I decided to create a school magazine that would represent the students of Negus. I looked at the different characters
within the college and found that there are a wide varities of characters within, but they all seem to get knit in teams of
supporting each other, hence the name 'COLLEGE CONNECTION' from this name i looked at this that connect
and came across the link of a bracelt of necklace and decided to incorpate this into my name, as you can see in the 'O'. I wanted this first issue to focus on the move from Plumstead Manor to Wickenham Lane, but wanted to represent my idea of hearing what the student have to say, so i used quotes to make the page stand out and very little text to keep the students informed but interested at the same time.



How does the magazine you have studied construct and reflect its intended audience

Plumline come across as a very formal magazine, the title font looking fairly formal yet slightly playful, connoting a friendly vibe yet still giving off that serious side. The achievements that are placed underneath the title leave us with a sense of trust, by seeing the different subjects that the students participate in the intended audience have some knowledge into the institute and their background.

To me the magazine appeals to parents, prominently aimed at the mother figure of the family due to the brightly coloured background ranging from pinks to yellows to greens, spreading out throughout the different subjects. This use of colouring can also relate to the release month of the issue being in July, the use of summery colours relate to this thought of excitement and happiness almost which also relates to the achievements that the students have made throughout the articles.

The pictures that are integrated within the articles makes the audience be aware, it is almost like a way of updating the ‘home front’ of the things that are going on within the school, by using the pictures it may also intrigued the students, maybe with them wanting to see if they are in the magazine or even to see if their name has been mentioned.

In terms of reflecting its intended audience I believe that this magazine expresses it well. It enables the parent to be apart of their child’s school life and will inform them of the different things and developments that are happening within and around the school so that they are aware.

Even the magazine itself isn’t that big also symbolises its relevance, it isn’t a magazine for lounging around the house with it solely acts as a source to keep the home up to date with the changes or achievements made.