Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Page layout - DTP 19.1.2011

A link to some helpful ideas of page layout and page composition:


 "Page layout or page composition is the process of placing and arranging and rearranging text and graphics on the page. A good composition is one that is not only pleasing to look at but also effectively conveys the message of the text and graphics to the intended audience. There are certain tried and true elements of page composition that can help insure a successful layout. You may notice that these page composition tips are closely tied to the principles of design."

Last week you created a basic layout using some magazine covers and text.
This week, keep the same basic elements. Add the text quoted above, and replace some of the pictures with new ones that you have sourced. You can also vary the colour scheme, basing it on the colours in the pictures. From the website:
what other layout techniques can be used?

Save the new file. You should have two pages now, with the same design elements, but with different text and pictures.

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