Preliminary task 4 school magazine covers analysis

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The masthead of ‘The Civitas’ magazine stands out the most as it is in a bigger font than any other text on the front cover. It is also placed on a maroon background and it’s written in white which makes it more visible too. The white and maroon colours relate to the school theme and logo.
The front cover of this magazine doesn’t have much information or writing because the photo is colourful and shows a lot, which doesn’t give the need to write more. The children are holding charity buckets which clearly indicates the school wants to help people and also show their best side to the public and encourage to do the same.

The school called their magazine ‘The Civitas’ which stands for citizenship, especially as imparting shared responsibility, a common purpose, and sense of community. This designates that the school wanted to portrait their school as a great community and the topic ‘Citizens for change’ proves it. 

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