2. Masthead
NME Front Cover Analysis Images
It is the title of the magazine and The image covers the whole page and the
uses an unique and large font to use of a dull background helps to make
make sure it is eye-catching. It is the image stand out. The picture is of
also pink which fits in with the Rihanna who is a musician and global
colour scheme and helps it tie in superstar. In the image she is wearing
with the rest of the page. make up that fits in with the colour
scheme, this makes the photo not feel out
Puffs of place. She is also making direct mode of
The subheading is using the address which may help in the person to
same font and colour as pick up and take a closer look.
the mast head and
headline. This makes it
stand out but is a smaller Headline
size font. This anchors the meaning of the image
The use of a list of famous and in this case it is to say that this is an
musicians/bands helps to image of ‘Rihanna’. The font is large and
fill up more space but does bright, the same as the masthead as it is
not need to have much to catch the readers eye. Having the
information. Listing headline in the middle of the page is a
musicians/bands will help clever use of layout as it is where the
in the marketing of the viewers eyes would be drawn to.
magazine as they will
Layout
appeal to fans of the
I think that using an image that fills the page and
musician/ band.
centred makes the cover more attractive. The
use of the headline in the centre helps in
marketing the magazine as it catches the persons
eye and the fact that it is using a global superstar
Target Audience
‘Rihanna’ then it will attract people to pick up
I would say that the target audience would be aimed at females aged between 16-25. This is
the magazine and potentially buy it. I think the
because it uses a worldwide famous celebrity who is female, current and in her early 20’s, so
puffs are cleverly placed as they do not obstruct
would appeal to the younger adult. It uses a bright pink, white and black colour scheme so the
the image very much and therefore not taking
pink would be associated with females but the black and white makes the page feel more grown
away the impact of the image.
up so would not appeal to a younger audience.
3. NME Front Cover Analysis
Continued Unique Selling Point
The heading next to the masthead is the USP
of this magazine as it is saying that this is the
Body Language 4 of 10 special edition covers which is
The body language of Rihanna seems unique. It could entice people to buy that
very informal as she is leant over and magazine as it would be a collectible and
hand on her hip which makes her seem could be part of the collection.
quite relaxed. Also she has quite a
straight face which makes her look like
she is bored to some extent. Both her
pose and facial expression makes her
seem ‘rebellious’ and this may appeal
to the audience.
Barcode and price
The barcode fits in with the codes
and convention of a magazine as it is
Mode of Address located in the bottom right hand
The NME cover seems to be an informal corner. The price seems to be above
mode of address because of the bright the masthead which is different to
pink bold font of the masthead and most magazines but from my
headings. Rihanna is also has a laid research it can be located above or
back attitude and also is colourful. below the masthead as well as with
the barcode.
Colour Scheme
The colour scheme is bright pink and black and white. The pick helps to emphasise the target
audience because it is bright and the colour is associated with females. The black and white helps to
make the page more sophisticated and therefore not for the younger audience. There is also a hit of
blue from the picture which helps in making the page more colourful and less formal.
4. Q Front Cover Analysis Images
Masthead
The image of Adele is a nearly a close up
It is the title/logo of the magazine. It is
which is different to the normal
larger that any other text on the cover
conventions of a magazine as normally it
and the red box behind it helps it to
would be a mid close up. The fact that
stand out and be eye-catching.
she has got a really pale complexion fits
in with the red and white colour scheme
and she is making eye contact ( direct
Puffs mode of address) which will help in
The puffs are situated on the left catching the readers eye.
hand side of the page and does
not obstruct the main features of
the image. The colour and font of
the text fits in with the colour
scheme and include information
about the main articles in the
magazine. One puff is in a circular
Headline
gold filled shape and uses a
This anchors the meaning of the
different font. This does not fit in
image and in this case it is to say
with the colour scheme so
that this is an image of ‘Adele’.
therefore is wanted to stand out
The font is larger then all other
from the page. It is to advertise
text about from the masthead
that it is the 300th issue of the
which helps it stand out.
magazine which is marketing ploy
and the use of a massive celebrity
and musician to endorse the fact
will help.
Target Audience
I think that the target audience would be 18- 30 year old females because it is endorsed by a hugely successful young female singer but the colour
scheme and image its self is grown up. I think unlike the NME front cover using Rihanna, it is more towards an older target audience because it
does not use bright feminine colours. It could also appeal to males as well because even though its uses a female image, the colour scheme has
colours that you would associate with men such as red and black. Also the puffs talk about artists such as Liam Gallagher and U2 who are both
male musicians and have a majority male fan base.
5. Q Front Cover Analysis
Continued
Layout
I think the layout works well because
the puffs are situated on the left hand
side and are not layered on top of any Quote
significant part of the image. The Above the headline there is a quote
image fills most of the page but is from Adele which isn’t finished. This
mainly on the right hand side so that is a marketing ploy as the reader
means you can still see the masthead would want to read the rest of what
properly. I think that the headline she has said.
works well in the bottom right hand
corner as it is layered on top of the
picture of Adele but does not overlay
any significant part.
Stand First
This is the sentence below the
headline and is designed to sell the
article to the reader. The stand first
Barcode and price
says ‘ Blows us away’ and this might
The barcode and price is breaking
help to sell the magazine as it is
the codes and conventions of a
saying that Adele has blown the
music magazine because it is located
magazine away so the reader would
in the bottom left hand corner,
want to know why and if she had
when you would expect it to be in
that much impact on the magazine
the bottom right corner.
then the reader would think that
she must have done something
Colour Scheme significant.
The colour scheme is different to the NME cover because it does not have any colours that are
associated with females even though the main image is of Adele. I like the bold red black and white
colour scheme as it makes the page more grown up helps to tell this is a Q magazine with just a quick
glance. The red and black colours are stereotypical of males so this may mean they are trying to
appeal to men as well as woman.
6. Rolling Stone Front Cover Analysis
Images
Masthead The image is of a world wide celebrity
Because the name of the magazine is Jay Z who is a ‘rapper’ and a big
long then it spreads across all the way influence on RNB and rap music. He
across the top and is situated at the looks like he is showing off his wealth by
very top of the page. Even though the wearing a nice suit and showing his big
masthead is layered behind the main diamond ring. Jay Z may influence if a
image, you can still read it and person buys the magazine or not
recognise it and it helps to make the because he is very influential in the
image stand out. music scene and very well known.
Puffs
The puffs have considerably big
fonts and fits in with the colour
scheme. They are advertising the
important articles in the magazine
and help to entice the reader to
read more such as ‘The ten best
new bands’. Unlike the NME and Headline
Q magazine there is another puff The headline is emphasising the
on the other side of the page, this image on the front which is ‘Jay-
could be to fill the blank space Z’. It also stands out from the
and they want to highlight that rest of the text because it is in a
puff in particular as it is one on its big bold font and filled blue
own. which stands out from the grey
and white background.
7. Rolling Stone Front Cover Analysis
Continued
Body Language
Jay Z is stood up straight and
looking very stern. He is also
giving eye contact but he ahs a
straight face and looking
intimidating.
Layout
The layout works well because
the image is centred in the middle Colour Scheme
and the puffs are situated around The colour scheme is more
it. This is a good use of the space sophisticated because it uses
and there is also a good use of ‘bland’ colours of grey and uses
layering. The layering makes the colours associated with males like
image of the celebrity stand out blue and red which fits in with the
because it is in front of the image. The grey also relates to the
masthead and makes it stand out image because he is wearing a grey
from the page and makes it more suit, so it helps the image and page
life like. fit in together. The colour scheme
seems to be used to attract the
male audience rather than female.
Target Audience
The target audience of this cover would be for males from about 16-30 because the cover is endorsed by a huge celebrity who is to do with rnb
and rap which is mainly listened to by the younger audience. Rap is also very stereotypical of males and what Jay Z is wearing is very sophisticated
and the colour scheme is bland which may target a older male audience as well.