Evaluation
To start with, for the research I used the internet to find
out what music artists thought about file sharing and illegally downloading
music. From the research, I found a couple of quotes from the artist themselves
and placed them in my Article. I also on the other hand looked at different
magazines such a Vibe which allowed me to have a clear view on the layout,
structure and presentation. I was very reliant on the internet; to improve my
research and skills I think I should have looked at more real life magazines
and analyse them throughout which will allow capture specifications more quickly.
I also added picture so my article can stand out and appeal to the readers. The
strength of my research may not be punching; due to the fact that I had already
gained some knowledge on file sharing and had used already what I knew, as well
as researching on the internet. However I did not spent too much of my time
researching on the internet. Although my research may not be in depth I feel I
had enough pieces to come up with a valid article. I needed to have enough time to find more important information
that related to file sharing. Another weakness was that more websites was
opinion of people and wasn’t reliable, which made it harder to find information
that was reliable.
My journalistic skills were quite good; I looked at one or
two articles for inspiration and a better guide. This allowed me to use a
similar layout which is similar to the article I read up on. I think this
method for me was useful as I wanted the article to be quite formal and simple
but interesting. On the other hand I think my article was missing more facts.
The lack of facts was a major flaw and weakness and will immediately put my
article down although I think my article is a satisfactory quality.
The visual part of my project was produced and designed on a
program called InDesign. I have not used this programme often but had a soft
idea of how to control and what to do. Therefore allowed me not to waste too
much time on learning which button is what. For a first timer I think I picked
up the basic functions of the programme pretty quickly and didn’t find my-self
in a difficult situation. Learning the functions is easy but actually
practising what u need to do is the hard bit and I think my weakness fell there
as it did take me some time to focus performing the function the way I want it.
I just found it a bit difficult to transition and move things which I know to
practice on; for future.
The advantage I had got from web publishing is that as my
article was aimed at a younger generation, the use of web publishing allows me
to use technology (a younger generation’s device) so anyone with technology
would find it easier to roam and read online. This would appeal to them as they
have quick access to them. Also the use of publishing is free this enables to
save ransom amount of money from uploading your magazine online as you save
lots of papers.
Audience Feedback
I think hamza’s single page spread looks very neat, simple
but designed in a professional manner. The colour combination was very good-on
the other hand I think its too simple, I think the use of colouring is very
good but I do too think more can be done to improve its attraction. - santhush
I think the quality of the article is very good, the layout
is very simple and readable; it is not messy. The article is well built up and
is formally presented. In addition to this I think more pictures could be added
or a two page spread would have been nice to see. I would also like to see more
quotes from the artist. Overall I think it is a good piece but I think there is
room for improvement. - Abu bakar
Also, feedback I got was my writing skills, saying it were
formative but fun and interesting to read. However I feel that I could use some
informative use of grammar to keep the audience engaged. Looking at the
feedback, I can say that they were the same things discussed from both viewers.
Using this feedback I find it useful as it helps me to make certain adjustments
towards my finishing article and helps me to improve. The use of colour was
good as well as the layout it was very neat however I can improve this.
Looking at my weakness, if I had given the opportunity to
redo I would make the following changes:
I would gain more information to give better and more
conclusive facts and statistics because this will make the reader engaged and
understand my point of view I am trying to get across. Making the reader
engaged is important as it allows them to carry on reading as they will be
interested.
For my article I would have tried to add more interesting
use of grammar both formal and informal use of words as it will make the
article more enjoyable to read making the reader more engaged. I could have
also used rhetorical questions keeping the reader involved.
Before creating my article I will make sure that I know how
to use the software including tools and features so that in future preferences
the amount of time being wasted would reduce which allows me to create my
article confidentially. From using the programme confidentially it will allow
me to design the article the way how people want it and create according to
their words
If I can redo this article again I would add bright colour
that would pull the reader such as red, but I would also make the texture
colour also relate so it doesn’t look unorganised. I would prefer to add more
picture into my article as looking back at my feedback more pictures could have
been added so that the reader understands my point of view regarding file
share.
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