Production ; Update with changes to my print

As you can see from my cover above, I have changed the font. This is because I think it is easier to read than the font the left, and it creates a stronger sense of branding across my contents page and covers if I use the same font.

Production- Rough drafts of print

Here is my first edition draft for my magazine cover 'Icon.' I have used a colour theme of purple, red and white because I feel that this ties together nicely. I have used 3 various font styles- Arial black bold, impact and a brush style one I downloaded online. I decided to use a close-up photograph on my cover because I think it catches the eye of the reader and has a lot of impacts. I have highlghted key words in purple because that way they also catch the attention of the reader. I still have cover lines to tweak, but this draft is the structure that I want my first edition cover to be. 



Here is the start of the production of my contents page. I have used the same colour scheme to create a house style. I included a photo of my cover to adhere to the conventions of contents pages. I am yet to decide whether I want the features column where it is or move it to create more space for pictures. 




Here is my second edition cover. This photo is what I'm going to feature, however, I am undecided whether to move it down slightly to expose more of their heads. I have chosen a colour scheme of blue, purple and white as i feel this ties nicely and follows the ABBA theme. I chose to feature the edition title on teh bottom of the page becasue that way it follows a house style with the previous edition. I kept the masthead white for that same reason, but undecided whether to superimpose it or leave it the way it is. I will consult with my focus group to discuss the concerns I have.

Planning- meeting indicative content

Planning- Pitch and Mock Up's.

Photoshoot pitch from LilyHarrison6

Below are my proposed mock-ups. 

Generic Research- Intertextuality

On the 15th August 2018, I visited the Frida Kahlo exhibition that was showing at the Victorian Albert Museum. It allowed me to research more into my proposed topic, and I learnt alot about Frida Kahlo and her life. It inpsired me with my mise-en-scene choices, for example at the end of the exhibition they had a stand with inspired Frida Kahlo jewellery. I decided to purchase a necklace that might be useful for when I do my shoot. I also learnt about Frida Kahlo's particlar love for red lipstick- and decided I want to feature this in my photoshoot also. 

I also researched different ways to achieve the braided hairstyle that Frida used to wear often- there were many tutorials on Youtube which helped. I practised the hairstyle on myself as well as on my cosuin in order to try and achieve the perfect look. 

I also purchased a book about Kahlo and her life- this helped me refere back to information in the exhibition as we were not allowed to take photos when we were there. 



During the exhibition I also had the chance to look at self portraits Frida had painted, learnt about her upbringing and saw the makeup she used to use (Revlon.) I also got to l study in detail her clothes, looking at the paint marks and cigarette burn holes she had left in them. It was interesting studying the cast corsets she used to wear during recovery from major operations, and the work she used to do in regards to her community. 

Planning- a summation of my findings.

My research has shown that there are many magazines that both subvert and adhere to the conventions of fashion magazines. Mainstream magazines such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan are more typical of the fashion genre, however, more niche magazines such as POP tend to steer away from the norm representation of fashion issues. 

For my NEA photoshoot, I plan to explore cultural fashion issues (therefore appealing to a culturally sophisticated audience), as well as less cultural issues ( to appeal to a different social class.) 

My initial idea is to explore the fashion icon, Frida Kahlo. The anniversary of her death was recently (13th July 1954) so I felt it would be fitting to pay tribute to her. This is because she relates to the fashion industry, and a culturally sophisticated audience would have a degree of awareness of her work- therefore appealing to them. 

For my second photoshoot, I plan to do an ABBA-themed cover. This is because it appeals to a different social class to the first cover, however, is still very current due to the recent release of the movie 'Mamma Mia! Here we go again...'

I will continue my research into these subjects further, in preparation for my photoshoots. 

Research: Frida Kahlo Moodboard