Conclusion

To conclude, I feel that I have created a front cover, contents page and a double page spread that mimics a real media product. I have challenged some conventions, whilst still adhering to others. Overall, I believe that my magazine is a success as I have followed the brief and conducted a variety of research as well as scouting different locations and using technologies to create my desired effect.

EVALUATION

Question 1- In what ways does your product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products.




Question 2 - How does your media represent particular social groups?

Question 3 - What kind of media institution would distribute your product and why?



Question 4 and 5 - Who would be the audience and how did you attract your target audience?


Question 6 - What have you learned from technologies in the process of making this product?


Question 7 - Looking back at the preliminary task, what do you feel you have learned from it in the progression from it to the full product?

FINAL DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

FINAL CONTENTS PAGE

FINAL FRONT COVER

Screen Shots For The Double Page Spread

I started of by creating a background with a brick texture. I had previously taken a picture of a brick wall which I changed the opacity of to make it see through, using the Fx properties tool. I then used the graffiti picture I took and the original picture I took of Kasia, which I used he Lasso tool to cut out. I placed Kasia on top of the graffiti image. To blend Kasia in with the image, I used the blur tool, which made her look one with the image as if I had taken the picture of her in front of the graffiti. I then used the same logo (FUSE) in the same font and placed it in the left hand corner of the page so that people understand that the article is from FUSE.

I then used the text box to make a headline, enlarging the text and putting Kasia in bold so that it stands out. I also made a subheading and rotated both at an angle. I created a pull-ou quote as this is a common feature in a double page spread within an interview. I also added feature at the op beside Fuse to show that it is a main feature.

I created two text boxes and typed up my own interview with Kasia, aligning the text so that the page does  not look messy. I used images that I also took and made them smaller. I changed the brightness each one so that the images would pop. I used a red outline, matching the colour of the masthead. I then tilted the mages so that they look quite abstract and more appealing.

Finally, I added page numbers at the bottom of the page and a blue rectangle at right hand corner of the page. I changed the opacity so that part of the graffiti could be seen and added a little caption, making the readers aware of Kasia's new album.

After receiving audience feedback, I changed the colour of the pull-out quote so that the double page spread looked more appealing. I also wrote the name 'Kasia' on paper and used the scanner to scan it in as it gave a more personal effect. This matched the graffiti theme.

Images For Double Page Spread

I have scouted many locations in order to show variety and appeal on my contents page. The first image with the group shot was taken by myself at the southbank graffiti tunnel, behind the metal fence. I thought that this location represemte pop/rock well and showed diverity. The bright colours pop and the group shot makes the band more interestuing, therfeore attracting an audience. The other were taken in local locations, behind brick walls as I wanted to incorporate different textures. These are some of the images that I have taken, which will be used for the DPS.