preliminary task cover page

This is my first attempt at using Adobe photoshop to create a cover. To adress the audience the magazine is aimed at, i have used an informal font for the Masthead and cover lines. I have also used a bright colour scheme in reference to it being the festive issue. As criticism, I would suggest that it has a too simple layout and overall composition. My aim was to create a student freindly, simple to read and attractive feel to the college magazine.