Prelim Task Breakdown

1. Preliminary Breakdown
By Leeza Ah-wan

2. Using the shape tool I created two
rectangles. I then used the paint
bucket tool to colour them in red. I
placed the top rectangle so it was
positioned behind the text.
Firstly, I added the date and also
the issue number. Using the shape
tool I then created a line, and
placed it in between the issue
number and date, to make the
page look more organised.

3. I added a web address for the main
website of the magazine. I then
added social networking logos and
the relevant web links as a form of
‘convergence’.

4. Then, I cropped my main image
using the quick selection tool. After
cropping, I positioned it onto the
page.

5. Next, I placed in the school logo.
This will attract students to the
magazine as they are familiar with
it.

6. I then typed up my masthead. I
decided to call my magazine
“School Success”.
I then created a rectangle using the
shape tool and then added a stroke
effect to make it bolder.

7. I then added my strapline which is
“A refreshing taste of school life”.

8. I duplicated the previous rectangle
created and then reshaped it. I
used the paint bucket tool to fill it
in blue.

9. I added in images of text books to
support the puff/promotion which
will go in the blue rectangle.

10. I used the text tool to type up my
puff which is “Win! £50 worth of
revision books and school
resources”.

11. Using the text tool, I created my
first cover line. I decided to use
black and red so the page would
have a consistent colour scheme.

12. I then added a second cover line.

13. Then, I added my third cover line.
The use of cover lines is important
as the main headline might not
attract someone, but one of the
cover lines will.

14. I then typed up my main headline,
which is “Why I love college life”. I
used red for the text and then
applied a black stroke effect. I
believe that without the stroke
effect the headline would not stand
out or attract a pass along
audience.

15. Below the main headline I typed up
a short summary which included
who the main story was featuring. I
thought this would be useful in
attracting a audience who had a
‘personal relationship’ (Katz) with
the cover star.

16. I placed in a bar code, which is a
vital convention.

17. I placed in a QR code generator
scanner as a form of synergy.

18. Next, I used the shape tool to
create a star. I also added a stroke
effect onto this star to make it look
bolder. Thus, the price inside it
would stand out once typed up.

19. I created a text box and typed
“Only £1”. I then, dragged this into
the star.

20. Lastly, I added in instructions on
how to use the QR code.

21. Firstly, I added the date of the issue
so it’s present on both my front
cover and contents page.
Then, I ‘repeated’ (Steve
Neale) my masthead so the
name becomes memorable
and well established to
readers.

22. I dragged over the school logo from
my front cover and placed it onto
my contents page, beside the
masthead.

23. I then added in the page number.
This is vital for readers to navigate
easily through the magazine.

24. I typed up the web address as
convergence is important for the
company to maintain a ‘personal
relationship’(Katz) with readers.

25. I made it clear that this was the
contents page for readers.

26. I didn’t want the page to look too
plain as the background is white.
Hence, I placed in two appropriate
clip art images.

27. I used the shape tool to create a
rectangle for my editorial.

28. I typed up my editorial. I believe an
editorial is important in welcoming
readers to the issue. I then placed
in my handwritten signature so I
can start to build a close
relationship with buyers.

29. To save time, instead of creating
another rectangle using the shape
tool, I simply duplicated my
previous rectangle. Then, resized it.

30. I made it clear to readers that they
could find all the necessary
information here of where to go for
certain stories.

31. I then typed up all the page
numbers and what readers will find
on each page.

32. I then placed in a original image to
support one of the stories that
feature.

33. I placed in another original image.

34. I placed in a image of the main star.
I purposely made this the largest
image on the page because it is the
main story.

35. Using the shape tool I created a
black square. I then duplicated this
shape for the other two images. I
will be placing the appropriate
page numbers in these boxes.

36. I typed up the appropriate
page number.

37. I typed up the appropriate
page number.

38. I typed up the appropriate
page number.

39. Then, I added my editorial
photo in. This way buyers will
know what the editor (me)
looks like.

40. I changed a part of my
editorial.
I also changed the text for
page 16.

41. Lastly, I added in relevant
social networking links for
more convergence.