1. Introduction To The Magazine- Q was first published in October 1986. The
magazine is published by the Bauer Media Group who publish 282 magazines Central Image- this is a close
worldwide. They also operate in 15 countries worldwide and are Britain's largest up shot which allows the
publisher. audience to see any facial
expressions being made and also
Masthead- this is also the allows the audience to see the
logo of the magazine. The cover model’s characteristics. The
red and white is used every dark colours the cover model is
month which makes it wearing makes him stand out
recognisable to the audience, from the white back ground. The
and they may associate the use of the reflection in his
colours with the magazine. glasses gives the whole front
cover a “cool” image which fits
in well with the rest of the
magazine.
House Style- the colours are
always the same for Q
therefore people will recognise Puff- “16 page exclusive”
the magazine, and if more persuades the audience to
people can recognise it, more purchase the magazine as the
people will buy it. offer will only be in this
magazine.
Mise-En-Scene- the clothing that the
cover model is wearing connotes
different feelings to the audience. For
example the glasses he is wearing results
in us not been able to see his eyes which
Coverline- the use of colours are connotes a sense of enigma. Also the
the same for the masthead which reflection of other people in his glasses
gives the front cover an overall connotes a feeling of enigma too. This
aesthetically pleasing look. The sense of enigma can persuade the
mode of address of the coverline is audience into reading the magazine to
quite informal to appeal to its target discover why he is so mysterious.
audience of mainly young people.

2. Introduction To The Magazine- Top Of The Pops was launched in February 1995. The Central Image-
magazine is published by BBC Magazines, they publish over 50 popular consumer titles. They this is a medium
are also the UK's fourth largest publisher in terms of circulation; but it is the third largest in close-up which
terms of retail sales value. allows the audience
to see any facial
expressions as well as
any body language.
Masthead- it looks quite The cover models
sans-serif and girly to hair and make-up
appeal to its target makes her fit in well
audience of young girls. with the rest of the
The pink is used every colours on the page.
month which makes it
recognisable .
House Style- the Coverline- the
use of colours are
use of colours are
similar to that of
always the same or the masthead which
very similar each makes it fit in with
month which makes the rest of the page
it very appealing to which gives the
its target audience whole page an
of young girls and aesthetically
also quite pleasing look.
recognisable too.
Mise-En-Scene- the clothing
that the cover model is wearing is
quite appealing to the target
audience as she is wearing very
young and funky clothes which
most of the target audience
would wear as well.

3. Introduction To The Magazine- Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock
music published by the Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981. Bauer
Media Group publishes 282 magazines worldwide. They also operate in 15 countries Puff- “biggest” is the
worldwide and are Britain's largest publisher. biggest word to
emphasise it
Masthead- looks
scratchy, edgy, “cool”
and sans-serif. The
word Kerrang sounds
quite musical which is Central Image- the
appropriate as it is a cover model is looking
music magazine directly at the audience
to draw them in and he
looks quite fierce to
may be represent his
Headline- the white band or the article.
stands out against the black There is a white
and red. It is also in large background around
font to emphasise it is the him so all the attention
main story and the most is on him.
important story.
Mise-En-Scene- the cover
model is wearing black leather
Strapline- “inside story”
and with his long hair and pale
makes the story feel exclusive
skin it connotes he is very much a
to the magazine and may House Style- the colours and font are
rock star which fits into the genre
persuade customers to always the same which will make it
of the magazine, as it is devoted
purchase the magazine. recognisable to customers.
to rock music.