Media Studies Magazines

My year 11 Media Studies students are in the planning stages of their final controlled assessment. Their task is to research, plan and produce magazines. It's the second time I've taught magazines and, although most of my students don't actually read them, they are quite good at creating them


To add a twist this year, my students have been given an extra incentive; their mock-ups will be judged by a journalist who has, very generously, offered to look at students' work and give them feedback. This has given students a boost; for the first time ever, every single student handed in work before the deadline was up! Pretty amazing feat.

So here are some of their mock-ups, I'm really pleased with what they've done:

Parent Style

Mission Statement: Our magazine aims to help mothers to be, or new mothers, with taking care of their children while dressing, looking and feeling fantastic.

J'adore

Mission Statement: The magazine J’adore is a brand new, spicy magazine made especially for young women to who wish to explore themselves in a variety of ways.

Elegance

Mission Statement: All women have a potential of being beautiful, but who puts their potential into practice? Elegance strives to assist women to discover their inner beauty.

The Groom

Mission Statement: There are so many magazines out there about brides, but what about grooms? We proudly introduce the first ever groom’s magazine! It offers wedding advice for men; the latest wedding fashion, finding the perfect venue and how to cope with married life. It's the men's happily ever after.

Industrial Gaming

Mission Statement: Our magazine not only focuses on gaming; we explore the business behind the world of gaming and inform our readers how they can become part of the industry.

Mr and Mrs Perfect

Mission Statement: Mr & Mrs Perfect is an exclusive magazine that is targeted at both the Bride and Groom. Mr & Mrs Perfect will bring couples closer together through collaborative planning of their wedding. Remember, "Fabulous Weddings Don't Just Happen They Are Planned!" That is why all couples who want to get married must buy this unique wedding guide.


These are the preliminary mock-ups and they made them in just two lessons! For the real deal, they'll have to use original photographs and produce a the front cover, contents page and double page spread. I'll post the top three when they're finished!