image choice for magazine cover

This image will be the main one featured on my magazine cover. It it an image of one of the school buildings. It is very bright which makes the white of the image really stand out. White often connotes cleanliness and is often thought to be the colour of perfection. It also may give an impression of safety and it makes the school seem open and welcoming. The blue of the sky is also a key feature and is often associated with stability. The blue sky gives a sense of tranquility and peacefulness which i also tried to create by having no people present in the image. The blue of the sky will feature the white title meaning it will stand out. I think this image is very nice and shows the school building in a very nice light. 


The second image I am going to use is this one here on the right. It is one of the school signs and clearly shows the full name of the school, along with the badge, and also a motto of the school. Featuring the words 'Where Everybody Matters' this sign demonstrates that the school is one where caring is a big part. There are trees and some greenery around and behind the sign which shows that the school is a nice environment and has elements of greenery. The greenery around the sign looks to be well maintained and trees also often connote peace and serenity. This links again to the previous picture I wrote about, which too, demonstrates the peacefulness and ideas of serenity throughout the school. 

This image features a boy in sports wear and i will use it to show that although the school is formal and smart it also has a sporty side which it takes very seriously. The boy in this image looks happy and it will feature a short text just underneath it, regarding a recent sporting win by the school. This demonstrates that the school is proud to show off its achievements. It also shows that this is a good school both academically and in extra-curricular activities. The image is quite bright and there is a lot of greenery in  the background showing that the school also has nice grounds and nice outside space. Although he is not in a uniform he still looks smart and that shows that the school still has standards or formality, whether or not uniform is being worn

This image is of a boy in a suit. He is a sixth former and is smiling to show that he is enjoying his time in school. The image is light which shows serenity. There are books on shelves behind him which may show that he is in an area to work. He looks very friendly and doesn't look intimidating. I wanted him to look like this to demonstrate the fact that the boys in the sixth form are approachable and are people that you can talk to, he looks approachable. The table is clean and the room is quite tidy which shows that the school is kept in order and the students are respectful of their school environment. He looks smart and formal which shows that even when not in the school uniform, they are still required to maintain a look of formality. This then shows the younger pupils that they need to also look smart at all times.

This image is of a member of the sixth form doing work in his spare time. It shows that pupils are motivated to do work over and above what they are set. The fact that he is not in a classroom shows that he is spending his time out of lesson doing revision so as to further his education. Once again he is wearing a shirt and looks both smart and tidy. His work is arranged neatly and appears to be working well without being disturbed by other people. Once again the image is light and there is a big window present. Outside can be seen the playing fields and sports areas.

 

This image is of a sign post in the school grounds. It shows some of the different departments held in the school. Once again the image is light. The sign is clean and clear. The greenery present once again in the image could show that the school cares for their environment. It also looks nice and shows that the school is more than just a mass of concrete buildings. The image includes a sign pointing to the drama department, I have chosen this as it will link to an article later in the magazine regaurding one of their most recent achievements.