Fabulous?

"The News of the World has launched its highly anticipated new magazine, Fabulous... ".. the biggest revamp of the supplement since the 1980s, and means that NoW has one of only two weekly Sunday supplements aimed solely at women ..."But beyond the hype and expectation, does it really live up to its name?"

...READ MORE HERE

DW

Magazine coursework

The prep work continues. I was very pleased with the photos produced in just one lesson and I will post some of them here v soon.


In the meantime this is also worth a look *ASME's Top 40 Magazine Covers of the Last 40 Years.




*American Society of Magazine Editors.

DW

Magazines-Coursework

The first piece of coursework you will be involved in is to research/plan and produce a magazine front page and a double page spread.

Remember LIAR when preparing this.
In the case of magazines the Institutions are the publishers (links available on this blog)and possibly some famous Titles.

A good publisher to start with is Natmags

Click on the title 'Magazines-Coursework'to read an article about the current state of the magazine Industry.

DW

Even More Front covers-Yr 12

Year 12 Front Covers-Final versions?

Here are 4 'almost finished' front covers. Compare these to the drafts posted earlier.

FTL-in the style of Stuff/FHM.It's FOR THE LADS.

KOUTURE in the style of I.D.-Minimalist design.striking images


KNOW IT gossip/celeb/fashion..weekly magazine/busy cover used to attract attention.


JAM. Just About Men/gadgets/sport/music.

COURTEOUS.In the style of style 'bibles' such as GQ/ARENA.Gadgets/sport/music. Aimed at male readers.

Again your comments are most welcome.

Year 12 Front Covers-Mock Ups

The year 12 media class need your feedback on their magazine front cover mock-ups.They are in the process of planning/constructing a lifestyle magazine aimed at their age group.They work in groups and each person must produce a cover and double page spread.This is part of their coursework.
More covers will be added over the next few weeks.These are examples of work in progress so remember to leave constructive comments

Year 12 Magazine Coursework-Have your Say.

The year 12 groups have begun this module.They work in groups of 4 and must produce 4 front pages and 4 double page spreads.

They need your views and opinions about the ideas they have for their lifestyle magazines.

Please click on the 'COMMENTS' at the bottom of this post and complete the surveys posted there. Remember to say which group you are replying too...(the name will have plc in the title.)


I have posted some relevant links in the Links Section for those undertaking this task.