Analysing sixth form magazine
When analysing a sixth form magazine we looked at the front cover and one article from a current sixth form college magazine.
When analysing a sixth form magazine we looked at the front cover and one article from a current sixth form college magazine.
I chose to analyse this front cover for North Devon School of Art because it was very different to many others. I analysed the use of colour, layout, fonts and image.
The title "College Magazine" is bland and unoriginal, suggesting a lack of thought and planing has gone into making an interesting name for the magazine. The colours used are blue white and purple because it is a winter issue. These colours are neutral making the magazine seem quite sophisticated and mature. However considering this is a magazine for young people it may have been more appropriate to use more colours, teasers, and fonts on the front cover.
The title "College Magazine" is bland and unoriginal, suggesting a lack of thought and planing has gone into making an interesting name for the magazine. The colours used are blue white and purple because it is a winter issue. These colours are neutral making the magazine seem quite sophisticated and mature. However considering this is a magazine for young people it may have been more appropriate to use more colours, teasers, and fonts on the front cover.
The image is of the outside of the building with no students or other objects. The lack of students makes the school seem quite lifeless and serious, with the addition of students laughing or painting i think the image would be much more suitable and effective. The image doesn't seem to be very youthful and inviting suggesting it may be aimed towards teachers and parents more than students.
There is very little text of the front cover other than the title, making it look unprofessional and plain.
From looking at this magazine i have decided to base my magazine on the season of christmas, with articles about the christmas school dinners, christmas concert and other seasonal events. My layout and design will be more "teenager friendly" and youthful to attract my target audience.
