content page analysis

2. The content page has been taken
from shout magazine. The magazine
name is written on the content page
in bold and made to look very
prominent, with the issue date written
in a smaller font next to it.
The subtitle says “ what's inside?” the
purpose being to create a sense of
mystery and curiosity to what is inside
the magazine.
There is no main image here, instead
there are secondary images along
with page numbers written on them.
This will keep the audience interested
as people prefer to look at image to
find meaning rather then text.
There is a also a footer at the bottom
of the pages stating the page
number. The text has been divided in
two columns with a separator in
between in order to allow easier
readability.

3. There are five category headings
here. These feature different
articles and reviews. For example
in the celebrity section has
articles on gossip etc. the page
numbers have been written on
the left side of each article in a
different color and font so that
the reader can easily locate
which page has a particular
article printed on it. The article
headings have been written in
black bold typeface whereas
their subheadings are below
them in a smaller font.
The headings have been
given a yellow
background and have
been written in capital
letters so that they stand
out.

4. There is a strip of secondary
images on the right side of
the content page. These
images have been taken
from the second most
important articles of the
magazine, with their page
number mentioned on them.
All these small images give
the reader a glimpse of what
is in the magazine.
You can also see quotes
next to the images. The
purpose of this is again to
catch the readers attention.
Since the content page is
the second selling point of
the magazine the magazine
editor has made it look more
interesting by adding these
quotes.

5.  Other elements such
as the color schemes
of the magazine
themselves show that
its target audience is
teenage girls who like
to read about fashion,
boys, gossip and
celebrities.

6. Main image
Main articles
consisting of
main
headings
subheadings
and page
numbers.
Celebrity credits
Page number
Issue date
Magazine
name

7. The main image is the main focus
of this magazine, it is also the
selling point of the magazine.
The celebrity is looking directly
into the camera hence is
keeping a direct mode of
address.
The image clearly shows that this
is a music magazine as the main
image is of “50 cent”. His name
and picture credits can be seen
below the image. The page
number has been enlarged and
placed below the image for
quick readership.

8. The headings have again been written in
a bold typeface whereas the
subheadings are in a smaller font size. The
page numbers are on the left side of the
headings and are in a different color to
make them look more prominent.
Mix being the worlds leading magazine
for professional recording, music
production etc has added various articles
about famous producers and artists.
Such as lil Wayne, ice cube, ludacris etc.

9. The main title vogue has been
written in a large black font
and is stretched across the
width of the page covering
part of the models face.
Several issues of vogue have
adapted this technique
making it vogues house style.
Issue date
There is a subscription to a
beauty product at the
bottom of the page. This will
attract several individuals to
buy the magazine.
The page has been
divided into 3 feature
columns. The font size
is also relatively small
as there is not much
space on the page for
all this information.
Vogue has chosen a very
appealing color scheme in
this particular issue.
The colors go together
however they do not clash.

10. The main image is of a
model in a bold and
unusual attire, the target
audience will find the
image appealing due to
the attitude and
professional look of the
model as they wish to in
vision themselves in those
clothes. The image gives a
very mature and edgy look
with may appeal to the
reader whose always
searching for new styles
and trends.
The denotation and connotation of the main image