Tuesday 29 September 2009

Photographs

I have taken the following photographs which I will manipulate and use on my Front Cover and Contents Page.































Monday 28 September 2009

More About My Magazine.

Regular Content Which Will Appear In My School Magazine:
  • Editorial.
  • Quiz.
  • Elephant Ears write in.
  • After school and lunchtime clubs update.

Ten Feature Articles Which Will Appear In My Magazine:

  • Staff Stars in Their Eyes.
  • Exam Results.
  • Upcoming Trips - Win a trip free!
  • Website Info- How to get involved.
  • OFSTED.
  • Iris Rewards rumours.
  • Are School dinners becoming too dear?
  • Top tips to keep up with exam stress.
  • Grab A Teacher!
  • Charity Events.

List of Images I Will Use On My Contents Page:

  • Front cover (small).
  • Exam Results.
  • One Teacher.
  • Elephant Ears.
  • Dining Room and Menu.

Wednesday 2 September 2009

My Front Cover, Contents Page and Double Page Spread Draft Drawings

Front Cover


Contents Page


Double Page Spread

Codes And Conventions of Contents Pages

Codes and Conventions
  • Another Masthead.
  • More small images.
  • Big image.
  • Page numbers.
  • 2-3 fonts.
  • Bold writing.
  • Lists.
  • Colour scheme.
  • Some ordered (alphabetical, or topics.)
  • Small copy of front cover.
  • Editorial.
  • Organised.
  • Plain background.
  • Issue date.
  • Pocus on cover story.

Tuesday 1 September 2009

Information About My Magazine.

Magazine Title : The Weatherhead Whoosh

Details of the Mise-En-Scence on my front cover: A large image of the front of Weatherhead High School, with an overlapping image of a medim close up shot of either the Headteacher, Head girl or student. Also, another small image of a school lesson, or table with Ema card, dinner card, school tie, planner and pencil case.

Coverlines for the Front Cover:
  • Staff stars in their eyes.
  • Exam results.
  • Upcoming trips.
  • School dinners too dear?
  • Iris rewards rumours.

Codes And Conventions of Magazine Front Covers

Codes And Conventions
  • Masthead positioned at the top of the page.
  • Contains central image (of band).
  • Names band names.
  • Price printed really small.
  • All contain coverlines.
  • Buzz words e.g. "Free, Exclusive".
  • Monthly Magazines.
  • Small pictures ("Sneak Previews").
  • Sometimes Masthead is overlaid with an image.
  • Taglines.
  • Colour Theme (usually around 3 colours.)
  • Most contain interviews.
  • One main image, One main storyline.
  • 2/3 fonts used. (Masthead seperate.)
  • Central image relates to genre.
  • Banners (with summary of info.)
  • Website address.