Me: First do you overall like my double page Spread?
Boj: Yes it looks very professional
Owen: Yes it fits in well with the genre of you magazine.
Me: What are the best Features?
Boj: The main image grabs the attention of the target audience
Owen: The central image is definitely the best feature as it is really eye catching
Me: What can I do to improve my double page spread?
Boj: Add a number to the bottom right hand corner to fulfil the codes and conventions of a real magazine
Owen: Firstly take all of the white out of the text and secondly bring Marcus closer in to the 3 others on your central image.
Me: Would you say this double page spread could be in a magazine?
Boj: maybe, if you do what I suggested above
Owen: No not really, it needs a bit of work, but it is very close to looking legit.
Me: Does my colours fit the theme of my magazine?
Boj: Yes, I can see the black and white fits with the theme of 1960s
Owen: Yes because 60s rock is old and the colours black and white represent the olden days.
Me: Could you compare this to a real magazine double page spread?
Boj: Not really, but it looks good none the less. maybe add/ change the font of the heading perhaps
Owen: No it isn't to that standard just yet as there are a lot of flaws, however with a bit more work then maybe I could.
Me: Does the picture on my double page spread match the theme of my double page spread?
Boj: Yes, the codes and conventions of a Beatles magazine is all there
Owen: Yes it looks great
Me: Does the title match the theme of the magazine?
Boj: No, I think the font could be changed to be more authentic/ old
Owen: Yes I believe it does as it mentions the 1960s however the font could be improved.
Me: What would you add or remove from my double page spread?
Boj: Add another image maybe, or again change the font
Owen: Remove the white parts in the text and add a page number
Me: Out of 10 what would rate my double page spread?
Boj: 7
Owen: 7
There are some good questions which if acted upon in your final draft will have made the focus group task worthwhile. Try to ensure that whilst trying to meet the TA expectations you don't lose those elements which have been successful.
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