Final front cover/ Evaluation

This above image is the completed final piece for my college magazine front cover.

I chose the masthead 'WYKE NEWS' as I wanted to specifically base my work around the college I attend. The fact that this magazine is based around Wyke College made it a lot easier to get images. The main image of my front cover is of 2 students; Emily & Jodie. They are located on the conventional left third of the page. The image shows each student smiling, which connotes the idea that they each enjoy college, and are having a good time. Jodie (Left) is shown holding college folders which portrays to the audience that college is a lot of work – but enough to handle! Emily is not holding any folders and looks slightly more casual as a result of this. This overall image connotes an even balance between college life and social life. This relates to the magazine well as inside it gives tips and tricks on how to balance these two aspects, if it is to become too much for a particular student to handle.

The principle is also featured on the right hand side of the cover, with the cover line 'principles blog' next to him. This portrays a light-hearted atmosphere to not only the college, but the magazine too. It also shows that the magazine will be informal as a result of the principle willing to share his blog with the students.

The background to which Jay's picture is located is grey, giving a neutral effect. I used this to block out the clustered background which was there before, in attempt to get the audience to focus more on the cover lines and read more of the articles inside...

The second cover line is 'Students prepare for exams' with 'revision tips inside...' I felt as though this article would be relevant due to the majority of the college participating in examinations, wanting to get the best grade possible. I think including 'revision tips inside...' lures in the audience as these tips could be vital.

I used this particular font as I like the harsh effect it gives, in an almost stamp-like manner. It is big and bold which stands out to the audience and catches their eye. The black font also contributes to this effect due to it too, being a harsh colour. This almost connotes the idea that college is tough- but worth it.

The other cover lines are in a light purple colour, this is to maintain the house style of the magazine. It also fits with the colour scheme of Wyke College due to it having a purple logo - located in the background of the front cover, on the building.