1. • CVI (Centre of visual interest): The red is a reflection of the magazine’s colour scheme, also to his new
album “The Blueprint lll”. His costume and shades being black invites stern connotations. His classic shades
reveal a sign of wealth which is reinforced by his simple chain, this
suggests he doesn’t
need to flaunt his
possessions to
validate his success,
which is common
among males.
• Pull quote: adds a
personal touch. Artists
directly speaking to fans.
The rectangular bar
resembling what
appears on his album
cover.
• Neutral pose: not
phased by obstacles
in his career path.
• Background
information which
offers an insight to
Jay-Z’s lifestyle.
• Magazine logo & title: Being small proposes how recognizable it is to those who
have an interest in music, as well as others who may not be. The colour scheme is
• Issue number:
consistent and derives from this emblem.
• Heading: article’s main
title.
• Negative space: used
to separate the heading
and article.
• The artist name: In
the same colour as the
logo, reflecting his
occupation as a rapper
and who the article is
about.
• Drop cap: used to
appeal to the consumers
interest.
Also to distinguish where
a new paragraph
commences.
• Q magazine’s
website.
• Body: consisting of an
interview with Jay-Z.
• Magazine date of issue:
to inform the consumers.

2. The colour
scheme for this
magazine
feature
• CVI: The biggest object on the page, consisting of colours portrayed in the circular shapes to the left on the page.
Knowles’ pose has bold connation's, further developed by her attire which again explores how brave and confident
she is as an individual. Her appearance is also well maintained, signifying her femininity!
• Caption: Offers
a better insight to
the life Solange
Knowles leads,
and a personal
touch.
• Heading: The
biggest font on
the page, which
draws reference
to the celebrity
feature which is
the important
tool to gain
consumers
interest.
• Magazine title & logo: Being miniature emphasises • Credits: in case anyone is fond of
how recognizable it is to consumers
their work
• Secondary
images: The
poses invite care
free
connotation’s.
• Feature: Small
font; easy for the
audience to read,
when up close.
• Page Number:
Informative for
consumers
• Negative space:
Creates a slick
look, as well as
separating text
from the
important
celebrity feature.
• Pull quote: brings a personal touch to the article.
Allows the artist to directly connect with fans.
• Background information: a peer to the artists lifestyle.

3. • CVI: A huge image which is bound to strike a readers, prior • Pull quote: A tool made use of, to bridge the gap between the music artist and
to its’ size in comparison to other items on the page.
their fans. The quote asserts personalisation to the article, enabling fans to identify
His glasses offers the idea of innocence and youth
with the artists lifestyle.
identification, however
• Secondary image: As the
the colour gold has
CVI of the Lupe Fiasco
prestige as well as
does not conform the
expensive connotations.
image of a rapper, the
Being prestige usually
secondary image
relates to the idea of
represents him in action,
someone or something
performing at a gig.
being valued due to their
I state this as,
contents, suggesting this
stereotypically we (the
Artist has teachings we
audience) assume all
can learn or appreciate.
rappers are masculine in
• Heading: Biggest font,
the sense of having either
as it refers to the
bulging muscles or tattoos,
celebrity feature which
perhaps both etc., but this
is of highest
artist challenges those
importance.
ideas and supports the
prestige connotations of
• Credits: In the event of
the colour gold.
an institution liking any
work carried out.
• Negative space: Creates
• Page Number: A clear
• Feature: Contains small sized font; when a slick look, as well as
indication for customers
separating text from the
• Magazine title & logo: It’s small size signifies its’ up close it is easier to read.
important celebrity
importance to the industry and familiarity to
feature.
consumers.

4. • CVI: The biggest image, conveying a band member performing at an event. This picture shows the artist wearing shades, which shows how he
does not care what people think as many would state how state how silly that is as the sun is not present indoors. His shaved head, apparent
muscles, tattoos, dog tag chain, and apparent veins demonstrate his masculinity which is vital with a persona a rock star possesses, as they are
generally aggressive and
• Magazine title & logo: It is
eccentric.
situated its’ own box, which
• Heading: Appears in a
reinforces their niche audience.
different font type and
bigger, compared to the
rest of the article. This
separates it from the
remaining content of the
article, also as it draws
reference to its’ well
known music artist
feature.
• Caption: Allocates fans with a
• Pull quote: Lends a
brief summary of what the artist
intimate account to their
endured during that event.
experiences, for fans to
feel connected to the
artist(s).
• Body: May appear
incredibly small, but is
readable when in
person.
• Feature: Also appears small, but is readable close to it. A personal account enables fans
to establish a connection with one of the band members, but also gains knowledge of the
band as a whole.
• Page Number: Navigation
system for the consumers to
comprehend.
• Magazine title & logo: Small to state the brands
credit, and does not need to as publicised as it
featured again at the top right of this double page
spread.