A Career in Print: Graphic Designer

Brief:

You have been asked to create the magazine front cover for a new gossip magazine all about Hollywood called…Hollywood!

The first issue should be eye-catching and attract readers who want to know the latest news, views and scandals happening in the movie capital of the world!

Stories that will appear in the first issue:

·         Angeline Jolie takes daughter to acting school

·         Hollywood and the Law

·         Are Mel Gibson and Meryl Streep in love?

·         Are they really re-making Harry Potter already?

We have a collection of images for you to use and you need to find a suitable image for the Harry Potter story.

·         Crop police mug shots of Hollywood stars.

·         Use Healing brush tool to make Gibson/Streep look younger.

·         Crop image of Jolie and daughter, remove unwanted bucket.

·         Find suitable image for Harry Potter.

Remember!

v  It is up to you to decide what the main image/story should be.

v  Use your knowledge of magazine covers to design a colourful cover that will attract readers.

v  Add plugs  - Information about the contents of a magazine or newspaper given on the front cover

v  Add puffs - Words or phrases on the cover of a magazine used to boost status

v  Think about fonts – style, colour and size!