This document outlines the stages of development for a magazine contents page layout. It describes changes made to colors, images, and elements at each stage. The final stage includes additional band and story listings to suggest more content beyond the main feature article and uses a consistent color scheme to tie the contents page visually to the rest of the magazine. The creator is pleased with the outcome, finding it was worth the time and effort to finalize.

1. Contents Page

2. This is my contents page plan. I like this plan as it simple but effective as the layout is spacious and visible I have included conventions in the plan which are in many magazines contents pages – Subscription details

3. Stage 1 I have used the same background as I used on my front cover and my feature article so the colour scheme is running through the 3 pages I thought having the website down the side was a good effect as it takes up less space for pictures and text, however I didn’t like the colours used on the ‘contents page’ and the website name so I later changed it. I also added a picture and a quote from the article so the feature article page would stand out

4. Stage 2 I have changed the colours as I felt that it didn’t full meet the colour scheme I was aiming for with the original colours. I believe these colours are a lot more successful and it makes the page look brighter I used this picture for my contents page as it connotes the fact it is an indie/rock magazine with the ‘peace’ hand sign. The picture is big too which is a good choice as it supports that it is the main feature in the magazine; the artists’ story

5. Stage 3 I added the brown background as it was the only colour that was not featured in my contents page which was featured in my front cover and feature article. I made a logo as the logo of professional magazines are always on the contents page, so to add the realism of the magazine, I created one using the first letter of the magazine, ‘F’. I also added another picture to have a side story so it wouldn’t just all be text.

6. Stage 4 (Final Stage) This is my final Contents Page. I’m pleased with the outcome of my final contents page. As you can see, I have added indie bands and side stories to connote that there is a lot more in the magazine, not just a feature article. Throughout the contents page, I have used the colour scheme to blend everything in together. It fits with the rest of the magazine and it has took the longest to finish but I believe it has been worth it in the long run