Remake- Remodel Task

In lesson, we presented our remake-remodel of an existing magazine. We revived responses from the students whether the magazines look realistic as well as keeps to the theme of the chosen magazine. My responses are all positively similar however some criticisms have drew my attention. Here is a summary of the responses to each question:

1. Have all magazines conventions been used? How successful are these compared to the real thing?

Most of the responses included that I have used a masthead, a pug, main cover line, cover lines, left third and cover star. However, I did not include the basic codes and conventions like a dateline and a bar code, therefore I must remember to include these in the future.

2. Has original photography been used? Does the photography match the ethos of the magazine? In other words, would you expect to see this photograph with this magazine?

The responses are similar, all agree that the photography is original. Most feel that the photo is clear, uses direct mode of address, been used effectively and it links well with the appearance of the magazine. However, most feel that the photo could appeal to a Q magazine cover, but others think that the photo might not appeal for it looks too creepy and needs to be modernised.

3. Have they analysed their own magazine in depth?
Most agree that I did, however some feel that I need to extend on my analysis. I will progress to improving my analysis of the magazine cover.

4. Finally, give an honest opinion of the 'look' of the magazine. It is a good representation of the magazine it is replicating?
The responses are agreeable and many feel that it looks like a typical Q magazine. The layout is similar to the original as well as the colour scheme and the use of fonts. Some feel that I need to put more work into it in order for it to look professional.