Double Page Spread Proposal

For my double page spread I am going to use the photos I have taken of the artist in a forest, as this will be completely different from the cover image, and will give a more neutral and relaxed feel in comparison to the vibrant, bold colours of the the front cover. This will create a different mood whilst the reader is reading the interview, as it will make them feel more relaxed and calm. It also relates to the target audience and they fact they like being creative, and being out and about in the countryside etc.                   I will use a headline that relates to the article itself rather than the name of the artist, as I think if the target audience haven't heard of the new artist, they might not want to read it, whereas if it is something general such as 'In The Natural World' or 'Finding My History,' they'll be intrigued. This will be of the same font, but varying sizes as this will catch the audiences attention, but also look more appealing.
                  I will write an interview with the artist, using different colours for the interviewer and the interviewee, as this way it is clear who is talking. I will then use a pull quote from the article to persuade the target audience to read the article.
               

Double Page Spread Research

A double page spread is two facing pages of newspaper or magazine where the textual material on the left hand side continues across to the right hand side. Abbreviated to DPS. Here are some features commonly used on a double page spread: -

Headline - this tends to be the name of the artist, or something to do with the article itself, for example the name of their album, or something that gives an insight of the article. This is usually a large font, often varying sizes and is bold, and maybe colourful.

Subheading - this is usually found underneath the headline, and gives a brief summary to what the article is about. This is smaller than the headline, but larger than the main text, and is usually bold.

Main Image - usually a large image is used, filling a majority of a page, or an entire page.

By Line - this is very small text and often is the name of the writer and/or the photographer.

Pull Quote - this is a quote from the article, in a larger font, and on a different area of the page. It can often be found larger amongst the article, or it to the side of the main image.

Drop Capital - used at the beginning of the article, this is a the first letter of the first word, larger than the rest of the text, and the height of three or four lines, causing an indentation of the other lines.

DIARY POST

I am extremely please with the outcome of my final contents page. I feel they match the front cover,  and have the layout I wanted; it's simplistic, yet effective.
         This week, I am going to focus on the double page spread. For this, I am going to have to learn how to create a two page image on InDesign, as this isn't something I have done before. I am also still unsure of what font to use, along with the title and colour scheme etc.

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.