1. Masthead: The masthead is typically placed right at the top in the centre and
is the biggest text on the page, along with being in bold, which draws your eyes
to it instantly. In addition to this the text of the masthead ties in with the rest
of the colour scheme which is green, orange and white, this allows the magazine
to have a professional outcome and also means that the front cover flowers
well.
Main Image: The main image of the model has a strong effect, as the model is
looking straight down the camera creating a direct mode of address engaging
the reader. The main image is also used as the background which is in black and
white allowing other text on the page to stand out. In addition to this the facial
expression of the singer creates attitude, so by putting the image in black and
white exaggerates the mood. Her hand is on her face, with her head tilted down
but her eyes looking up, all contributing towards the mood and atmosphere.
Cover line: The magazine also includes some other cover lines which relate to
other main stores like ‘Q&A Sevendust Two decades of forging metal gems’.
This allows the reader to connect with what is inside the magazine without
even reading inside. It draws in the target audience and makes the magazine
specific and suited to them.
Audience: The audience of this magazine is anyone interested in R&B music, the
front cover has been specifically designed to suit this group of audience and is
something exclusive to them. If you were someone interested in rock this is
something you wouldn’t even look at as it alienates any other groups.
Font/text: There is a balance of font on the page which has a constant colour
of orange, white and green. The size of the font also changes depending on the
importance of the story, like ‘CIARA’, this is purposely done because it makes
the main stories stand out. The content of the text varies but all relates back
to R&B music for example at the bottom it says ‘new releases reviewed’
Main cover line: The main cover line is the second biggest text on the page
which is ‘Ciara: Sultry singer breathers new life into R&B’ which is in block
capitals drawing attention to it.. This headline relates to the picture as it is the
same artist so you instantly know what you are going to find inside. The fact
that it is placed in the centre highlights how it is one of the main pieces of
text, this is also shown because the orange cover line is placed on the models
black top creating a stronger contrast.
Header and footer: There is a header and a footer
on this magazine which adds sophistication to the
front cover and results in it being so professional.
The header has names of artists on and the foot has
newly released singles, engaging the reader to want
to read on. Both of these aspects are something that
makes a magazine stand out and it introduces the
reader to the context of the magazine.
I think this magazine is really effective and thoroughly thought through as it
suits the target audience. It has been specifically designed for the audience
and all the attributes of this front cover contribute towards this.
Genre: R&B music

2. Genre: Rock music
Masthead: The masthead is placed in the top of the page, in the centre and is
the first thing you see when you look at the page. The block capitals are in white
and creates a contrast to the background which is a mix of red and black. The
font is original and this is the same font they use on each issue of their
magazine.
Main Image: The main image is of the artist ‘Andy Six’ who is looking straight at
the camera. This creates a direct mode of address which engages the reader and
draws all attention to the picture, it also creates a connection between the
reader and the front cover. The genre of this magazine is rock and this is
immediately illustrated from the main image as Andy Six looks like a typical
rocker.
Flasher: The magazine also includes a flasher which is a big bubble of writing
that stands out on the page, in this case the magazine have done it to advertise
there magazine and appeal to the audience. The flasher says ‘the UK’s biggest gig
guide!’ which grasps the attention and reveals what is also inside of the magazine.
Audience: The audience of this front cover is obviously people who love Rock
music, this is clear when you take a glance at the cover; the red, white, black and
yellow colour scheme reinforces this. If you were not interested in this genre
then you are excluded instantly because you wouldn’t walk past it in a shop and
stop. This is because the font cover has specifically designed for the audience.
Font/text: One thing that is unusual about this front cover is that all the text
is in block capitals, this may be due to the genre of music because rock is known
for being loud and edgy, just like the layout and text on the front cover. The
main text is in white with the rest in orange, which gives the magazine a constant
house style.
Main cover line: The main cover line is the second biggest text on the page and
says ‘Black veil brides…’ relating to the picture of Andy Six. They have used the
picture and the main cover line together to create a connection, this is one of the
norms of a music magazine.
Header and footer: The magazine has both, this
the header includes one of the story lines, and the
footer has names of bands/artists featuring in the
magazine. This is something that a lot of their
issues has and it not only gives the front cover
structure but it gives the front cover more
content resulting in the page being pleasing to the
eye.
I personally think that this magazine is well suited to the target audience and
the design is specifically made to shape that audience. The colour scheme is
effective as there is a house style, but it also relates to the bold genre of rock
music. It is clear that this magazine is well thought out and each individual part
of the page contributes to the success.

3. Masthead: The masthead of this magazine is bold but elegant. The fact
that the Nicola Benedetti’s face is covering the masthead suggests how the
audience know the magazine therefore do not need to see the full
masthead. In addition to this the masthead covers the top of the page and
ties in with the rest of the magazine making it professional and laid back.
Main Image: The main image is of Nicola Benedetti who is a young musician,
it is a picture of her smiling looking at the camera which has direct mode of
address. The fact she is just smiling adds to the laid back approach of the
magazine, unlike the other magazines I have analysed the models have been
posing purposely to suit the genre, however this musician is simply sitting
there to reflect the type of calm music.
Audience: The audience for the magazine is particular due to the genre of
music. Because this magazine is based around classical music, it will only
interest a certain group of people. This means the magazine front cover is
specified to attract this particular group and aim to make them stop. They
do this through the elegant design of the front cover.
Font: The font on the page is elegant and stylish which is pleasing to the
eye, this goes with the calm genre of music, the font is mostly in white
allowing the font cover to flow. The size of the text varies depending on the
importance of the text. I think by keeping the colour of the text constant
allows the front cover to maintain the elegant outcome.
Genre: Classical music
Main cover line: The main cover line is the text relating to the background
photograph which says ‘Nicola Benedetti….’ this is one of the largest text on
the page drawing attention to it. The fact that the main cover line relates
to the image makes that connection and allows the magazine to make you
want to read on.
Header and footer: The magazine has a header but
not a footer, this could be to avoid making the page
over-crowded. The header reveals how it is the best
selling classical music magazine, this engages the
reader and advertises it to the audience.
The front cover also has ‘also in this issue’ to advertise the magazine
further and attract the audience to buy the magazine. This also adds
sophistication to the front cover as it is something else that is appealing to
the reader.
I personally think that this magazine has the most effect out of all three of
the ones I have analysed because every part of the page goes together and
allows the front cover to flow. The font choice has been clearly thought out
and chosen to suit the genre and the layout adds elegance to the classical
music.