Evaluation Question 7

Looking back at the preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full

product?

Preliminary Task Cover Final Magazine Cover

Preliminary Task Contents Final Magazine Contents

Technology

In terms of technology, I believe I have came quite a long way. Before, I had never used programs such as Photoshop and InDesign before, so I was a beginner when I was completing my preliminary task. I think my skills have increased a lot since then, as I have been able to experiment with the different tools, meaning when it came around to the main task, I was better equipped to create a better quality magazine. For example, I am now better accustomed to the effects in Adobe Photoshop to better edit my images to create the effect I am going for. Also, InDesign was a valuable tool and helped me make my magazine look professional and well made.

Industry

Since starting AS Media studies, my knowledge of the magazine industry has grown substantially. I was a frequent buyer of different music magazines before, but I never knew much about the marketing and how a magazine is put together. Over the past few months, I have learned that everything within a magazine has it's purpose and overall goes to draw in a certain target audience. This knowledge meant I could create a better magazine the second time around.