Over the course of the past month, I have achieved what I set out in November in order to finish my EPQ for the deadline I set for myself.
I finally have a printed, physical copy of my magazine to round off the project I've been working on for the past two years. After some design adjustments to the spread concerning independent artists and the insertion of my final text pieces, I printed the magazine at a local shop and assembled it myself.
One specific choice I faced before doing so was not one that was expected when I made the decision to create a physical print. The choice of paper was something I later realised was very important to the overall feel of the magazine itself. Using some of the examples of magazines I already owned, I had an array of models to choose from. Some of the magazine I had were printed on extremely glossy but thin paper, whilst others were thicker and more of a matte feel. In the end, I believe that my decision to choose a middle ground between the two met my expectations of a professional feel whilst meeting the standard magazine look.
In December, I also added the finishing touches to my magazine's website. The text from my articles were added to the 'Latest Issue' page, alongside the venue timetable and album favourites. The addition of the website really helped me to show my understanding of how the music industry changes over time, which I may not have been able to include in my project without.
I have also been preparing for my final presentation and some finishing touches before I hand my project in for marking. I have created a PowerPoint to explain how my project has changed and to explain the choices I have made throughout the past two years. I have also started writing the commentary for my project, where most of my thought processes are explained.
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