This is my first draft of my contents page for my music magazine, I am pleased with how it has turned out, although there are many things I would like to improve and edit to make my contents page better. I want to change my page number so they stand out more so its more entertaining for my target audience.
CONTENTS PAGE PEER ASSESSMENT by Harvey-
What type of shots have been used to create a variety of shot distances and how has the camera been used to communicate meaning?
The shot taken is a full body shot allowing the reader to see the whole costume of the model, this makes the reader look closer into the magazine, investing more time into it, drawing them into the inside pages.
What choice of Mise en scene is appropriate for the star image and genre?
The mise-en-scene used for the model is conventional and clear, it portrays a relaxed tone for the page
How far is the font used readable and reflects the genre?
The font used is satisfactory however a sans serif font could be used to give a much more relaxed and modern look for the page.
What technical conventions of a Contents page are present and used effectively?
The contents page contains cover lines and a star image which is conventional
How has Indesign been used to layout the page to convey a brand?
The brand conveyed is approachable and friendly and does not do anything groundbreaking
How well have the text and visuals been integrated together?
The text and visuals have been integrated together well and they are arranged in a simple yet effective manner. However the page numbers should be enlarged and in a different font to show the audience it is a page number and not a part of the text
Where has photoshop been used to manipulate the photos to enhance the star image or genre?
Photoshop has been used to cut out the image of the star however it does not appear any further editing has been applied
Good, really well, very strong, very conventional, fabulous, really well applied, really dynamic, very clear.
A grade
Clearly, strong, good, satisfactory, conventional, well good sense
B grade
Fails to convey, lacks, insufficient, minimal, satisfactory, functional, adequate, staid
C grade
My Five Targets-
- Cut out the image move clear on photoshop
- Use a gradient for the background
- The circles beside the image
- Change the numbers on the pages bigger
- Change design technique