PRELIMINARY PRE-PRODUCTION: Plumline analysis

1. Title, articles, pictures, headings, statistics, date, issue number, columns, footer, masthead and colours
2. There are two images on the front cover, but the first image I saw was the picture with the main article.It is a long shot & has a direct mode of address, which makes the article more personal as if you can be like them and achieve. The second image I saw was the logo, it is a picture of just the new building. It is promoting the school as if it has a new fresh start.
3. The name of the masthead is Plumline & the school is called Plumstead Manor. Instead of using the whole name Plumstead Manor the simple "PLUM" is a more effective and easier way to say something.
4. The logos underneath the masthead in blocks are their specialist subjects, so in order to look a lot more professional they want to be seen as a specialist school.
5. The cover lines are in bold writing to attract the audience, they are all also positive titles so that even the parents will be interested. These articles are not only to show off but to praise the students for all their efforts. It is also to promote racial equality, so that the school will appear more harmonious.
6. They want the headteacher to look like she cares for the school and actually takes part in important events.
7. The footer has the contact details of the editor, so in case you have any queries you can contact the person.
8. The colour scheme is multi-coloured so you guide your eyes easier through the articles
9. I think the boxed text is effective because it is much easier to distinguish articles and it makes the magazine a lot more fun to read.