Preliminary Exercise Brief

Using DTP and an image manipulation program (Photoshop) produce the front page of a new school/college magazine, featuring a photograph using digital technology, of a student in medium close-up plus some appropriately laid out text and a masthead. Additionally candidates must produce a mock up of the layout of the contents page to demonstrate their grasp of DTP. Individual or pairs. If pairs then 2 different covers need to be produced. Produce a short portfolio of evidence to include planning –analysis of existing school magazine front covers. Survey what students expect/like to see on a front cover of a school magazine. Drafts of the front cover. Evidence of your photos and manipulation.

I have made a simple mind map of some ideas.