2. The Main Cover line links with the main image.
The name of the artist is in a big black font
which draws attention because it stands out
from the red, gold and smaller fonts. The “has
the last laugh” is in maroon and a bigger font
then the other cover lines, which draws the
readers attention. The maroon also follows the
house style
Masthead is on the top in big bold maroon font. The main
image overlaps the masthead to show that this issue’s main
article is mainly about him and that it is significantly more
important. This convention is used regularly by music
magazines but aren’t used for new and upcoming
magazines since it would be difficult to see the name of the
magazine. The masthead goes across the whole magazine
this helps the masthead to stand out
The Main Image is a medium close
up of T.I. in a white suit with a
undone black bow tie on a plain
white background. He has a happy
facial impression. This links with the
main cover line since, the main
cover line is “T.I. has the last
laugh”
A Bar Code is positioned nicely on to the front cover
since its easy for the shopkeeper to spot but at the same
time, doesn’t draw the attention of the reader
A website is placed here this is convenient because it doesn’t take
attention from the main image but is still noticeable. Having a link
to a website is a good idea since, the reader can find out more
about the magazine and what they can expect from future issues
Cover lines are in black and gold
font., this is the only colours that go
against the house style of black and red
on a white background.
The house style is Red
and Black or Gold and
black on a white
background
3. Masthead is placed in the corner where it would be
easily spotted by readers because of the way
magazines are stacked, the magazine is well known
so the masthead isn’t as important as the cover
lines, this is shown by the smaller images
overlapping the masthead
a Box filled with cover lines about
interviews is placed behind the main
image. The names in red capitals is easy
to spot which attracts readers
attention, by having familiar and
famous names on them helps bring in
readers since they are well known and
the magazine, having these interviews
makes them more exclusive
Smaller images makes this
issue more visually pleasing
but takes some attraction off
the main article
Main cover line is a big grey font with
italics which takes attention away
from the other cover lines since it is
visually different it also links with the
image
Cover lines follow the house style
of red and black which stands out
on the white background, the
cover lines are separated by line
Main image of the band member is
a medium close up and takes most
of the space. He is wearing a black
leather jacket and is facing
upwards, this gives the impression
that he is more important, he also
has a serious face
Figures are used to make the
readers feel like this magazine
is confident with their facts
which reassures them
Bar code is placed in a efficient
location since it allows
shopkeepers to easily notice it
and doesn’t take too much
attention from the rest of the
cover
4. Offer is placed in the header
which helps attract readers
since the magazine is giving
free songs to the viewing
public
Cover lines are placed
around the image, showing
that the image is more
important and is the main
article. The cover lines are
all capitals which makes
them easier to read and
stand out more
Masthead is placed on the left
to help be seen by the public,
because spin is well-known
they don’t have to make the
masthead the main part of the
magazine and so can be placed
how it is, the red background
helps the masthead to stand
out
Main image of Eminem is place in
the centre and is a close up shot
which goes with the main cover
line. Eminem’s has a serious face
and is wearing a light blue jacket
Main cover line is a big white
font on a black background this
attracts attention since it’s the
biggest text and is the only
thing, other than the masthead,
that is white
Quote from Eminem shows
that they have a exclusive
speech from him and goes
with the main article and
image
Credits is placed at the bottom to
help acknowledge who took the
pictures
6. The issue number helps the reader know which
article they are reading, which allows them to
identify if they have read it before and also allows
them to refer to the issue when they are talking
with their friends
Picture and page reference helps to
attract the readers attention, if they
recognised or are interested with
the artists in the image, the page
reference also helps them know
where the article containing the
image is. The images are also
visually pleasing since readers may
find too much text to be boring
Image of the front cover is placed
here to reassure the reader that
it is that issue that they're
reading, it also contains the logo,
which also reminds the reader of
what magazine their reading,
because the logo is cleary visible
Contents are placed nicely on the
side in a organised fashion this
makes the text more clearer without
receiving less attention from the
images on the page
Quick overview of one
of their double page
spread, which gives a
sneak peak into the
magazine which helps
readers who are
interested
The contents are sorted by page
number, then title and
underneath a overview of
what's on that page. This allows
readers to easily identify which
article they want to read and
easily get there
A section for reviews helps
readers find out the
opinions other people
have of their favourite
band, album, and concerts
Logo and date is placed at the bottom where it
doesn’t take too much attention from the issue
and main articles
7. Magazine logo helps reader
to identify and confirm the
magazine they are reading
which helps with identifying
if this is a known and
creditable magazine or not
Quote goes with image which helps
reader know what the image is about and
gives some information on the article
that’s tied to the image
Issue date helps identify
whether the articles apply
to todays date or whether
the news is the past, it also
allows readers to identify
whether they have read
the issue or not
The contents are sorted by page
number, then title and
underneath a overview of
what's on that page. This allows
readers to easily identify which
article they would want to read
and which page it is on
Image credits placed at the bottom to identify the
photographer and the what the image is for, by pointing
out that the image was for this specific magazine it
makes the image feel more exclusive
Main image of these two are the only
image on the contents page, which
draws the readers attention, and also
let them know that this is possibly the
main article of the whole issue. The
image is in greyscale, giving it a
timeless feel. They are wearing the
similar formal clothes and are wearing
the same hats which could show the
relationship between the two of them.
They are sitting on the same
chair, symbolising that they are always
together and always in the same place.
It is a long shot
8. White “V” helps identify the
magazine since the V stands for vibe
because of where the v is placed it
doesn’t take too much attention
Website is a link to their site for
readers who want more information
about the company or more
information on future magazine
issues and news on music
Bar code could be placed here as a
back up if the front cover is torn off
and also helps fill the corners of the
page which makes it more visually
pleasing
Cover line, black font for
number, white capital for title,
with a smaller white below for
information. The colours are
nicely picked since they stand
out from the background but
still fits in with the background
Main image of artist in a medium
long shot on a grey background ,
wearing brown, fluffy jacket, blue
jeans, blue shirt, white top and
sunglasses. He has a serious face,
he is holding a bag. It makes him
look like he is going somewhere.
The sunglasses can show that he is
going to a hot location, and the
casual attire can show that this is a
place of leisure
Photo reference to give
credits to the photographer so
readers can recognise whose
work it is
10. Logo placed at corners to help the magazine
become more well-known and recognised by the
reader it also goes with the layout that it is on every
page
The title is the biggest text in the double- page spread and
uses different colours each line. Underneath the title there
is a little information of the artist who is the main focus of
the title. This little section consist of information that might
interest the reader or help make the artist more wellknown
Layout. The text is placed
on the right page and
sorted into three
columns. Each column
consist of at least 35 lines
separated into roughly 7
lines and into roughly 5
paragraphs
Main image takes all of the
left page. The main image is
a long shot of the artist
which is included in the
article. He is wearing a dark
brown/maroon blazer and
hat, with black shoes,
trousers and shirt. He is
wearing sunglasses and a
gold chain. His pose looks
like he is surfing on the
speakers which is in the
shape of a briefcase. He has
a concentrated facial
expression. The image has a
blue background
Each paragraph starts with a sentence in bold, this helps
develop the layout and clearly separates the paragraph for
the readers. This may attracts the readers attention and
allows them to navigate through the text much quicker
11. Logo is placed in the corner, to
help identify the magazine if the
reader has not taken a look at the
front cover
A big bold title of the artist
gets the readers attention
since it’s the easiest and
biggest thing to read. Since
the title is of a artist, the
reader can decided very
quickly if they are interested
in the article or not
The beginning of the magazine
starts with a picture of the
album and then a big capital Y
that takes 7 lines
Similar artists and albums
are placed on the side. This
shows recommendations to
people who like this style
of music. This helps the
readers to explore more
into the music industry in
their genre
Issue date placed at the bottom to help
identify when the review came out and
how old the album may be
A sentence in the corner saying that
she doesn’t shop at Ikea can be placed
to humour the reader
Main Image take all of the right
page. The image is of the artist in
room. The room and her clothes
has a dated feel and looks like the
1890’s. The image in a long shot
and consists mainly of the colour
red, yellow and white
Overall opinion is placed in a box in the
middle with a red fancy font that uses
italics. This gains the readers attention
since it is the only colourful text and is
the 2nd biggest text on the page
(Excluding the header)
Website placed at the bottom to help
readers find more information on the
magazine, artists and tracks
12. Title takes up half of area that concentrates on the txt of the actual article
Main image takes up 2
thirds of the right side of
the double page spread.
The medium close up is in
greyscale and is a picture
of the artist with a opened
mouth and her hair blown
Overview of the
article is placed
underneath the title.
This gives a brief
overview which made
to engage the reader.
This overview stands
out because its in
italics and bigger then
the normal text
Credit for the article and
photograph will allow
readers to contact the
writer if they have any
questions
Capital T in black circle
stands out compared to
most magazines which
would just have one big
capital letter
A basic layout of two columns is used with
only greyscale colours which makes the
text easier to read but makes the double
page seem dull
