Preliminary: Front Page Analysis

Analysing other front pages allowed me to decide on the final decision for what to include on my front page and what kind go image to use. Also it allows me to make a judgment on the appropriate way to layout the front cover.

This particular front cover has used a constant colour scheme of yellow which seems to represent that of their school. I like this because it is an accurate representation of the main topic of the magazine. This is something which I would like to incorporate when creating my own front cover. As well as this, I like the way which different images have been used, to give a variety of topics on the front page. Although, in my opinion I think that there is too much information included on this front cover and it causes interest to be lost rather quickly. 

This next front cover goes for a simplistic theme where it is simply a a title, a name of the magazine and an image of whatever links to the magazine. I like the way that the image which has been used has a similar colour scheme to the word "life."  However, I am not entirely sure as to whether the simplicity of the magazine causes it to be less visually appealing. 

This front cover for the boarding school magazine has been left reasonably simplistic but still allows the reader to have a general understanding of what is likely to be included inside the issue. This is effective as it does not overpower the reader with information but keeps them interested. However, I dislike the white writing against the brown/grey background as I do not think it stands out well enough to entice a reader. As well as this I do not think the name of the magazine is big and bold enough. Though the use of the greyish background allows the faces of the children to stand out more. 

This front page differs from others as it merges the front cover and contents page together as oppose to having them separate. The use of this saves time, and it allows the reader to have an insight to what is included straight away. The word "PLAY" is written in bold and bright colours which would stand out to someone walking by.  However, I do think that by including the contents on the front it can cause a reader to lose interest as they may not have time to read it all whereas if a small yet catchy comments are made on the front page it entices a reader in further and means makes them more curious to continue reading.