Key skills learned include using Photoshop to improve image and font quality, implementing a cohesive color scheme, choosing a close-up main image, and layering elements in Photoshop for a more polished, professional appearance.
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Rhys qu7
- 1. Question 7 Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product? My immediate thoughts of media run straight towards; camera work, filming, editing and learning the ins and outs of how the technology works. I was almost right, but it turned out to be ever so slightly different. In our preliminary task we was given a task to put together a ‘school magazine’. It was either a magazine addressing the parents of the students or a magazine from the head teacher addressing the students. I decided to go with the head teacher addressing the students. Reflecting back on my ability to work my way around Photoshop in comparison to now, it was extremely basic. Also my ideas on how to put a magazine together were also very simplistic and did not have that realistic feel. My problem throughout my preliminary task was my research and ability to use programmes. If we were to stick my school magazine next to my music magazine, it would scream out to me that possibly a 7-year-old put together the school magazine and the average teenager who has closely monitored another person’s work put together the music magazine. I am glad that I had the chance to find my way around a programme such as Adobe Photoshop because a programme as such requires a decent level of skill and patience, something I worked on in-between the two tasks. There are many things that’s I would change about my preliminary task and also my music magazine task now, nothing is ever right and I learnt that from the steady progression with the use of Photoshop. From the two pictures below you can clearly see the evidential progression I have made with the use of Photoshop, not amazing but its progression. .