My Final Preliminary Task Draft for the Front Cover and Contents Page

Final school magazine layout from rebeccamilesmedia
I based my final design on the second draft that I have uploaded previously. I thought this was the best idea of a layout that I could think of so i decided to use it for the final draft. I appreciate that it is on PowerPoint and not on a programme software such as InDesign. This is due to problems with the computer network. When the software is working again, I will convert it to the appropriate programme. I decided to use PowerPoint for the previous drafts as I found it easier to move things about and express initial ideas, and then I will transfer the ideas this onto InDesign.

My Preliminarly Task 2nd Layout Idea

Layout of school mag from rebeccamilesmedia
I have created a new idea on how to set out my school magazine front cover and contents page. Although I have posted a plan before, this plan has pictures included.

Task Ideas for My Preliminary Task

Following on from my last post, I also have to begin gathering up my ideas for my articles which will be advertised on both my title and contents pages. Again, these need to reflect the school theme of my magazine and link to the community feel I want to achieve. The articles I wish to use include; 
'How to handle the amount of work'
'Where to go for what?'
 'Where to study within school'
 'common facts of the sixth form' 
'What to Wear'
' Whats going on around school'
'Whats been Happening?'
'Notices'
'Agony Aunt'
I will include more articles to advertise, but I know that when I get onto the task of taking pictures (refer to last post) I will get more inspiration for further articles to include in my preliminary task. 

Uses of Photographs in my Preliminary Task

Ideas for my Photographs to use in my Preliminary Task
For my preliminary task (Ruislip High school Sixth Form magazine) i need to use a vast number of photographs. One of these must be of a student at work in a medium close up shot. For this, I was thinking of including a picture of a fellow student completing work on a desktop. Before i take my photographs, i wanted to gather up some ideas of what sort of photographs i need to personally take. 
                           As my magazine is school based, the pictures must reflect this theme, as well as bringing the article's information to life. This means that my pictures will be taken around school. One of my magazine's articles will include life as a sixth form student, so i will take pictures of;  the reception area and the office (so students know where they need to go if they have a query with something in general), pictures of the study room and LRC (to show students places for quiet study) pictures of the common room and outdoor area (to show students where they can socialise) and pictures of classrooms around school (so students know where the majority of their lesson will take place.) These pictures will be used on my front cover and contents pages to advertise certain articles. Whilst i have a strong Idea of these pictures, I will take at least around 50 pictures so i will have more than enough when it comes to completing my ppreliminary task.
 My Photographs     
Here are some of the photos I took around the sixth form area to use in my preliminary task.

 One of the criteria's that I need to meet is to use a picture of a student working in medium close up. Here is the picture I intend to use.









Here is a picture of the outside area where students can socialise. This will fit in with the topic I plan to advertise on my contents page which is 'where to socalise' or something along those lines.

  
Here is a picture of the entrance to the sixth form part of the school. I'm thinking of maybe including this on my front cover. As the door is open, it implies a 'welcome' feel and may encourage the reader to read the magazine.  

Detailed Description of Ideal Readers and Themes of My Preliminary Task

Write up of Lesson

* Describe your ideal reader:
my ideal reader is an 16-18 year old sixth form student who attends Ruislip High School

* Describe your reader's typical day: 
My ideal readers day consists of: preparing for school which includes organizing homework or folders for that day, then they should try their best in understanding all pieces of new information. Socialising with friends is a common part of everyday life, and when they come home, they should hopefully get on with homework/extra work. My magazine will help them have a simple timetable for the day and gives ideas on how to manage these key events of everyday life.

* Sum up your magazine in one word:
essential

*Write a pitch to advertise your magazine:
My school magazine is a survival guide to the Ruislip High school sixth form. It answers questions on life in this sixth form, gives ideas on what to wear, how to manage work,  tells the reader what events are happening/happened around school, and also has an advice column for social or work problems. This magazine is an essential item for life as a Ruislip high sixth form student. It also gives the school a strong sense of community whilst also focusing on personal achievements. 

My School Magazine First Layout Idea

Here is my first layout idea for my school magazine. I decide on a simple layout which appears formal to reflect the school theme the product is based around. Please view my layout draft below

School mag plan from rebeccamilesmedia

Magazine Ideas-Moodboard

I created a mood board to present my initial ideas that I would like to include in my school magazine. The ideas consists of; school work tips, homework tips, fashion ideas for school, and an advice column for issues within school. Please view my mood board below. 

Sixth form survival guide from rebeccamilesmedia