Deciding The Font For My Band

I then had to decide which font I wanted to use for my band. This font will be used as a signature logo for the band, so that it becomes recognisable by their fans. 

Masthead 1

Masthead 2

Masthead 3

Masthead 4

After designing a few fonts I asked my focus group which one they preferred. Here are the results.

It is clear that my target group preferred Masthead 3, therefore I will use this design.

My Finished Contents Page

Analysing A Contents Page

• I really like the look of this contents page from Q magazine. Therefore I am going to consider using pictures on my contents page that are labeled with page numbers.
• I like how they have used an image of what the article looks like and that in the corner there is a page number which stands out.
• By putting page numbers in the corner of the picture the reader knows what page that article is on straight away. This means that if the reader likes the look of the article it is easy for them to find it quickly.
• They have also created a house style by making the page numbers all the same size and colours.

Creating My Contents Page For My Music Magazine

Firstly I designed my Masthead for my contents page. I used the same font for the word 'contents' as I did for my masthead on my front cover. I also used the same beat symbols, as this creates a logo for my magazine so that people recognise it. It also gives my magazine a house style and continuity.

I then created a layout for my page by drawing black lines to form columns.

In the centre column I decided to add pictures so that my reader can see what else will feature in this magzine. It also adds colour to the page.

Underneath my masthead I put sub-headings in the left and right column. The reason I named one of the columns 'on the cover' is because if the reader sees a story that they like the look of on the front cover it is much easier and quicker for them to find which page it is. The column 'also in this issue' shows the reader what other articles feature in the magazine apart from the ones on the cover.

Here is a screen shot of part of the 'one the cover' column. I have made the page numbers stand out so that the article is easy to find. I have also made them all the same size and colour, as this creates a house style. I decided to give each artist their own font, as this recognised by their fans. I have also included a little bit about what the article is about or a quote from the article underneath each name.

This is what my page looks like so far.

This screenshot shows both completed coloumns. At the bottom of the right-hand column I created a 'subscribe' section, as this is a common element in all magazines. 

This is the completed contents page. I have put numbers on the pictures in the center, as this shows which picture relates to which article. I have insert an image of the ACE article, as this is the main article in the magazine.

My Results To My Questionnaire

Creating My Double Page Spread For My Music Magazine

This is the picture that I am going to use for my Double Page Spread. I have edited it in Iphoto.

After choosing the picture that I will use for this page Double Page Spread, I will then start making my magazine in Photoshop. This is the image that I am going to use for my Double page spread. I have spread the picture across both of the pages as when I write my text on the right hand side I don't just want the background to be white. This layout also allows me to have a picture of my band on its own so that the text does not take any attention away from the picture. 

I then decided to add my magazine's logo to the Left and Right hand corner, at the bottom of the page. This is seen in the music magazine that  I have been researching. It also ties my magazine together and creates a House style. 

Here is a screen shot of where I have put my 'Exclusive' and the word 'ACE' on the page. This also shows the sizing that I have used.

This is a close up of the left-hand side of the page.

This screenshot shows what the outter bottom corners of each page will look like. I have included the masthead of the magazine, the page number which is in the same style as the contents page and the date of the issue. This all creates a house style and shows continuity.

This image shows the transparent green box that the article will be inside. This shows the positioning and the size that the article will be. I decided to insert a box, as this will make the text easier to read but it still allows the reader to see the image through it.

Above the article box I have insert a picture of each band member and their name. This allows the reader to relate to the member and it also helps them identify who is who.

This is a screenshot of how the page looks so far. I have added the title of the article.

This is my completed double page spread.

My Finished Front Cover