This is my first draft Preliminary Front cover of a school magazine. 

I tried the idea of not looking directly at the camera and didn't feel it worked as well as the ones that did look directly at the camera. Also i felt the background detracted from the image of the model.

This was one of my other attempts at creating a mid shot for my preliminary. I would not use this image as the model isn't looking directly at the camera. However i do like the simple black background as it doesn't detract from the model.

I wouldn't use this image as there is too much going on in the background and would be hard for the reader to concentrate on the sell lines and headings.

This is the image i have decided to use for my preliminary task of a magazine front cover. I liked how the  model was looking directly at the camera and how the background is plain so doesn't detract from this. I also think the colours and lighting work well here.

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         Good example magazine 

The price of the magazine is clearly stated and placed in a red circular shape so that it catches the readers attention. However, cleverly the font is quite small, which could deter readers from seeing the price and refusing to buy the product due to the this.

The title of this school magazine is `The Kings School’. The font used is sans serif and  the colour used is quite plain and simplistic, however they do both stand out from the rest of the information on the page, outlining the contents of the magazine.

The smaller image and text on the right hand side of the magazine are an insight into what the contents of the magazine will be. The main image on this magazine, is the teenage boy, a long to mid shot. Maybe a student? This also helps the reader to establish what the text is about, as well as catching their attention when on sale. The use of the sell lines in capital letters, for example 'EXAM STRESS' instantly grabs the readers attention and draws them to this part of the magazine to find out what it will include or discuss inside. In the top right hand corner there is a logo of the school to indicate that the magazine is created by them. This helps the reader to establish the genre of the magazine.

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My preliminary task is to produce a front page and a DTP mock up of the contents page of a school magazine.

My main task is to create the front page, contents and a double page spread of a new music magazine.

Look out for my work!

Enjoy.