I had handed over my cover and contents page for it to be assessed and to receive feedback for it. I had gotten two different sheets back; one from other students, and one from my teacher. The two said the following: ~
1st sheet:
Understanding of conventions of layout and page design: "Red text near title should be lower down and a different colour. Bring the title forward, can't really see the purple bottom bit."
Appropriately integrating illustration and text: "Content page text Same size images. More images? Dot after the numbers on content page."
Framing shot: "We like the framing."
Selecting mise an scene (colour, figure, lighting, props, setting.): "Lighting is good, looks like a real photo shoot. Props are good. Not edited over the title?"
Manipulating images (Cropping, re-sizing etc): "Re-size image of Shannon."
Accurate use of language and register: "Looks 'magaziney'"
Pages are clearly appropriate for magazine genre and readership: "Yes - good slang."
Awareness of need for variety in fonts and text size: "Variety of fonts and colours - yes and size. Capital 'U' in the title maybe too dim."
2nd sheet:
Understanding of conventions of layout and page design: "Yes, good combination of elements but cover image should be more dominant." (Level 3)
Appropriately integrating illustration and text: "Red against guitar neck not working. Some other words lost."
Framing shot: "Move 'Issue NO.' and 'Date' to the very top." (Level 2)
Selecting mise an scene (colour, figure, lighting, props, setting.): "All good and appropriate." (Level 3)
Manipulating images (Cropping, re-sizing etc): "This shows skill." (Level 3)
Accurate use of language and register: "Appropriate wording and punctuation. 'Must Have Music Christmas Presents..." (Level 3)
Pages are clearly appropriate for magazine genre and readership: "Clearly shows style of cover." (Level 3)
Awareness of need for variety in fonts and text size: "Move difference between heading and sub-headings. Good font choice for title - not sure about shading?"
Overall comment: "Move contrast in font sizes (Main cover lines big, lesser details smaller) and bring Gemma's images to be more dominant."
Some comments for the contents page may not be carried out, as the page is yet not complete. I will make the shading highlight in the top right corner of the front cover less visible, and bring the title over Gemma's head. I will have to change some of the fonts as well, as some of the words get lost with the colour contrast in with the photo I have used. I will move the Issue NO. and date to the top of the page. For the contents page, I must get the details within the contents all the same font and size, so it all matches.
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