DP Spread Draft #3

Here I present my 3rd draft for my Double page spread. Using pre-existing dp spreads for music magazines I was able to arrange my page in such a way that it actually looks like one by carefully following conventions. I thought it would be conventional to use the colours red and green on my DP spread since I'm using them on both the front cover and contents page. When we compare this new draft to my previous one It is a lot better in terms of style and arrangement; I justified the article to give the columns a much cleaner look and added in the other missing conventions to give it that realistic feel.

Previous draft (#2)

DP Spread (Draft #2)

I present to you my 2nd Draft for my Double Page spread, in this one I have inserted my feature story. When compared to the previous draft we can now see that it is looking a lot more like an actual double page spread. It is not yet complete though as there's still a lot more work to be done before its finalized. 

Previous Draft (#1)

FINAL CONTENTS PAGE

 The only notable change that I made is in the 'NEWS' section as it wasn't conventional to just list names of the artists and not say something briefly about them. To the bottom of the contents page I capitalized the contact information as I found it to be conventional on pre existing products. The last thing I did was move around the images and other conventions; in millimeters, making slight adjustments.

Previous Draft (#3)

 

FINAL FRONT COVER

After weeks of drafting; experimenting with font style, layout, imagery and colour I finally came to a conclusion with my music magazine's cover. It boasts a big red Masthead 'JAMZ' which is something you just cannot miss because it has an authoritative approach. Everything sits really well and the elements work great with eachother. There's no dramatic change to this final one when compared to the previous draft; I only tweaked up what was necessary by making slight movements to text and changing the date. 

Feedback from Rebecca Ives

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Draft #3 (CONTENTS)

 

After a few minor adjustments to the previous draft I can now say that I am pretty much wrapping up this contents page and on my way of producing the final draft. Here I have my Second (3rd) Draft for my contents page; as you can see I have put a lot more work into my contents by adding the remaining conventions under the News, Interview, Features and Poster sections. I tried experimenting different font styles, orientation, imaging and colour schemes. I thought it would be necessary to use green and red since those colours are currently being used on my front cover; both colours work nicely together since they are complimentary on the colour wheel. Furthermore it makes even more sense because it shows continuity.

 

Previous Draft (#2)

Draft #2 (CONTENTS PG.)

Previous Draft (#1)

Here I have my Second (2nd) Draft for my contents page; as you can see I have put a lot more thought into my contents by experimenting different font styles, orientation, imaging and colour schemes. By researching and following conventions from pre existing products I was able to come up with something genuine but very conventional in a way. 

Revamp of FINAL FC (Latest Draft)

Previous Draft

After Careful Consideration and listening to feedback I received from peers and teachers, I decide to enhance my final cover even further. When compared to the previous update, things seemed to be a bit unbalanced in a way as the Red Masthead was just too big and dominated the top of the FC giving it this heavy feel. The magazine's other conventions were predominantly green, this scheme seemed to take over the magazine in a way so I introduced red to them, balancing the FC out even more. Introducing a skyline and footer gave the FC a 'finished' 'clean' feel; now it looks even more like a sellable product. Lastly, I always felt that the background was a little too plain so I introduced the photo of a brick wall which I took; changing the blending modes I created this stylistic, textured look. 

Overall Impressions of Peer feedback

First thing I can say is that I can see that my peers are really observant and I am pleased with their comments. The reviews are a bit mixed, which is good because it shows that they have a keen eye for criticism. Criticism is good, especially when it is constructive because it allows room for imrovement. I never considered trying to add a skyline for my front cover but I think I will try adding one and see how it works out. Other than that I will just continue to make improvements where necessary; staying on top of my coursework and doing the best I can to get my best possible grade.

Ben Naylorl: JEFF, you're blog is well gee brahh. Looks brilliant, everything is done to an exceptional standard and through your dedication to succeed, your blod reflects this manner. Everything looks so neat and tidy and allows people to clearly see the standard of your work.

Your front cover is actually awesome. Not even joking. All the colours are used excellently to comspire against the constrasting background and it makes it look awesome!!!

Peer Feedback

Charlotte Medhurst

There is a lot of good detailed work and you've explained your process for changing each draft well.
I think its a good front cover picture and I like the effect youve used to enhance the colours on the watch and the sunglasses, its attention grabbing and fits in well with the colour scheme. I also like the masthead, its bold and draws attention to it well.
I think the words 'Say What' should be in the same font as the rest of the lettering on the cover though, as it doesnt look quite right in a different font.
Also, I think you could try putting in a skyline as the top looks a little bare.
And on the picture, theres a shadow on his neck which looks a little odd. It kind of makes it look like his head has been photo shopped onto the body.

Peer Assesment

Emily Devlin
My overall assesment of your bloog is positive. I like your layout, it is clear and the work is good. It shows how much time and effort you put into this subject. I like your front cover as the photo and colour scheme compliment each other very well and your feature titles are attention grabbing without being pver the top. My only criticisms of your front cover would be that I think your masthead is a bit too big and takes up too much space and maybe you could of added a skyline or a footer too? In conclusion I think it is very well presented and you have clearly stuck to the classic conventions of a front cover.

Blogger Feedback

Claudia Neal:
Very well presented and had lots of information. You have explaned everything what you have posted in detail which is good. This has made me think about writting more for everything i post.
For your front cover i found it bold and eye catching and this is from the different colours, texts and the imagery you used.
A critisism of your final cover would be by having the main image in colour, because the background colour and the main image are slightly around the same colour.