Contents Page Final

This is the completed version of the contents page. I have included pictures that relate to some of the articles included, to give the audience an insight on what they are expected to see. These are all images that relate to music and are of the 'indie' style of the magazine. The features are all written in black capitals, so that they stand out and are eyecatching to the audience. This is followed by a small caption in red in order to match everything else on the page, but also to give the audience an insight in what each article will be about.

Contents Page Draft 2

This is my second draft of the contents page. I have began to write the features of the magazine, some of which were shown on the front cover, althought I have created a seperate section to highlight the main features on the cover. I have also included a 'contact' box in the corner, as this is a feature that many other magazines include on their front covers in order for the reader to get involved with the magazine.

I have used the line drawing tool to create lines that will seperate each different feature on the contents page, as this clearly splits it up and ensures the reader can easily find a specific feature. I have also drawn a red box in the bottom left corner as the 'contact' information for the magazine, of the same colour as the rest of the lines and boxes. Finally, I have began to write the list of articles included,using the same font used elsewhere on the contents so that it all links in together.  

Contents Page Draft 1

This is the first draft of my contents page. I have used the same colour scheme as the front cover, with the red and white, but also using back for some main words so that they stand out. The layout is simplistic so that the contents page is easy to use for the reader, but also so that it is more appealing and eyecatching. I have three boxes ready for the insertation of photos to highlight some main features of the magazine.

I used the colour picking tool to select the same colour I used on the front cover in order to link the two pages together. I also used the box drawing tool to create the boxes in which the photos will go. I copied the masthead from the front cover and made it smaller in order to place it at the top of the contents page, as this reitterates the name of the magazine to the reader or anyone looking at the contents page.  

Contents Page Propsosal

For the contents page of my magazine, I am going to use the same colour scheme as my front cover - red and white, as then the two pages will link together and the contents page will be just as eye catching as the front cover. It also creates a clear theme for the magazine that will make it look more professional.
                I will use three images on my contents page, all in boxes to the right of the page, with the text fitting around it. There will be red boxes clearing dividing each of the sections of the contents page, with the headings in. This simple 'boxed' layout will be simple yet effective, as it allows the target audience to quickly and easily find what they are looking for.
               I will include the heading 'Contents' at the top of the page using the same font as I have used on the front cover. I will also use my masthead as a logo on the contents page just to reinforce the name of the magazine upon the reader.

Contents Page Research

The contents page - it's full title being 'Table of Contents' - is used to list all or some of the parts of a book or document in the order of which specific parts appear. These usually include numbers of where each of these sections start - in a magazine it would be the page number on which the specific article starts. A magazine never lists every single article included in a magazine on it's table of contents, but instead usually lists the ones that are thought to be the most appealing/interesting for the reader. They are also sectioned into 'features' 'regulars' and sometimes 'on the cover' so that the reader can find articles that are specifically advertised.

A magazines contents page usually fits the colour scheme of the front cover, so that it is obvious they relate to one another, but also to again catch the audiences eye. It'll also include images that relate to specific articles and features in the magazine. These often include large page numbers displayed on the images so that it is obvious where to find the article about the specific image.

DIARY POST

Overall, I am extremely pleased with the outcomes of my magazine front cover. I felt they are very strong and reflect many current magazines, and therefore would fit on the shelves amongst them perfectly.
            This week I am going to create the contents page. Firstly I am going to research into contents pages, and find some examples of ones I want to use as inspiration, although I think I am going to use Q magazine's contents, as this is a very strong contents page, with a clear and simple layout. I also want to continue the colour scheme of red, white and black on my contents page, as this will relate the page to the cover.
           So far, I feel everything is going well, and have been able to use InDesign easily.

Magazine Cover Final

This is the final version of the front cover of my magazine. I have moved the puff/plug to under the masthead so that it is one of the first things the target audience sees, and is more eyecatching. I have added some other coverlines such as 'New Year New Music' as the word 'new' will appeal to the audience because they'll belive they are getting an exclusive. Also, 'The Kooks Photoshoot' will appeal to the target audience as they are an indie band, so to be seeing exclusive photos of them will appeal to the audience and their fans. I have also added a web address for the magazine in the corner so that it will appear to be an extra for the audience, where they're likely to find more interviews and features.

This image from indesign clearly shows that I have selected the same red colour as the masthead and main coverline for the rest of the coverlines in order to keep a running theme across the magazine cover. It also shows all the seperate parts to the magazine, as I have used a new box for each different part of the text and shape.