Magazine Layout TASK Have a look at the following examples of magazine pages and comment on the layout.

Magazine Layout

Good Points Text in three columns rather than straight lines. Large title – captures attention

Bad Points Very little colour used Too much text, not much of visual interest Only one image which is very small Nothing interesting to grab your attention

Magazine Layout

Good points Large colour pictures add interest Text in two columns rather than straight lines. Use of sub-titles

Bad points Images could be rotated to add interest or have a border to draw attention Page needs a heading so you can see at a glance what it is about A lot of text, could be broken up more

Magazine Layout

Good point Interest added with horizontal image Text in 3 columns Large image to grab attention Drop cap used Border around image, makes it stand out more Good use of colour block to draw attention to important information

Bad points Needs a title Large image to grab attention A lot of text – would be better to be broken up into smaller sections Border around image, makes it stand out more

Good Points

Good points Large, clear title Text margin has an eye catching shape Images scattered about on page Good use of white space

Magazine Layout

Magazine Layout Fruit image used as background for text Subtext goes across the two columns Interesting backdrop placed behind photos Main text in two columns Photos placed at an angle and overlapping