When given the task I felt more confidant than making the front cover, I think it was easier as I now knew how to use the software and it wasn't using photoshop which made it easier to construct as we wasn't using 2 different pieces of software anymore.
I think that my colour scheme went well as I stuck to the bright blues, yellow, greens and purple/pinks which stand out on top of my black background it also matches my front cover which shows I have kept my magazine consistent throughout. Also, I included an advertisement that would help students save. My fonts make my contents page look more organised yet are eye catching and unique.
However, there are a few flaws to my magazine as it looked empty on the side, I couldn't find any pictures which were relevant to the chosen areas so I only had 2 images which were quite bland and boring, therefore some students might put it back down because it doesn't have enough images for them.
Through doing this task I learnt how to use Indesign in more dept. I learned how to construct a layout and how to import images from the internet then learned how to crop and enlarge or shrink the images. I also learned how to make a file into a JPEG, as we was struggling to find out how we got to see what our final piece would look like without all the lines from texts boxes and images.
After a few lessons on indesign It gradually got easier to use as it just became natural to do most of the tasks such as add a text box and add an image, it just got frustrating when you would try to move an Image, it was hard getting into the habit of holding shift while moving a picture.
However, there are a few flaws to my magazine as it looked empty on the side, I couldn't find any pictures which were relevant to the chosen areas so I only had 2 images which were quite bland and boring, therefore some students might put it back down because it doesn't have enough images for them.
Through doing this task I learnt how to use Indesign in more dept. I learned how to construct a layout and how to import images from the internet then learned how to crop and enlarge or shrink the images. I also learned how to make a file into a JPEG, as we was struggling to find out how we got to see what our final piece would look like without all the lines from texts boxes and images.
After a few lessons on indesign It gradually got easier to use as it just became natural to do most of the tasks such as add a text box and add an image, it just got frustrating when you would try to move an Image, it was hard getting into the habit of holding shift while moving a picture.
In the process of making my college magazine contents page I could have made a draft which would have allowed me to have more of an idea of what it should contain, as I only put 8 points onto the contents page when I could of added about 14 more which would have made students want to buy or look at it for the other sections that could have been more interesting for them.
If I was to re-do this I would make many things better. One of the major issues with the contents page is its quite empty on the left hand side so I'd include lots more images to fill the space, or id even write more sections on both sides but still include images. Also, I would put some more sections onto my contents page like how to write a CV, local jobs, ect. Then i'd consider changing my style of font to something more bold and solid, as the 'Contents Page' looks like its made more a child's magazine not a student who's maturing. Finally I'd include some more adverts because I think it was a good idea as it promotes businesses and helps the students save money, which is what they need to do at this time as they don't have a lot of money
If I was to re-do this I would make many things better. One of the major issues with the contents page is its quite empty on the left hand side so I'd include lots more images to fill the space, or id even write more sections on both sides but still include images. Also, I would put some more sections onto my contents page like how to write a CV, local jobs, ect. Then i'd consider changing my style of font to something more bold and solid, as the 'Contents Page' looks like its made more a child's magazine not a student who's maturing. Finally I'd include some more adverts because I think it was a good idea as it promotes businesses and helps the students save money, which is what they need to do at this time as they don't have a lot of money
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