School Magazine Textual Analysis 1

This is an example of a school magazine I particularly like. It has many conventions which I think make it appropriate for a school environment. 

- The variety of different fonts which are eye catching. They are different but not too harshly contrasting to make it unappealing. 

-The picture is a girl in the schools uniform , relating to the genre of magazine. It is a mid shot meaning it is a clearly viewable without being too close up or far away, she is positioned in a way you would expect normal magazines which the audience would probably buy and read. 

-The fact there is only one photo and the background is clear makes it less cluttered and easier to read.

-There is a clear title at the top relating to the magazine

-consistent font is the same throughout and is in sans serif. This is the font used which makes it seem less professional. However I don't think this matters because it is an easily readable font none the less and they aim to appeal to younger people who attend the school anyway. 

- The actual content appears to be engaging for a young audience. Although primarily based for the school pupils, the magazine appears to appeal to parents as well, as it contains articles for both. The variety of quizzes, reviews and interviews will keep the readers entertained. It doesn't appear to go off topic either.

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One thing I would change about this magazine and would bare in mind is the colour scheme, it appears to be feminine. Weather it is a female school or not I am not sure, but as it is aimed for parents as well I think it should try to be more gender neutral.

I also would include the school name or logo on it and I personally believe this is a must have to a school magazine, as it is a way of promoting the school to readers.