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

2. Magazine Layout

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

4. 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

5. Magazine Layout

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

7. 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

8. Magazine Layout

9. 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

10. 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

11. Good Points

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

13. Magazine Layout

14. 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