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1. Task 1b: Analyse the contents page from NME
Rule of thirds
the page is laid out
using the rule of
thirds, this follows
the conventions of
magazine contents
page. It adds interest
to the page and
makes sure key
elements are seen.
Boarders and images
Images of magazines
are used in the
bottom right third to
advertise the
subscription and
show the reader
how good it looks.
Mast head
Bold big mast head which stands out from the busy page. It matches the
front cover mast head which keeps the house style the same and enforces
the well-known brand and gives the magazine an identity because it’s
always positioned in the same place with the same font/colour. The word
‘contents’ is white against the black background. This makesit stand out
while being connected with the mast head because its the same font. The
use of black relates to the rock genre because fans of rock stereotypically
wear black.
Layout
The page is very
busy and there
are no empty
spaces. A range
of text size,
images and
colour is used
which makes the
page look
interesting
B and index
Informs the reader of
where the bands will
be featured in the
magazine. The colours
used in the column
conform to the colour
scheme however
white is the main
background colour
which helps this
feature to stand out
against the majority
dark page. Not all
magazines use a band
index but it can be
used reinforces their
brand identity.
Main title
Clear title of the
article, it’s the same
colour which keeps
them connected. It
catches your eye and
gives you an insight to
what the special issue
is about.
Mode of address
The language used in
the contents page is
colloquial and
informal. This
appeals to the
teenage target
audience and creates
a connection
between the reader
and the magazine.
House style
the contents page uses
colloquial language
which creates a
friendship with the
reader and appeals to
the teenage target
audience. The font used
is consistent throughout.
Its not very formal which
suits the target audience
of rock loving teenagers.
Columns
There are three columns on this
page. Each column is a different
size because the information in
each column is more or less
important than the other. The
‘Touring Special’ Column is the
most important because it’s the
largest and likely written by editor,
it’s similar to an editorial.
Main Image
The image is one of the
main focal points; it gets
the reader’s attention
and is linked to the main
article. A medium close
up is used although the
model is not in the centre
of the image, this is to
highlight the presence of
the tour bus (mes) which
relates to the main
article. The image is also
tilted which is unusual for
magazine main images
but it adds interest to the
page.
Date
The date is a legal requirement for all magazines. It fits with the colour
s cheme and is in the same font as the rest of the text. Its not highlighted
(grey against black instead of white against black) or made appealing to
e ns ure i t doesn’t draw attention away from the main features of the
magazine.
Editorial
The editorial uses casual
friendly language and tries
to connect with the reader
by using personal
pronouns for instance;
‘we’. This invites the
audience to buy and read
the magazine. The style of
the editorial appears faded
and relates to the
rock/grunge theme of the
magazine genre.
The page numbers are
in the third column. The
black and white titles
are clear which grabs
the reader’s attention
and informs them of the
pages they should look
at for certain features
E.G. 12=news 48
=reviews.