Project Selection - Magazine

Based off of personal interest and what I have studied so far in AICE Media Studies, I believe the magazine project is the better option for me. I find journalism fascinating. After viewing the Newsroom in class, I was able to receive more insight into the production process of articles. The show demonstrated the importance of entertainment, relevance, performance, and appearance when it comes to filming and printing forms of media. In order for magazines to appeal to a specific audience, they must be visually appealing, creative, and interesting enough to draw in a large viewing audience. The first thing I notice about a magazine is the cover. The cover emphasizes the drastic effect photography can have on a target audience. I have always loved photography and admired the capability a powerful image possesses when it comes to drawing in a reader. A successful cover will not only attract buyers, but it should also efficiently represent all of the content that the magazine has to offer behind the cover. I work best alone because I prefer to have full responsibility over the final product of what I am trying to accomplish. A film project requires more of a group effort, therefore I believe the magazine would be a better option when working independently.