Preliminary Task

I have created a prelimnary task to practice using InDesign, the programme that I will be using to create the pages of my magazine. Also i have created this to try and get an idea of the style of the front page and also what needs to be included.

TEXT
After doing my research and with general knowledge I know that on the front cover of magazines there are simple sentences indicating what will be included in the magazine. This is a technique that is used to grab the reader's attention. On my preliminary task I have done this on the front page such as 'all sports match updates included inside.'

I have also put the heading at the top of the page like all magazines have. Usually the banner at the top stands out from the rest of the text on the page so that it is the first thing that the reader notices when looking at the magazine. This is what I have tried to create here.

The thing that I would criticize about my preliminary task is that the text on the page isn't very exciting. When I create my magazine I know that will have to use more interesting fonts and colours.

IMAGE
I have taken a medium body shot, I like this image because it is clear and direct to the reader. However I think that the image needs to be a bit more interesting like with the fonts on the page. I know that I will have to get some different style shots for my cover.

OTHER FEATURES
I have also included a barcode on the page which is always on the cover of a magazine obviously so that people can buy the magazine.
Also I have put the issue number and the date at the top of the magazine which I have noticed is used on many magazines.