Front Cover Ideas

Hi everyone,
It would be much appreciated if you guys could comment on which front cover you like the best and any suggestions on how i can improve them. Thank you!!!!

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Contents Page Ideas

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Title Page Ideas

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Textual Analysis

First Car:

The Mast head is all in capital letters and is white on a black (wob) background this is to draw our attention to the name of the magazine and because it is white on a black background it makes it easier to read so we automatically know what the magazine is going to be about. Also it is the biggest text on the front page emphasising its importance. The Mast head attracts college students because they are at an age where most of them will be looking for a car and starting to drive therefore would buy the magazine to gain more information to pass their driving tests as soon as possible.

The banner attracts a student audience because the writing is yellow on a black background and wob background therefore eye catching and because the banner is talking about 'The Inbetweeners' it appeals to a young, student audience because it is a popular TV program that most teenage students will be watching. The picture relates to the banner because it has the image of The Inbetweeners cast by a car so while attracting the appropriate audience it also relates to the car theme.

The Strap line is advertising technology, competitions, advice and new and used cars this shows that it includes other fun things as well as information about cars but it also helps you to find a car when you start driving. The text is black on a white background so it does stand out but the text is quite small so that is doesn't dominate the page.

The colour scheme is quit minimal with mostly white, black and yellow which makes it seem very male orientated and with the bold title 'First Car' you wouldn't expect a girl to want to read this magazine.



  

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Audience Questionnaire

Male or Female?


Age?


Would you like to know about clubs and activities that are on offer?


Would you like reviews of upcoming or newly released films?


How much would you pay to receive the student magazine?


How often would you like to receive the  student magazine?


What colours would you like the student magazine to be?

Would you like information about universtity options and theory driving tests?

Would you like an advice page?

Comparison of Student Magazines

First Car Magazine

Features:
Dangers of driving and road deaths e.g. using phones while driving
Advice on what first car you should have
Technology section e.g. mobile phones, laptops etc
Theory Test quizzes
Car and Bike Tests - helpful tips
Aimed at both genders, section specific to girls as well as men.

Student ID

Features:
Cartoons
Clubs you can join
Adverts and the latest news
Meet the new teachers and goodbyes and messages to those who are leaving
Articles on popular TV
University advice
Reviews on films
Horoscopes
No specific gender target

ECT Education/Training/ Career

Features:
Adverts for ipods and apprenticeships
Current events "Randomness"
Information on religion and the bible - trying to get the younger generation more interested in religion
Alcohol abuse - the effects
Article on students achievements
Politics
Current, popular music
Careers guru

My Action Plan for the next 4 weeks

Week 1 - 15th November 2010

Write Action plan

Create Blog

Comparison of Student mag’s

Audience Questionnaire

Textual Analysis

Week 2 - 22nd November 2010

Layout designs

Organize photo shoot

Edit photos

Draft Pages

Week 3 - 29th November 2010

Create cover and contents

audience feedback

Week 4 - 6th December 2010

Evaluation