Research and planning for my magazine

 page spread

front cover

Contents page

My contents page will be laid out into four columns so that it is spread out equally and also it makes it look neater and less cluttered,  each column will have topic headings: features,regulars,music and tech. each column will have a color scheme based on bright rave colors, i have done this so that it flows better and helps the reader allocate the article they want to read quicker. I have used the typical rave bright colors as it ties in with my rave/club theme magazine. images taken from articles of rave scenes and famous djs will replace some of the different points, for example the article based on the Dj skream will have an image and a page number instead of the writing, i have doe this so the text is broken up a little and it doesn't  look text heavy, as this may be off putting for the reader also it gives the reader a visual image of what they are going to read. Overall the contents page will look cluttered and packed with information but still structured with topic headings for each article and image placed around to give the reader a visual reference.

Double page spread

The title of the double page spread will be 'let me hear you skream' which is a play on words, the Dj is called Skream but it could also be the action Screaming. The title will be in purple and in the same font as front cover this links both the pages together and shows the audience clearly that they are related. The text will be questions and answers asked to the Dj, the language used will be chatty and informal this allows the reader to relate to the article more. The text is broken up by images of the artist which allows the reader to have a visual reference,like the contents page. The use of images to break up the text makes the magazine more exciting  and enticing. At  the top of the page on both sides there is a topic heading 'Exclusive interview' this is so, when the reader is flicking through the magazine they can see  ' Exclusive interview'  and then decide if they wan to read it, it helps the reader navigate through the magazine easier with out them having to always refer back to the contents page. The back ground to the double page spread will be white and the text boxes will be black with  white text also a white line will go round every image so that they stand out, the use of just the two colors is very effective and stands out more the reader. The rave/club theme is still kept as the questions and the title are going to both be in bright colors.