PROJECT-BASED PRACTICAL
ASSIGNMENT
TOPIC: Microsoft Word
Project Title: Design Your Own Digital Magazine
A. Project Objective/Instructions
● You are to apply practical MS Word skills to design and create a 4–6 page mini digital
magazine on a topic of their choice.
● This project will test formatting, layout design, inserting objects, page setup, referencing
tools, and document structuring skills.
● You are to (INDIVIDUALLY) submit a softcopy copy file named as INDEX
NUMBER_FULL NAME.
● Submission Deadline: Next Week’s Lecture Period.
B. Project Scenario
You have been hired as a content designer to create a short magazine for young readers. Your
magazine should be visually appealing, informative, and professionally formatted using
Microsoft Word tools.
You may choose ONE of the following themes (or get approval for another):
● Technology Trends
● Healthy Lifestyle for Students
● Environmental Awareness
● Entrepreneurship for Youth
● Social Media & Society
● Study Skills & Productivity
● Artificial Intelligence
● Campus Life
● Travel & Tourism
● Women in Leadership
C. Project Requirements (Must Include All)
Your magazine must include the following MS Word features:
1.Cover Page (Page 1)
● Magazine Title (WordArt)
● Subtitle
● Relevant image
● Your Name, Course, Date
● Page border
● Creative background (page color or watermark)
Skills Applied:
● WordArt
● Insert Pictures
● Page Layout
● Page Border
● Text Effects
2.Table of Contents (Page 2)
● Use Automatic Table of Contents
● Minimum 4 headings included
● Proper heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2)
Skills Applied:
● Styles
● References Tab
● Automatic TOC
● Page Breaks
3.Main Content Pages (Minimum 3 Pages)
Each page must include:
✔ Proper Formatting
● Different font styles (max 2–3 professional fonts)
● Font size hierarchy
● Justified alignment
● Line spacing
● Paragraph spacing
✔ Page Layout
● Use Columns (at least once)
● Insert Section Break
● Page Numbers (Footer)
✔ Insert Elements
● At least:
○ 3 images (with captions)
○ 1 SmartArt
○ 1 Table
○ 1 Chart (can be simple data)
○ 1 Text Box
○ 1 Drop Cap
○ 1 Hyperlink
✔ Design Features
● Header with magazine name
● Footer with page number
● Page number formatting
● Use of Shapes
Skills Applied:
● Insert Tab tools
● Layout tools
● SmartArt
● Chart tools
● Captions
● Hyperlinks
● Header & Footer
4.Creative Page (Innovation Page)
Create one page that includes:
● An Interview (formatted in two columns)
● Pull Quote using Text Box
● Highlighted Key Points
● Custom Bullets
● Background shape design
This page should look like a real magazine layout.
D. Technical Requirements
● Font Size: 11–12 for body text
● Font Type: Professional (e.g., Calibri, Times New Roman, Arial)
● Margins: Normal
● Alignment: Justified
● Minimum Pages: 4 (excluding cover)
● Submit: Printed Copy + Soft Copy
E.Creativity Expectations
Students are encouraged to:
● Use consistent color themes
● Maintain layout symmetry
● Use professional design sense
● Avoid overcrowding
● Ensure readability