Improvements made after peer and self assesment (double page spread)

Improvements after peer/self assessment

This is my second rough cut of my double page spread that I have printed and I asked the class to write some comments on the back of my sheet so I could improve. I made some changes to the spread using the feedback I was given from the class in order to make my magazine more conventional and appealing to the eye. I then printed out a copy for myself to analyse and note improvements on to get my contents page to the best standard it can be. I played around with the colours of the title. I also added various images to the bottom of the spread to fill the white space and give the article more of a fuller look. I also added a drop[ capital and a break out quote to make it look more professional.

Elle

Improvements made after peer and self assesment (contents)

Improvements after self/peer assessment

This is my second rough cut of my contents page that I have printed and asked the class to write some comments on the back of my sheet so I could improve. I made some changes to the page using the feedback I was given from the class in order to make my magazine accessible to my target audience of young adults. I then printed out a copy for myself to analyse and note improvements on to get my contents page to the best standard it can be. I mainly started by drawing black lines that I then added to make the layout clearer and shifting them so they were in the correct proportion to everything else on the page ensuring they were the same distance apart from the image/text box on either side of them. I also altered images in size and distance from the black separator lines and the bleed line at the side of the page to ensure the distance was even.

This is my contents page that I sent around to my class:

This is my contents page after making the changes from the class and improving myself:

Elle 

Improvements made after peer and self assesment (cover)

Improvements made after peer/self assessment

This is my second rough cut of my magazine cover that I sent around the class asking for feedback. As previously mentioned I received a number of comments mainly relating back to the fonts used, which had not yet been altered to suit the image of my magazine anyway. After taking the comments into consideration I made changes based on the feedback resulting in another rough cut design. I then printed out my newly made rough cut design and assessed it myself jotting improvements I could make just to give me visual aid while I was working on the computer.

This is my second rough cut that the class gave me feedback on:

This is the rough cut after improvements based on self and peer assessment:

Elle

Self Assesment

Self Assessment

I printed out a copy of my front cover, my contents page and my double page spread. I then chose to read through and analyse what I wanted to change throughout my magazine on a hard copy so i knew exactly what to do on the computer, I could then follow my notes and make the specific changes based on my own comments and comments made by other people after sending a hard copy around the class for improvements, to make my magazine more accessible to my target audience of young adults.

These are the hard copies I printed with some notes on them:

I am going to make the changes I have noted as well as more changes if I feel necessary while I am doing current improvements. The main thing I aim to change is the font used for my title; I don’t feel like it works with the image and also doesn't show a very strong brand image.
Elle

Rough Cut feedback forms

Rough Cut Feedback Forms

I have had some feedback from some peers in the class and this is what they said about my music magazine so far:

Rough Cut

Rough Cut

This is my rough cut of magazine:

Elle

New double page spread story

Double page spread story (new) official

This is the article as it stands with the image i have chosen for my double page spread.

Indie pop sensation group Forget me not have officially split. Lead singer Juniper Grey has broken from the band on a high note announcing a solo career and her first solo album. Word has been going around she has been thinking of a solo career for a while but was devastated after the split she needed a break to get back on her feet and then create her own personal sound. The 23 year old singer stated she was desperate to get back to doing what she loved and keeping up with her many fans that supported her every move throughout her journey. She tweeted ‘I LOVE my fans they are so loyal and supportive through everything I do, I don’t know what I would do without each and every one of you. Thank you’

Dwelling on the past was not an option for Juniper, she took three months away from the music industry to write music and focus on herself, this included a trip to Bora Bora, with her actor boyfriend Zack Martin, in July. The star was spotted sun bathing on a quiet beach on the beautiful island. Nothing like a bit of ‘me- time’ am I right? Upon returning from her holiday she headed straight back into the studio and recorded a number of original songs which have been released on her new album ‘independence’. The singer’s new album is riding high in the charts selling over 1 million copies worldwide in a matter of weeks. Take that Lana Del Rey!

We have word the release of yet another new album will take place mid-2016. Keep checking our website to find out more details.     

Elle