1) The document describes the process of designing a magazine cover and contents page for a school magazine called "School Success". Key elements included adding a masthead, headline, images, school logo, and social media links. 2) For the contents page, the designer repeated the masthead, added page numbers and descriptions of stories, images related to articles, and social media links to promote convergence. 3) Minor changes were made, such as adding an editorial photo and updating text, before the contents page was finalized.

1. Preliminary Breakdown
By Leeza Ah-wan

2. Using the shape tool I created two
rectangles. I then used the paint
bucket tool to colour them in red. I
placed the top rectangle so it was
positioned behind the text.
Firstly, I added the date and also
the issue number. Using the shape
tool I then created a line and
placed it in between the issue
number and date, to make the
page look more organised.

3. I added a web address for the main
website of the magazine. I then
added social networking logos and
the relevant web links as a form of
‘convergence’.

4. Then, I cropped my main image
using the quick selection tool. After
cropping, I positioned it onto the
page.

5. Next, I placed in the school logo.
This will attract students to the
magazine as they are familiar with
it.

6. I then typed up my masthead. I
decided to call my magazine
“School Success”.
I then created a rectangle using the
shape tool and then added a stroke
effect to make it bolder.

7. I then added my strapline which is
“A refreshing taste of school life”.

8. I duplicated the previous rectangle
created and then reshaped it. I
used the paint bucket tool to fill it
in blue.

9. I added in images of text books to
support the puff/promotion which
will go in the blue rectangle.

10. I used the text tool to type up my
puff which is “Win! £50 worth of
revision books and school
resources”.

11. Using the text tool, I created my
first cover line. I decided to use
black and red so the page would
have a consistent colour scheme.

12. I then added a second cover line.

13. Then, I added my third cover line.
The use of cover lines is important
as the main headline might not
attract someone, but one of the
cover lines will.

14. I then typed up my main headline,
which is “Why I love college life”. I
used red for the text and then
applied a black stroke effect. I
believe that without the stroke
effect the headline would not stand
out or attract a pass along
audience.

15. Below the main headline I typed up
a short summary which included
who the main story was featuring. I
thought this would be useful in
attracting a audience who had a
‘personal relationship’ (Katz) with
the cover star.

16. I placed in a bar code, which is a
vital convention.

17. I placed in a QR code generator
scanner as a form of synergy.

18. Next, I used the shape tool to
create a star. I also added a stroke
effect onto this star to make it look
bolder. Thus, the price inside it
would stand out once typed up.

19. I created a text box and typed
“Only £1”. I then, dragged this into
the star.

20. Lastly, I added in instructions on
how to use the QR code.

21. Firstly, I added the date of the issue
so it’s present on both my front
cover and contents page.
Then, I ‘repeated’ (Steve
Neale) my masthead so the
name becomes memorable
and well established to
readers.

22. I dragged over the school logo from
my front cover and placed it onto
my contents page, beside the
masthead.

23. I then added in the page number.
This is vital for readers to navigate
easily through the magazine.

24. I typed up the web address as
convergence is important for the
company to maintain a ‘personal
relationship’(Katz) with readers.

25. I made it clear that this was the
contents page for readers.

26. I didn’t want the page to look too
plain as the background is white.
Hence, I placed in two appropriate
clip art images.

27. I used the shape tool to create a
rectangle for my editorial.

28. I typed up my editorial. I
believe an editorial is
important in welcoming
readers to the issue. I placed in
my handwritten signature so I
can start to build a ‘personal
relationship’ (Katz) with
buyers.

29. To save time, instead of creating
another rectangle using the shape
tool, I simply duplicated my
previous rectangle. Then, resized it.

30. I made it clear to readers that they
could find all the necessary
information here of where to go for
certain stories.

31. I then typed up all the page
numbers and what readers will find
on each page.

32. I then placed in a original image to
support one of the stories that
feature.

33. I placed in another original image.

34. I placed in a image of the main star.
I purposely made this the largest
image on the page because it is the
main story.

35. Using the shape tool I created a
black square. I then duplicated this
shape for the other two images. I
will be placing the appropriate
page numbers in these boxes.

36. I typed up the appropriate
page number.

37. I typed up the appropriate
page number.

38. I typed up the appropriate
page number.

39. Then, I added my editorial
photo in. This way buyers will
know what the editor (me)
looks like.

40. I changed a part of my
editorial.
I also changed the text for
page 16.

41. Lastly, I added in relevant
social networking links for
more convergence.