Task 6: Preliminary Task Brief

Initial Ideas for Student Magazine

Who Are You Aiming Your Magazine At Specifically? 

My magazine will be aimed specifically at all students attending the college because it is the largest audience.

What Will Your Magazine Be About?

My magazine will give information about the college for new students, but will also give information about upcoming events, trips and occasions happening around the college and in Portsmouth. It will give information for other students such as about work experience, UCAS points, and tips about exams. It will also include some other articles that are not just about college, but would interest students, for example, saving money, getting a job etc. 

What Are Your Ideas For Cover Lines?

'Getting Around College'

'UCAS Points - Questions Answered'

'Saving Money Tips'

'Get Employed'

What Title Have You Decided And Why?

I have chosen the title 'Southdowns Termly'

This is because the magazine will be released every term and it is a simple title that includes the name of the college.

What Fonts Do You Want To Use? 

I used Microsoft Word on the Mac and tried out a different range of font styles with my title. Some of them were not chosen because they where hard to read, or did not match the target audience of students. I will also chose to have the font green because it is a neutural colour and it will be suitable for both boys and girls, also it is the theme of the magazine and the College colours.

The text I have chosen to use after given various feedback is 'Easy Way' because it is fun. This is the final outcome of the font:

What Are Your Ideas For Taglines?

My Tagline will be 'The Essential Student Guide' Because it shows how important the magazine is and emplies that it will be useful to students, making them want to read it.

When In The Year Will It Be Published?

I will do my magazine Christmas themed because it will be an easy theme to work with.