Prem coursework- Preliminary task evaluation

Throughout this preliminary task of my coursework I have come across some challenges but the task itself has been quite straight forward, with the hard work and effort put in. When i was given the task, I must admit, it was quite hard to come up with an idea for it as I didn't know whether or not to make it a focused on a department magazine (like the exemplar shown) or a more generic magazine. It took me a good week to finalise my idea after discussions with my teacher and weighing up the pros and cons. I found that if it is more generic you can include a variety of things, whereas if it was focused on one department it would require accuracy on what is written as it cannot be off the main focus.

Throughout my front cover production I came across some problems that were not too hard to cross. Ior example, I found it quite tricky to change the lighting on the faces of the front cover. It required alot of playing around on photoshop for it to finally look retouched and slightly more professional than my first go. Also another problem encountered with the front cover, that was mentioned by peers was a spacious area that was empty. This made me have to think about what could go in this space and after a while I came up with an idea for it. These, I guess, were quite minor problems as I managed to overcome these problems.

For the production of my contents page, ideas for layouts was my main problem as I didn't know how to lay out my contents. I eventually came up with an idea after visualising and playing with areas of the contents page and pictures to compile my contents page. I also had to be accurate in trying to link my contents page with my front cover so they complimented each other.

On the other hand, I found that this preliminary task went quite smoothly and I did not encounter any big problems that could not be overcome. I believe that my product was a success as I kept to deadlines and did everything to the best of my ability and with he resources provided.

If I had a chance to re do this preliminary task all over again I would of probably would've taken more exciting pictures and I might of changed the topic of the magazine. other than this I do not think I would have changed much.

I hope that the problems I encountered are Something i later to hope on to improve and consider spending detailed time on when i do my main coursework task.