COVER MAGAZINE PERFORMANCE TASK (individual)
Task Description:
Create a personalized, original Cover Magazine showcasing a concept that interests you the most (e.g., fashion, tech, lifestyle, sports, music,
advocacy, etc.). This task will assess your creativity, digital layout skills, and content relevance.
Instructions:
1. Size: A4 (210mm × 297mm)
2. Resolution: High-definition/High-quality output (at least 300 DPI if printed)
3. Originality:
o All elements on the cover (photos, graphics, subject) must be original.
o You must capture your own photo or be the subject of the photo.
o No internet-downloaded or AI-generated faces/images allowed.
4. Edition: Must include “July 2025 Edition”
5. Design Elements:
o Include a Magazine Title
o At least 3 Subtopics projected to be inside the magazine
o Strong, intentional color palette, font choices, and layering
o Layout must reflect real magazine styles (placement, margins, use of space)
6. Submission Format:
o JPG or PNG (for digital)
o PDF (optional for printing)
o Filename: Lastname_Firstname_MagazineCover
7. Deadline
o July 19, 2025 (Saturday, 12nn)
o Goole link will be sent for you to upload your output
Needs Improvement (4
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (8 pts) Satisfactory (6 pts) Points
pts)
Originality and Ownership Entire cover is 100% original; Mostly original with minor Some elements appear Mostly copied or ___ /
Needs Improvement (4
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (8 pts) Satisfactory (6 pts) Points
pts)
self-captured or self-modeled help from peers copied or uncredited unclear originality 10
High-definition, clear, well-lit Good quality, slightly Low quality, blurry or low- Poor quality or ___ /
Image Quality
and sharp pixelated or grainy res inappropriate visuals 10
Clear, creative, well-placed, Title visible and stylistic, Title present but lacks Title is missing or ___ /
Magazine Title Design
matches theme but could be improved impact or clarity poorly done 10
3 subtopics, relevant, but
Subtopics/Article 3+ subtopics, creative, relevant Less than 3 subtopics or Subtopics are missing ___ /
needs better placement or
Highlights and well-placed unclear or unrelated 10
phrasing
Strong concept and theme Clear concept with some Concept is there but not Unclear or no ___ /
Theme and Concept
visible in every design choice inconsistencies strong consistent concept 10
Color Harmony and Excellent use of colors, balance, Colors mostly work but Some clashing or Poor color choice or ___ /
Aesthetics and contrast slightly off in harmony excessive colors used lacks coordination 10
Fonts are readable, thematic, Fonts are readable but not Inconsistent fonts or hard Poor font choices, ___ /
Font and Typography
layered well cohesive to read unreadable 10
Clean, professional layout, great Organized layout but needs Cluttered or inconsistent Disorganized layout, ___ /
Layout and Composition
visual flow more refinement spacing poor visual appeal 10
Inclusion of Required
All required details complete 1–2 minor elements 3 or more elements Many required ___ /
Details (Edition date, size,
and correctly placed missing missing or misplaced elements missing 10
file name, etc.)
Shows outstanding effort and Good creativity and effort Average effort; less Minimal effort or ___ /
Effort and Creativity
creativity evident creativity copied style 10
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