school contents research

When researching other specific contents pages, I analysed the layout, font and composition of the text. From this I could see what made the image stand out and what effectively gave the overall page a profession look. 

Again the title is displayed in bold near the top of the page. Usually it is large but does not grab attention away from the model. Also, on the contents page the title is used effectively to  direct the reader's focus to the next important subject. This can be done by making the words "Contents" move down the page or use arrows/ symbols to point to the next topic. 

Doing specific research is important to have more detailed idea the contents page’s aesthetics. When there is a specific genre, I can see how the magazine presents its most important topics and uses style to organize the layout.

This contents page uses the layout of having three main columns. In my own contents page I will use one main picture like this which will dominate the page whilst the other information surrounds it. 


Amateur Contents page research:

In this contents page the layout is interesting through the composition of the images. The color scheme works well with the title and the page numbers. Although, in my own work I will focus on having one picture which will dominate the page, as it would seem more professional. 

The positioning in this contents page is very professional as there is a lot of information on the page without making it look unorganized. The numbers are placed on the left of the text with the images located on the right. 

This is a useful example as it shows clearly the type of font used. Here, there is only sans - serif font used whilst using no more then two types of fonts, which makes the overall page look more professional.

This contents page uses one image which dominates the page and clearly sticks to one theme. The color scheme is consistent and makes the overall page look more professional.

Although one thing I would change with this is having the model facing the camera so she has eye contact to the audience. 

The layout is interesting in this example as the text all fits neatly into one third of the page and is organised by two sizes and one type of font.

General contents page research

Contents page research:

Before I started my own contents page I researched some professional magazine pages and examined what made them interesting. From this I could see what features I would want to include and avoid in my own work.

I began my contents page research, similar to my front cover research to get a better understanding of the most ideal layout and design. Which will then be useful when focusing on the codes and conventions. By doing research on other magazines I can see what makes them look professional and use this as a guideline in my own piece. 

This contents page is interesting and slightly different to the expected magazine page as it focuses on one picture which dominates the page. The style is very sleek whilst having a professional edge through the gradient background. I am aiming to have my contents page with a similar layout as I find the presentation of the text intriguing as I will also only include a small list of features. Highlighting the most important topics. I like how the design is consistent making the layout appear organized even though there is a lot of empty space the composition of each component makes the page stand out. 

Not only this but I will go for a same kind of approach with the title as it is eye catching and stands out effectively on the page, without taking attention away from the model. Also, the composition of the title is different as it drops down instead of being displayed on one line. 


The colour scheme is fascinating as the use of only three colours (black, grey and white) make the layout appear more organised and contrast well with the colour on the protagonist. 

Another contents page I looked at was from the Vogue magazine in which the model did not dominate the whole page but was still presented on the page successfully. 


Here the title is more dominant through the size and the boldness of the font. Although red is used to highlight the important headings and grey is used on the background of the model again contrasting her outfit. By this organised layout of the text down the side of the page the display is more professional. 

In both contents pages there is no more then two types of fonts. This I will cooperate into my own work whilst using mostly sans serif font to represent a more specialised page. 

Also, I will make the more important topics significant by making it larger in size or changing the colour of the font to catch the readers attention. 

Sketches front cover

Here is some sketches I drew to show how my magazine layout will look like. I used my research to decide where my title and text will be on the page to compliment my cover photo.