Front Cover Analysis

1. Layout
The margins of
the page give the
cover an orderly
format, and it
encourages the
reader to read
from left to right
on the page. The
headlines also
stand out on the
page due to this
layout. The colour
scheme used is
red, white, black
and grey, which
gives the cover a
sleek,
sophisticated look.
Main Picture
Figure on the cover has adopted an aggressive
stance- could represent the destructive
connotation that is associated with rock music.
The figure is also dressed in colours that reflect
the colour scheme of the magazine. The figure
on the cover also stands out as he is dressed in
dark colours like red and black while the
background is a neutral light grey colour.
Masthead
Uses the Q logo, this is seen on every issue of
the magazine and so is easily recognisable,
however in this issue the cover appears to have
been smashed by the figure on the front cover.
This could represent the destructive attitude that
is usually associated with rock. he colours of the
logo are quite vivid and eye catching- red and
white. These colours are also quite neutral, and
so appeal to both sexes.Plug/Header
Draws attention to
this accolade- could
be considered
arrogant boasting on
the part of the editor.
Is likely to be
something written at
the top of every issue.
Sub-Headings
This magazine has
various sub-headings in
order to grab attention,
usually by using
buzzwords- for example
saying “things you didn't
know” about a certain
subject, people will feel
more obliged to read the
article out of curiosity
Quotes
The magazine has
included a quote
from an interview
with this band, and
used a quote that
seems strange and
bizarre in order to
grab the attention
of the reader and
to make them want
to read the
interview.
Headlines
The headline includes the
name of a rock band with
which the magazine has
an interview, this stands
out on the page as it is
large font, bold and the
text used is white, and so
it contrasts against the
dark background. This
would catch the eye of the
reader and would be an
easy way to identify if they
would be interested in the
main article of the
magazine of not.
Additional Headlines
These ‘bonus’ headlines
are intended to give the
reader an insight of other
articles that are included in
the magazine without
giving too much
information of the content
of these articles