QUARK PROCESS(CONTENTS PAGE)

I created a new A4 document, and then added a title using the same font as the cover page to keep continuity and house style.

I then used the line tool to separate the header from the body of the page, and formatted this to give it a better sense of style as apposed to the plain solid line.

In photoshop I roughly cut out some images and applied similar adjustments as I did to the cover page. These were then placed onto my contents page using the image tool.

By cutting the images out in this way, I was attempting to create a scrapbook-like effect, and to make this more realistic I applied a drop shadow to them to make them appear 3D.

I added my sub-headings and anchorage text, using the text tool. I used the rule tool to create a label-like effect, and then applied a drop shadow, to continue with the scrapbook theme.

Using the text tool I added my feature articles, using the rule tool again to make this stand out.

I then used the text tool again to add my regular articles.

The text went behind the images, and so I changed the runaround setting to fix this.

Finally I added a “Letter from the Editor” a common convention of magazine contents pages, using a script font to make it appear “signed-off” and more personal to create a stronger link with the readers.

QUARK PROCESS(DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD)

I opened a new document, with two A4 facing pages. I then used the shape tool to create a banner along the bottom, and the text tool to add the page numbers and the logo of the magazine. This gave me a basic layout which links to the colours and styles on my other pages.

Using the picture content tool I drew a box for the image to go in, and then imported it from my files, having done some slight editing in Photoshop.

The text I used on the contents page is similar to that of the band’s own logo, so I decided to continue using it on this page.

I added the stand first paragraph, and a pull-quote, both are common conventions of magazines.

Having written my article in Word, I drew text boxes, and then imported the text into these boxes.

I used the text linking tool so that the article would flow from one box to the next.

I formatted some of the text to highlight the artists’ names to make it easier for the reader to find where they are mentioned. I also added a drop capital which is again. A convention of magazines.

To fill the corner I added a box of contrasting colour to create an advertisement for the featured band’s latest album.

I feel all of these elements combined create a professional appearance, and a style that is similar to popular magazines.