Preliminary Task for Media Studies

1. By Tori Vincent

2. Contact details-
emails
Masthead(title
)
Bold but very
soft and clear.
Date issued
Which then means
regular customers
can calculate
when new
magazines are
being released.
Teaser story
Rhetorical
question making
the reader thing
more into the
story.
Secondary titles
Added the
interviews
opinion to
interest the
reader.
Main image
referring to the
main subject of
the magazine
which is
teenage stress.
Cost
Affordable
for
teenagers.
Adding bonus’s to
attract the
customers.
Main cover line
These are extremely
effective as they are
bold by the colours
used an also more
likely to be bought as
teenagers always are
trying to reduce
stress.
Cover line

3.  This front cover is very aesthetically pleasing
and by using certain colours and fronts the have
made it teenager friendly. The language used on
the front cover isn't very complex either which
means it would be an easy read for the
teenagers.
 Also the cost of this magazine is affordable
which means they may begin to buy weekly
magazines to keep in the loop increasing there
sell.
 To improve they could improve on some of there
stories on the front cover to look more
interesting and appealing.

4. MastheadStrap line
Overview on what
the magazine is
about so you have
a clear
understanding
Very cheap which
means it may be
more popular.
You are able to
win free bonus’s
as well meaning
more people are
likely to buy .
Barcode to
make the
magazines
look
professional
and realistic.
Picture of a
child smart in a
uniform
welcoming the
new members.

5.  This magazine is extremely cheap meaning
pupils would buy it however it may mean that
the profit of the magazine may not be good.
 The magazine is clear and showing readers
articles within the magazine and any extras the
benefit the customers.
 By adding a barcode as well it makes the
magazine look professional even though they
wouldn’t be using it.

6. What do you expect to see in a school
magazine?
Sports Results 5
Reviews of new music
Reviews of new films
Editorial
Articles about school life
Upcoming events
A message from the head
How much do you expect a school magazine?
Free 5
£1.00 10
£1.50 4
£2.00 1
How often should a school magazine be
published?
Daily 2
Weekly 14
Monthly 4

8.  The cover is successful as it is aesthetically pleasing and also
simplistic and clear. It is quite appealing to the audience of
school children as well as it is unique and informative. You
are able to see clearly what the business is called as it is
presented on both the front page and contents page.
However I believe the front cover could be more complex as
it is simplistic so that it appeals to parents as well as
students.
 But the student has fulfilled the brief as there is a contents
page and front cover for a school which has information to
inform students of the schools activities. Also the student has
filled the magazine with images of students from that school.
 Personally I believe I will be able to create a school magazine
which is appealing and informative for students, parents and
also teachers. I need to be quite professional but also use
language which is an easy read, which means I will need to
have interesting information to entice customers

9. Extreme Close-Up (ECU)
Big Close-Up (BCU)
Close-Up (CU)
Medium Shot (MS)
Medium Close-Up (MCU)
Medium Long Shot (MLS)
Long Shot (LS)
Very Long Shot (VLS)
‘Over the Shoulder Shot’
Two Shot (any shot with two characters or objects equally
framed)
Interviewee looks into space in the
frame
Moving Subject Walks into Space
High Angle Shot (looking down)
Tilted Frame (Canted/Dutch Angle)
Low Angle Shot (looking up)

12. Target audience:
(age range, interests)
Although it is a school newsletter you still have to think
about your audience and how to appeal to them.
I would like my magazine to appeal to not just students but also parents as
parents like to know about changes within there child's school. But also if teachers
are enticed to read it enables them to connect more to students and teachers.
Possible title ideas:
(masthead / title block)
What is your magazine going to be called?
As I am writing it for The priory school I want to link the name of the school
with the title so it is clear that there is a link between the magazine and the
priory.
Main image:
What will be the focal point of your front page,
remember, your work “must include a photograph of
a student in a medium close-up”
Any changes that the school is going through and students opinions. Also
the main image would be the medium close up of the student.
Main cover line:
What will be the main story?
The main story needs to relate the school and be an easy enjoyable read.
So that the pupils and teachers are enticed to read it.
Additional key images:
What other images will be on your front cover?
Remember, it is a school magazine.
The school logo would be presented on the front of my
magazine so that they are able to see what school it associates
to.
Additional cover lines:
Other features, stories or selling points which will
be inside the magazine, these need to be
audience appropriate.
To interest the readers you could offer bonus’s for students and
parents. For example free equipment or a free school dinner.
This would make parents or careers want to enter competitions
within the magazine.
Typography:
(style, size, colour of copy)
Think about the writing and the style of the
writing on your front page.
I want the magazine to be vibrant and extremely aesthetically
pleasing which means bright colours would need to be used
and smooth text so it is easy to read.
Background colour/image:
What will be in the background, remember you
don’t want to take the focus away from the main
image.
An image of a pupil but it will be faded so that the focus is not
taken off the content. It just makes the article more unique and
aesthetically pleasing.
Technical considerations:
(equipment, setting, props, costume, lighting)
All students would need to be kitted out in full uniform so that
the school is creating a good image to parents and anyone