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School Magazine Research- Contents Pages

Contents Page Number One


The font for this magazine is bold and informal, so it is clear that the audience for this magazine is the pupils. Although the colour scheme is blue, which is classified as a boys colour, this magazine look quite feminine due to the fact that there is flowers and crowns in the background. The bright blue colour gives the magazine a sense of brightness and happiness. In the background also there is aspiring quotations such as “be the best you can be!” and “its up to you!” which is raising the moral of the students, which is encouraging the positive attitude. The photos are stacked upon each other and are crooked which again links into the feel of the magazine being informal and appealing to the pupils. The pictures chosen are presumably of pupils doing fun activities and they are all smiling. The bright blue colour gives the magazine a sense of brightness and happiness. In the background also there is aspiring quotations such as “be the best you can be!” and “its up to you!” which is raising the moral of the students, which is encouraging the positive attitude.

Contents Page Number Two

The title “contents” is big and stands out from the rest of the page, however, the remaining text is small and so quite hard to read. The subheadings on this page allow the reader to find what they are looking for easily. This contents page has a whitewashed image as the background so that the dark text is clear and bold. The theme of this contents page links in with the theme of the magazine as it is old fashioned. The corners of the magazine have little patterns on them which makes the magazine instantly more feminine. The image in the background is an image of the pupils in action in the school to remind the reader that it is a school magazine and it is also incorporating school morale and spirit.




Contents Page Number Three



This school has used bright, bold colours as the background to allow it to stand out and make the magazine seem happy, which will raise the readers mood. The images of the pupils looking happy will raise school morale and spirit and it is clear that the target audience for this magazine is the pupils as the text is bold and informal. Also, the title "contents" is colourful and contrasting to the rest of the page which allows it to be clearly identified and brings more colour to the magazine. The same font has been used throughout the page to show consistency which brings a subtle sophistication to the magazine and also shows that it has been cleverly thought out. The name of the magazine, "Challonerchats" is shown behind the contents to remind the reader that it is a school magazine.

School Magazine Research- Front Covers

Front Cover Number One

I think that the simplicity makes this magazine all the more effective. There is no long list of what's inside, neither lots of different pictures; it has chosen one picture of a pupil and her art work as the main feature and by doing this, the reader's attention is focused on the main article. Also, by having the pupil by her art work, it allows the reader to see exactly who's it is and so can feel inspired by their fellow colleagues.

The colours used in this magazine are warm, vibrant colours, which allows the magazine to stand out. The magazine also seems more happier due to the fact that the colours are bold and the fact that the girl is smiling, which is encouraging to the reader.

The title of this magazine is larger than any other text on this page and it also is a darker, duller colour to that of the whole magazine, because of this however, it stands out and is a reminder that it is a school magazine. The text of the main article "Artistic Talent" is in much brighter, lighter colours and so contrasts against the dark background. The word "Talent" is larger than the rest and is striking and is raising student morale. Another word that is set out from the rest is the word "success" in the school slogan. This again, is to lift the student morale and to give the feeling of a happy, successful school.

Front Cover Number Two

It is clear that this magazines' target audience was the pupils at this high school as they have made the magazine seem "young" by using a variety of colours and a random pattern. The images used are of pupils doing activities to show high participation and spirit.

This magazine has chosen not to put any text on the cover of their magazine, apart from the name of the school, and the school motto which looks very effective as it draws the reader in. Although the text colour is similar to that of the background, the thick black outline does a simple yet effective job of allowing the title to be clearly read.

The magazine would appeal to both males and females due to the fact that the colours used are mainly unisex and although some of the images are of a female orientation, a male aspect has also been considered in the design.

Front Cover Number Three

The target audience for this magazine is the pupils as the font for the title "fly" is round, curvy and fun. The colours used, although neutral seem to appeal to feminine audience as the articles are aimed at females- "10 ways to customise your boring school uniform". the image of the female student on the front cover also suggests a feminine audience. The pupil looks happy and her uniform seems casual yet smart, which may intrigue the reader as they too, will think they can become happy and smart too. The image used in the background is incorporating the school into the magazine, as a reminder that it is a school magazine, however, I personally believe that this magazine has incorporarted too many colours into the design- especially with the background.