Contents page

This is my contents page, I have shown where the editors note, photo and advertisement would be placed. But I decided to practice the style and layout of the 'whats inside' feature. I have kept the same colour schemes as on the front cover and I included the brand name and tag line at the top of the page.

Front cover

I have completed my front cover and I'm quite pleased with the outcome. I decided to name my magazine FAB because it's a simple catchy name with a sense of fun. I purposely kept the font type the same except the title/logo. I wanted the title/logo to be recognisable so I chose a bold font and spaced the lettering out to create an effective impact. Red is an eye catching colour which is why I wanted my title/logo to be in that colour. For the tag line 'The Sussex Downs College Magazine' I chose the colour white as it works effectively with the red. I liked the look of the colours together, therefore, I kept that colour scheme for the fonts through out the page. I included the issue number and date in the top left corner as typically in most magazines it is placed in that area in a small font.
I placed the main cells each side of the image, I chose a word or words relevant to the context and put them in red, so the reader gets an idea of whats inside just by browsing at the front cover quickly. I placed the main headline at the bottom of the page in the centre, so it's obvious that it's an important feature.

Flat scans

This is a basic flat plan for the front cover of my magazine. I decided to call my magazine 'Fab' because it's a fun, short and snappy word which can easily be remembered. At the top of the design I have incuded the date and issue number by the title. Underneath the title I have included a strip line. I have placed my chosen photo beind the text, filling out the whole page. The main cells are linked to sport, gossip and socialising, which is what a majority of college students would want to read about.




Above is the basic flat plan of my contents page. Running along the top I have placed the magazine title/logo as I've noticed many magazinezs do this. I have chosen to add photos to enchance interest and support the text. Advertisements and the editors note are elements frequently seen on many magazine contents pages.

Photo choices

For the task, I have to choose an appropriate medium close up photo of a student for the front cover of my magazine. Before taking my photo I had to consider the background, the light, the angle and it's link to the main cells on my magazine.


The photo above is not appropriate as an image for the front cover because the students body is facing the side which is away from the audience. Also the student doesn't fill the image the focus is more on the background. The back ground is not suitable because there is a sign behind the students head.



The photograph above is also an inappropriate image for the front cover because it isn't a mid shot of the student. The audience is looking up at the student, therefore the photo was taken pointing upwards. Also, the background is unsuitable.





The photo above is the one I've chosen for my front cover. The student is smiling and has direct eye contact with the audience. It is a mid shot angle and the background is plain and simple.

Introduction to the preliminary task...

This is my blog for the preliminary task. For the task we have to produce a front page design for the Sussex Downs College magazine using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop. The front cover will include an original photograph of a student in medium close-up. Also, it must be appropriately laid-out text and a masthead.