Post on 03-Jul-2015
Music Magazine Contents Page
DraftsSarah Powney
First DraftsOriginally started creating a contents page using a red diagonal line which went across
the page separating 6 different sections coloured differently. I chose to reject this idea
and start again because I did not think that it looked conventional or clear for the reader
to understand.After this attempt I tried a more conventional layout for a contents page. I
divided the page into two columns one side with a red background, one side with a
picture as a background. I faded the picture behind the text to make the text stand out
and to soften the image.
Second Draft
I have removed the red box
because I felt that it looked harsh
next to the faded image. I put in
red boxes to separate the
heading ‘contents’ from the main
body of the page. I have left a
gap down the right hand side of
the page for either an editor’s
letter or images which will
correspond to the articles
mentioned.
Third Draft
I have inserted a ‘puzzle’ effect
(which can be found on
Photoshop) as a background on
the right hand side. I think this is
in keeping with the fun aspect of
my music magazine and
improved the overall look of the
page. I faded the ‘puzzle’ effect
to complement the image and so
that any text I put over the top
will be clearly visible. I inserted
more red boxes to separate the
sections of the contents page. I
think this makes the page appear
quite ‘boxy’ which helps it to look
conventional. In addition, I
inserted pictures which
correspond to the articles
mentioned which continues the
theme of the magazine.
Final Draft
Finally, I finished the table of
contents and wrote an editor’s
letter. This is a common feature
found on a contents page of any
magazine. I think these additions
have improved the overall look of
the contents page and made it
more effective as a contents
page.