Bournemouth University boast its Art college as one of the best in the UK and from looking at the "Digital Media Design BA" course I get a sense as to why the University has a fair claim to this tittle!
The course looks jam-packed full of Industry ties and that adds to it's alllure! From looking at "what will I study" caption it is fair to say that what I will learn will add to my attributes already gained which will enable me to be successful in a fast moving industry. One of the bad things about Bournemouth is, is that it is too far away from the island, my home, I don't know whether or not I would start to feel too home sick If I go here.....I would,  on gut instinct,  opt for a Univeristy closer to home!

 

The University of Chester looks like it can compete with the other universities! From looking at the Graphic Design course, it is fair to say that the course would be challenging enough! But also builds upon what I already have learnt! From looking at the SU website it looks like student life is buzzing! (which can never be a bad thing!)
Chester, is not far from the Isle of man, and this contributes to its appeal to me. Looks like if I'm heading to University, Then Chester is definately on my list of Univesities I wouldn't mind going to!

Although this isn't a magazine cover....it still is an Ad for a magazine.....I LOVE this font, the thin but bold font makes it easy to read, which is what the company advertising the product wants! But i also like the almost shadowwy nature of the font, I think it's really effective. The model Scarlett Johansson, Is striking a real evocative pose, which only goes to promoting the product. I love the use of Leapord print as a sort of background, it gives the ad another dimention, textured and colourful! Alround a really successful ad which promotes the product to the target audience, which is teenage girls and woman, age range from 15-25.

I like the University of Bolton, and like with Edge Hill, I wouldn't automatically tie in these two Universities with the Arts Universities such as BOURNEMOUTH. The webiste says that it ties itself in with industry appropriate study and, this would be beneficial in a changing Advertising and Media setting.
I like the location as the university is situated within the city of Bolton. Bolton is close to home so coming back herefor holidays will be quite easy.  Something to think about......

Edge hill, although it is a little known university, the "Advertising, Marketing and public relations" degree course looks like it builds on what I have already learnt from the Isle Of Man College course. it states that it has good industry ties and that a work placement is encorporated into the course. Edge Hill situated at ormskirk is just outside both Liverpool and Manchester. This means it is Incredibly close to home and although it is outside cities, it is within throwing distance of 2!!!  The other unis have to do alot to try and impress me more than Edge Hill!

I love this almost abstract Magazine cover.......The serif font goes really well with the angled facial features of the girls in the photograph. The boldness of the font really catches the eye.
This Fashion magazine looks like it could be a sort of up market target audience but will also appeal to the younger generation.
I really like how on this magazine cover the type is cut to a minimum, I'VE NEVER LIKED CLUTTERED MAGAZINE COVERS, and this cover goes to show that the minimalistic approach to advertising really works!!!

Back to blogging!

After a short working interlude I am back to blogging!! TBH i've really missed it! Back to graphic design in magazine covers!!!