Making of the Contents Page

I initially used the gradient tool which blends from black to white for the background.

I used the shape tool, to produce the different boxes, and placed the image in. To the image and boxes I added a drop shadow with a large size.

I then added another box for the main contents section. Also I added a box for the title, but made this at an angle using free transform. Under this I entered a maroon box, which is the main colour I am keep consistent through out my front cover, contents page and double page spread.

I thought that the background looked too boring and plain, so on top of the original background I customised the shape tool and placed splashes in grey and white across the page, creating a paint splodge effect. This has made the background more attractive and eye-catching.

I inserted the main contents on the left hand side separating the different sections with clear titles in a different colour. I also inserted the title 'contents' in a larger font, and using a different style.

I inserted the numbers of the different pages and used the free transform tool to put them at an angle to make them look more messy, like a magazine contents page.

I placed text in the editorial box and in the competition one also. I wrote my name in a different writing to make it look as if I had written it on myself.

On the bottom left I inserted the front cover of the magazine (with a drop shadow) and writing to show that you can subscribe to the magazine. I have put an outer glow on 'subscribe' to make it stand out.

For my final step I inserted a picture of a party scene, revealing what is included later on, and the page number of where the top 10 party places are so they can go straight to that page. Under the picture in the bottom right I have included the name of the band with an outer glow and drop shadow. I have also written his own name on the bottom of his show to make it look like they are personalised as he has the money to do it as he is a rock star.