Front cover analysis 2 of 3

1. Target Audience and genre
The ta rget audience of the magazine, Q,
would probably be older adults because of
the cos t of the magazine; i t is more
expensive than a Kerrang! Magazine. The
genre seems to be alternative and classic
rock because Muse is a fairly old rock band.
Main Image
The main image is of the band Muse. It is
showing the audience who Muse is and
what the style of music they perhaps
specialise in.
Model credit
The model credit would be the band Muse
as i t is showing the audience what the main
articles will be about.
Main Cover Line
The main cover line would be the ti tle about
the band Muse. It i s the main cover l ine
because i t is the prominent aspect that will
be featured in this i ssue and they may have
a large article about them featured inside.
Masthead
The masthead of this magazine would be the big Q in the
red box in the corner of this magazine cover. It contrasts
from the red background as the letter is white. It seems
more sophisticated as the colour s cheme is usually not
what a teenager would go for.
The Gutenberg Design Principle
Colours/Typefaces/House style
Coverlines
The cover l ines of this magazine would be the bottom row of cover lines.
Thi s is an advertisement to show what else and who else will be featured
in thi s particular magazine issue.
Banners/Flashes/badges
The banners of this magazine would be the ‘Punk pig out’
with the faces next to it at the top of the page. The use
of thes e would be to allow the audience to look at what
and even who will be featured in this i ssue.