Assignment 2 - Layout Dummy Instructions

Due Date

Group C July 14, 2005 4:10 PM

Layout Dummy

In magazine layout, a production department will receive a "dummy" of the magazine in order to layout the pages blocking where ads will be placed. Before it gets to the production department it first begins in the sales department. The page count is established by the amount of advertising running in the issue. Once the page count has been established then it is given to the editorial department. The editorial department then uses the dummy to generally "map out" where the stories will be going. Once that is done it is given to production to layout & design the publication.

In your case you are the editor as well as the designer and this "dummy will help organize your thoughts and give you a "map" of how you want your layout to flow.

Step 1: Download the pdf file
Step 2: Print out as many pages as you might need
Step 3: Start mapping out your layout by drawing right in the page thumbnails
Step 4: Put your name & group on the dummy and hand it in next week.

Remember the more detailed you are the easier it will be for you to lay out your portfolio on the computer




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