Rough Cut Double Page Spread

My Rough Cut Double Page Spread:

Firstly I would like to point out that this rough cut is unfinished and needs more features to be added on as it lacks in quantity on the page. I have chosen to use the main photo in the center of the page, conventionally, and bend the text around the photo which I believe is effective and makes an impact on the page. I also used a variety of other close up photos on the left hand side of the page. I changed all colours to black and white to not draw the attention away from the main photo. I positioned the quote marks a bit thicker and the plan is too use the quote and to position it in a different colour and style. I put a little section above the 3 columns of articles to give the audience a little information before they start reading the article. I have decided to use a bigger font for the starting letter 'S'. This gives a clear indication of where the article starts. I have also given the photo a witty caption saying 'Scarlett Hudson breezes through her first ever photoshoot'. I placed this text in a little text box with a red background to match the fonts and lipstick. I added a line of text running along the bottom of the article with a little extra 'Download' of her new single. I also used the page number and put it all in different fonts and colours to keep the variety. 

Peer Review

Whilst collecting information on what my peers thought of my double page spread, the main thing that was mentioned was the unfinished article. This is currently in progress and will be done for the final deadline. I am planning to structure the article around the new lifestyle the artist is experiencing and what fame has done to her and how she feels. They are very conventional questions asked for a fresh new teenage star and will fit in the three columns I have provided next to the image. My peers agreed that the images on the side were effective however said that they could have a little more dominance by putting a border round. My idea for this is to put polaroid style boxes around the pictures in order to give a little design to the page. My peers also recommended using different font and colours that match the new contents page and front cover as they navy is not effective as I imagined. They said to take out the navy boxes and add a little more white to the page. 

Teacher Review

The initial comment my teacher has given me is to cut out the photo out of the grey background and place it on the white page. This will make the image look more effective and hopefully create a better impact to the bent around text on the page. My teacher also agreed with my peers about the fact the navy columns need to be rethought and reconsidered. On suggestion that I will make changes too is putting a quote into the article. This quote will be broken up by coloured lines which will be repeated to for the header and footer lines. If I am deciding to use a different font i will need to change all of the features of my double page spread. My teachers were very positive about the photos taken as they are clear with clear backgrounds which can be adapted to the page.