Evaluation

Olivia Timmins

1. In what ways does your media product use,

develop or challenge forms and conventions
of media products?
Similarities

Same positioning
of masthead
Colour
scheme
Tagline
Cover lines

Model
Looking into
The camera
Main image
/ model
Genre
Quote or what the
magazine is about

1. In what ways does your media product use, develop

or challenge forms and conventions of media
products?
Plain background Masthead is able
to miss a word

Differences
Price &
Edition

Logo

Cover lines
mainly on
one side
Different fonts

Building in the background

A main
focus of
the
magazine
is the
backgroun
d

Medium long
shot

Model is
the main
focus of
the cover

Long shot
Barcode
Set colour scheme

Cover lines on both

sides of the cover

Varied colour scheme

Similarities
Both magazine covers share the same positioning of the
masthead at the top middle of the page, this stands out and
informs the target audience what magazine it is straight away.
The model in both magazines are looking right into the
camera, this makes the target audience feel as though they
are connecting with the model and makes it more personal for
them. Both magazines have cover lines surrounding the main
image stating what is inside the magazine and showing what
type of genre it is. Moreover, these magazines share a colour
scheme that matches the genre and the target audience of
the magazine. Additionally, these magazines also share a
tagline that is placed below the masthead which again tells
the target audience what the magazine is about and the genre
of it.

Differences
Vogue magazine (1) has the price and edition in the corner of
their front cover whereas my magazine(2) doesnt but instead
I have the barcode in the bottom left of my cover. Magazine 1
has a plain coloured background compared to magazine 2
which has the sixth form building in the background to show
who the target audience is for and the genre of the magazine.
Another difference between the magazines would be that in
magazine 1 the model is a medium long shot so they are the
main focus of the cover however, in magazine 2 the model is a
long shot and the main focus is the model and the building.
Finally, magazine 2 has a logo in the corner whereas magazine
1 doesnt but is filled with the masthead instead.

1. In what ways does your media product use, develop

or challenge forms and conventions of media
products?
Similarities

Issue no.

Issue no.

masthead

Secondary
images

Page no.

Cover lines

Varied colour scheme

1. In what ways does your media product use, develop

or challenge forms and conventions of media
products?
Masthead is small
Masthead takes up
most of the contents
page

Coloured
backgroun

Website advertising
magazine
Only 1 secondary
image
Quote
Plain white
background

Anchorage

Niche market Range of secondary images

Similarities
Both magazine contents pages share coverlines that reveal
what is inside the magazine and what genre it is. Also, they
both share secondary images which tells the target audience
that the magazine is aimed for them. Moreover, the
magazines both have what issue no. the magazine is so the
target audience is aware of which one it is. Additionally, both
magazines have the masthead on the contents page to show
what magazine it is and the genre of the magazine.

Differences
Glamour magazine (1) only has one secondary image
compared to my magazine(2) which has 3. This could be
because they have more content inside of their magazine as it
is well known whereas mine is only the first edition. Magazine
1 has their masthead spread across the top of the page in big,
bold letters, however my magazine has its masthead in the
corner slightly smaller. Magazine 1 has a website underneath
(tagline) the masthead which advertises the magazine. As my
magazine is only the first edition I wont need a website. In
magazine 1 they have used an anchorage by their image
which tells the target audience what the image is about and
what it is representing. My magazine however has a small
niche market as it is only aimed for students who attend
college.

How I followed codes and conventions

I followed codes and conventions by planning to place my
masthead at the top of the magazine so it would stand out to
the target audience and would be clearly visible. Also, I will
ensure that I place the barcode, price and edition on my
magazine so the target audience will again clearly see the
price and what edition the magazine is. Another thing that I
will make sure I do is add coverlines and a tagline to show the
target audience what genre my magazine is and easily show
what content my magazine has inside and make them want to
read it.

How I developed codes and conventions

I developed codes and conventions by creating my masthead
and placing it at the top of my front cover in bright colours so
it stood out and attracted the target audience to my
magazine. Another thing I did was create cover lines at the
side of my magazine to show off what content I have inside of
my magazine and also to show the target audience what
genre my magazine is. Moreover, I also placed the barcode at
the bottom of my magazine to show that it is real and people
can buy it. I also added a logo onto my front cover next to my
masthead to show who the target audience is and to show
that the magazine is for the college.

Comparing draft to final piece

Draft

Final

I feel as though I followed my draft really well

And did a lot of things similar. An example
Of this would be that I kept my logo and
Masthead the same and in the same place. I
Also positioned the main image in the same
Place, as well for my cover lines. I also followe
The same colour scheme but I did however
Change the colour of my masthead as I feel
Like the colour I chose stood out more against
My main image colour. I changed the positioni
Of the quote study tips but I felt as though it
Looked a lot better where I placed it in my
Final piece. On my contents page I changed m
Things such as I added the masthead onto my
Contents page and changed the positioning of
The issue no. I kept the cover lines the same b
Moved them around slightly to fit around my
Chosen secondary images to make it more
Fun and colorful.