Contents Page Analysis 3

This contents page is from billboard, and it follows the rule of third rule, as you can see the albums are in the left hand third the contents with the page number are in the middle and the image of the artist is on the right, the rule of thirds rule is commonly used layout used for magazines as it provides a clear layout. There is a consistent house style used for this contents page because the colours black, blue and white all appear in the logo, this style is used consistently to represent billboard and its conventions. A house style is when a pre set layout is used for the whole magazine this is used for billboard.

The typeface for the contents page is very clear and is easy to understand, as seen with the word contents which is bold and very easy to understand, there are some different typefaces used however, but all remain clear and easy to understand.

The image is of a pop star and shows her happy with a long shot used for the image, as she looks happy it creates a good atmosphere with the audience and gives a good suggestion of what the magazine will be like. The artist is also wearing glamorous clothing which is a convention for the R&B music industry.  

The background of the image is all white and the women in the picture is wearing all black, this makes her stand out more due to the background and it complements her well. As there is a white background it also makes the text stand out more and makes it easy for the audience to read, this is vital because when the target audience are reading a magazine they want clarity and no trouble understanding the text which is on the page this is vital to ensure the target audience are satisfied while reading the magazine.

  There are also three more insert images on top of the image two of which are close ups and the other one is a medium shot, the close ups are eye catching and show the emotion well of the two artists in the inserts, the picture of the male is also shot from a high angle which shows him from above almost like birds eye view, and the other is a eye level camera angle which makes the image easy to relate to for the audience. These inserts also has a page number related to it, this makes it easier for the audience to access it and also drives there eyes towards to make it more attainable fore the audience. The representation of the contents page shows the glamour in which artists in the music industry have in this day and age, it is shown by the main artist on the page with the clothes she is wearing, it is also shown in two of the inserts wear the two artists are wearing very smart clothing, this gives the magazine a sense of professionalism and represents the magazine billboard well.

Contents Page Analysis 2

This contents page has a basic layout with the image the main point of attention, this contents page is not a stereotypical contents page you will see, it gives the relative detail needed for the audience in order to get to the relative pages.

The font is small on this page however still gives the audience a clear guidance of where to locate things in the magazine, also the font is black and is consistent on the page which also helps the audience feel more comfortable, the black font also blends well with the background which makes it more accessible to the audience.

The contents page is in two sections which are features and fashion and underneath each section lists all the page numbers and what on those pages, this provides a clearer layout . On this contents page however the eyes are drawn to the image as it take up most of the page, this image also has sex appeal which is a positive point for the males and sells the magazine well to them, the image shows the artist lying down with her legs up in the air this also gives a relaxed feel to the magazine. The artist is also wearing heels which show her glamour and gives a sense of awe to the audience.

The colour of the contents page has the theme of black and white which is a simple colour scheme, this keeps things simple and doesn’t complicate the audience, this is makes it easier for the audience to understand the layout of the contents page. The colours black and white also compliment each other well and gives of a good background to support the image.

The word contents on the page is also written in an unusual way, as it is in three separate lines, however this is a unique point and can help make the contents page stand out from other stereotypical magazines, it also ensures it takes up less space on the page so majority of the page is filled with the image which is the main attraction of the contents page. The representation of this contents page is showing the sexual appeal of a famous artist and the laid back approach they have in life, this is shown in the pose she is doing, as mentioned earlier she looks very relaxed and in her comfort zone, this can represent her style and power of females in the music industry.

Contents page Analysis 1

This contents page has a house style layout, this is when the magazine follow the same layout and typeface throughout the whole magazine and is shown well here, this is the style used for the entire Q magazine. The style in which this contents page is set out makes it easier for the audience to get through the magazine; it offers them a clear passage through the magazine. This is done by the page number references for what is in the magazine, this is vital as the audience can go to the page they want to by looking at the contents page.

On this contents page everything is into rectangle boxes on the left, it notifies what appears on the page and also gives a brief description about what is on the page, this all appears on the left hand third of the page as the rule of thirds has been used. The magazine is also doing a special on the band oasis, this is shown on the left hand side of the page, this gives a guide on everything you can find on the band, q magazine have done this to make a specific audience for this particular issue, they do this every week to have a smaller section for a different audience, which will increase sales.

The majority of the page is taken up by the image which is there to show who is in the main story of the magazine. The image used for the contents page shows the band 'oasis' in the countryside, this connotates there sense of personality and there laid back approach as the countryside normally is a sterotypicall place for laid back and relaxed personality's. The font used on the page is consistent as it used for everything, it is organized and this makes it more attractive to the target audience, who need the contents page to be easy to follow. 

The use of its colour and font makes it more apparent to the rest of the conventions of the magazine, which makes it more related to its house style, which makes the audience more familiar with what they are reading. This is important as it gives the audience a sense of comfortability while reading and encourages them to read on. The representation of the magazine is showing a famous band in a slightly deserted place, this location can give an audience an idea on the sort of personality the band holds, which is that they like to be in quiet places and deserted places, the magazine have used the location to show where the band 'oasis' feel comfortable and to represent their personality's.

Cover Analysis 3

Cover Analysis 2

Cover Anaylsis 1

Main Task Introduction

In the Main task we had to make a new music magazine, we had to ensure that all work was original and completely our own the software we had to use was adobe photoshop. The requirements of the task was to make a front cover a contents page and also a double page spread.

The genre I will be focusing on is hip hop and R&B, this is because I believe this appeals to more people and has a larger audience with higher demand. In order to attract to the target audience of my magazine I must ensure that it is eye catching and colourful, my magazine will be to inform and entertain and if was to be distributed I would distribute it every month, this will make the magazine more entertaining as there will be more stories to cover.

While making my magazine I will explore various of things, and one of them will be the different shot types, i will test to see what shot will look the best, I will also be carrying out a lot of research to find out what the target audience want in there magazines, this will help me make a more successful magazine. I will also research the different layouts of magazines, and try and apply the rule of thirds for my cover.