In this lesson we were given three different cover designs of front cover magazines. This was so that we could see how they vary from each other and the different elements each magazine had to offer. When we continued to do this, we began annotating the cover designs to explain and show the types of things they may have had in common etc. Personally, it helped to widen my knowledge more of how differently each magazine cover displayed elements of a newspaper. Here are some examples of the magazines I annotated.
This was a magazine cover concerning university applicants. Even though there was not a lot going on, it still showed potential of giving a lot of information in order to keep the audience aware of what is going on. This was done by the use language that was used which in this case included slight colloquialism in order to keep the attention of the audience. Another positive thing that this magazine cover had was the way in which we were exposed to the different things that we could do. The only negative thing about this magazine cover was that it lacked a lot of colour which would have led the audience to be bored as it would be as exciting for them to want to pick up and read.
I personally found this second magazine really hard to annotate as it lacked a lot of text. At times it was difficult to tell what the aim of their magazine was and what the purpose of it was. The photographs did contribute in one way as it enabled me to know about their successes and it also showed photos of some of the adults who influenced the students. I also noticed a photograph of Queen Mary which indicated to me that the university was in remembrance of her. The layout of the magazine cover was simple and formal. This could suggest that the rest of the magazine would not be as exciting or challenging like the other magazines I annotated.
Of all the magazines I annotated, this was my favourite one. This may be for the fact that i was able to relate to it more because it was aimed more at women. I loved how the different sizes of text presented grab my attention in some sort of way. It made me want to know what was going on and I was also aware of the things that I were to expect in the magazine. I feel that the use of colour made the magazine seem more welcoming and it also had the effect of having a lighter tone to the whole idea of what is was trying to sell which was how to stay in shape and how to keep healthy. There a lot of news values which are included on the front cover. An example of this can be the selling line which was used to make the audience aware of what they are able to achieve after reading the magazine, a flashback was also used to show what is happening and the offers that are being presented and so many others . When I come to design my prospectus I will make sure that I include similar ideas to this magazine in order to keep the attention of the audience which will also avoid them of getting bored so easily. I will also maintain that I use a wide range of colour and catchy text in order to make it more exciting for the readers.
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