1. What I have learnt during the
Progression from the
Preliminary task to my final
Music Magazine

2. What I could have done to improve:
During the progression from the
preliminary task to the magazine
production, I have learnt that it is key to
have a layout of clear ideas. During the
procedure of my music magazine I did not
do a layout template which caused me
delay as I could not decide which layout
looked best.
My Front Cover Layout plan
for the preliminary task:
On the other hand, for the
Preliminary task I had a
layout for each page which
meant that I could create
my magazine straight away;
it was easier and quicker.

3. For the image, I found that it was easier to have a
better quality image when it was not the background
of the front cover. It also helped make the front
cover clearer and easier to understand. Also, with
the style of my magazine, it was better to have an
image cropped out and put onto a plain background.
The Image on the front cover -
Comparison

4. The Technology
For the Preliminary task I used Microsoft Publisher for each
piece (Front Cover and the Contents Page). It was not good for
the editing as it was limited. However, it was easy to layout
the different sections which created the magazine.
On the other hand, for my final Music Magazine, I used
Photoshop for the front cover because of the many editing tools
which were accessible. However, I used Microsoft Publisher for
the Contents page and the Double Page Spread because I found
it more convenient.

5. Overall, During the progression from the
Preliminary task to my final production, I
have learnt that it essential to have a layout
plan for each section. For example, the
structure and image schedule. It makes the
procedure of creating the magazine quicker
as you have a clearer understanding of how
you are going to structure your magazine; the
process is more organized.
Conclusion