Introduction to main task

Main task: the front page, contents and double page spread of new music magazine
All images and text must be original, produced by the candidate), minimum of four images per candidate. 


Action plan: 14 Oct

• Post initial ideas for magazine on blog
• Post institution research on blog 
• Analyse two front covers from chosen sub-genre 

21 Oct: 

• Analyse 2 contents pages & 2 DBS from chose sub-genre 
• Develop pitch using Prezi 

28 Oct:

• Develop & complete pitch 
• Complete further research of chosen sub-genre 

4 Nov: 

• Present pitch, post pitch & audience feedback 
• Complete mock-ups of magazine pages 
• Produce style sheet which reflects brand identity/ house style 
• Organise models, locations, props, photoshoot location 

11 Nov:

• Develop front cover: experiment with layout colour, font language & photos 

18 Nov: 

• Develop front cover further 
• Made adjustments to magazine design 

25 Nov: 

• Develop contents page: experiment 
• Make adjustments to magazine design 

2 Dec: 

• Develop double page spread: experiment 
• Make adjustments to magazine design 

9 Dec: 

• Develop double page spread further 
• Make adjustments to magazine design 

16 Dec:

• Finalise design of all pages 
• Begin draft evaluation 

23 - 30  Dec: 

• Evaluation 

6 Jan: 

• Develop evaluation 

13 Jan: 

• Complete evaluation 

20 Jan:

• Complete evaluation 
• Final blog check