1. NME-Contents page
Layout
NME’s contents page is very grid
Images and Colours like and structured. There is quite a
In the two images that appear on lot of text on this contents page, this
this page is photos of a band text is organised into columns and
performing on stage. These photos are placed on both the left and the
reflect the live music that this right side of the page. There is also
magazine promotes. It also a block of text in the centre of the
highlights the band featured, page which is displayed differently.
emphasising their style. There is The two photos that are the
only one other photo on this attraction of this page, as they are
contents page, this is a photo of on the largest feature, are placed in the
of the NME magazine covers, this centre. These photos are places
expresses that the house colours with the block of text, both of the
used on the front cover are the features reflect that this is the main
same used on the contents page. article displayed in this magazine. At
These colours are black, red and the bottom of the page is a feature
white. All the colours are very bold that expresses a deal when buying
and catch the attention of the the magazine. This attracts the
audience, therefore are good to use readers encouraging them to buy
on this magazine. the next magazine.
Words and features
The main heading on this screen entitles ‘NME this week’, this title is bold and highlighted
in black. This creates a bold title that makes the audience certain about what is on this
page and what is in the rest of the magazine. The sub-titles are also highlighted in black to
create the same effect. The words used on this page are very catchy and help to make
clear what this magazine is about, for example ‘LIVE!’. All the writing is in a sans serif font
creating a relaxed, calm style. This reflects the style of the magazine.

2. NME-Double page spread
On this double page spread the photo is places on one of the two pages, this photo is very posed, appears to
be taken at a professional photo shoot which was taken specifically for this article. I believe this clear image
is trying to reflect the lighter side of Lily Allen, the artist pictured, as well as reinforcing her iconic image. This
image has an direct mode of address, therefore attracting /engaging the audience, encouraging them to read
the article. Lily's clothing is quite stereotypical for an Indie/Rock girl but red, black and white is for a male and
female audience.
The main title of this magazine is a
quote given by Lily Allen during her
interview. This quote is displayed with
white, sans serif text that is highlighted
in a bold black colour. This use of
colour allows it to stand out from the
white, clear background. They use a
font that portrays a dark, mysterious
side but still reflects a relaxes style.
This quote is very bold, capturing all the
readers attention, again encouraging
them to read the article, this is an
example of a pull quote.
This double page spread has text which is layed out as an article
instead of an interview, this, I believe creates a more impersonal
article although is a more formal way of laying out the text. It
appears to be a lot more wordy though, which I believe dis-attracts
the audience.

3. Top of the pops-contents page
Layout Images and colours
This page is dominated by the five There are quite a few of images placed on
boxes that contain the text which this magazine cover, the main image being
expresses what is inside the the front cover. This allows us to see clearly
magazine, these boxes are places where the featured articles are placed within
fairly roughly over the page. They are the magazine, as well as emphasising what is
placed in columns although they are featured inside the magazine. There are a
placed at very slight angles, creating few other images of some pop artists
a slightly less structured look. The reflecting again what is in the magazine,
titles of the boxes are placed in there encouraging the readers to read on. It also
own smaller box which is places over emphasises the genre Pop which this
the other boxes, creating more magazine focuses on because they are pop
attraction on them. The images are aritists.
then dotted around the text, some are The colours used are the general house
placed inside the boxes while others colours that are used throughout this
are placed completely out of the box, magazine, these are pink, purple and white.
this creates a more relaxed view/style They are all very bright and ‘girly colours
attracting a younger audience. The attracting a young, female audience.
main attraction is on the image of the
front cover, because it is placed
away from all the other boxes,
photos. Around this photo is the large
page numbers which create an easy,
relaxed style. Words and language
The main heading on this magazine is titled ‘Inside the mag’, this is very simple and
clear. The font is sans serif and the colour is white on a bright pink background, this
creates a simple, exclamatory piece of writing that is bold and attractive. The font
also portrays a hand writing style, creating a much more personal feel., informal
style. All the titles are explanative and are very expressive creating a clear page
that a younger audience can relate to. The use of ‘Wins and offers’ attracts a wider
audience, as it allows the audience to get involved and engaged with the magazine.

4. Top of the pops-Double page spread
There is one main image on this page spread of the artist feature, ‘Justin Bieber’. This image is placed in the centre
of the two pages and is the main attraction. It is the largest feature on the two pages and is very bold and bright, with
the rich colour in which he is portrayed standing out from all the other colours used. This is a posed photograph that
has been taken during a photo shoot. The background is plain/ simple allowing the pop artist to stand out. There is a
direct mode of address for this photo engaging the audience and encouraging them to read the article.
There a couple other smaller images which appear to be close up shots of part of this artist, adding greater detail
within these pages, plus there is one with him with no top on, attracting the female audience.
The text in the pink boxes is expressed in an
in-formal ‘chatty manner, creating a more
personal article. They use quotes from the
artist to create interest within the article and to
attract the female audience, encouraging them
to read on. They use quotes from some of his
fans to portray his features, this engages the
audience making them feel involved and
engaged. It really attracts the younger female
audience, especially as there ages are
presented.
On these page they use the mian house colours just like they have done on the
contents page, these are pink, purple, white and black. They are all very bright
and bold attracting the audience. At the top of the page, the title is reflected within
the same colour scheme and font as the front cover. This is often conventional
within pop magazines however on some occasions it isn’t