3. There is no banner on the contents
Contents Page – NME Analysis page. It would usually be above the
masthead. It is not necessary to have
The masthead is consistent with a banner but it is the publishers
the front cover as the same choice if they do so.
colours are used, this shows
consistency. The word contents is As NME produce regular copies of their
used so the read knows that they magazine it is compulsory that they
are reading the contents page. The include the date. They have added the
masthead is big and bold so it will date on the front cover and on the
stand out to the reader. contents page. This allows the reader to
know what issue they are reading and if
The main image is in the centre of they ever miss out an issue they will be
the page and is the biggest picture able to purchase it easily due to the
you can see. The image is music regular dates of issue.
related and you can tell there is a
tour bus behind the woman, this
The sub heading is blocked out into
links in with the header on the
black sub sections. These are bold as
front cover.
the publisher want the reader to look at
The image is edited so it looks these first as they stand out more and
like a photograph. This is good they are more important.
because it shows the reader as if
the publishers are showing real The sub headings have a brief summary
life pictures and the audience can with the page numbers in red. Dizzee
see what a tour bus looks like if Rascal is also featured and the numbers are
they ever decide to go on a tour. shown in red, this shows the consistency
This makes the image look and professional image the magazine wants
The copy and drop cap anchor the to create. There is also a small description
informal and it continues with the above image as the information is
informal genre of the magazine. under the title so the reader will know what
linked with the main image. The to expect if they turn to the page.
publisher has provided a majority
The bands are written in red with of the information but the reader
page numbers in black. This can turn to page 46 for more
allows the reader to flick to their detailed information. The publisher Previous and future edition of NME are shown with
favourite band quickly and easily. want the reader to go on the tour so details of the website and contact number. This will
The colour red is used again, allow the reader to subscribe so their sales increase
they can increase sales. and get more information via their website.
showing consistency.
4. ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT – NME
The masthead is at the top of the page.
The whole of the contents page is split
up into various columns and sections.
Pictures are anchored with text below
them.
Writing on the side of the page have
page numbers next to them allowing the
reader know what page to turn to.
On the right hand side of the column
have subheadings with description
beneath them.
The bottom left has advertising so
people subscribe to the magazine and
purchase regular issues.
The overall the layout is very
professional and appealing to their
chosen target audience. It is simple and
straight forward for the reader.
6. Contents Page – Vibe Analysis There is no banner on the contents
page. It would usually be above the
masthead. It is not necessary to have
The masthead is quite small and a banner but it is the publishers
is in the corner. The way the word choice if they do so.
contents is broken down into
smaller letters, makes it more As Vibe produce regular copies of their
pleasing and appealing to the magazine it is compulsory that they
target audience. The way contents include the date. They have added the
is written is consistent throughout date on the bottom left of the contents
all Vibe contents pages. page. This allows the reader to know
what issue they are reading and if they
The main image dominates the ever miss out an issue they will be able to
entire page. The women are used purchase it easily due to the regular dates
as a sense of sex appeal and they of issue.
will attract the target audience to
the magazine. The girls look fun The sub heading is blocked out into
and friendly which will attract black sub sections. These are bold as
people towards the magazine. the publisher want the reader to look at
these first as they stand out more and
The image is edited to make the
they are more important.
women’s skin look clear and it
gives them a professional look.
The way the women look sexy The sub headings have a brief summary
will allow men to admire them with the page numbers next to them. The
and even if people are not brief summary will let the audience know
interested in R&B they may just what will be featured in the following
buy the magazine due to the pages. The light comes in from the right and
women advertising it. fades in when it goes to the left near the
The background is plain and text.
simple. This blends in nicely with
The way the contents page is laid
the simple coloured font and bright
out and the minimal writing
bold pictures. The overall design is
shows the target audience what
very simple but appealing to the
R&B is about. The audience get
target audience. Even though there
the sense of that R&B is more
is minimal information everything
about the image and appearance.
has been added for the reader.
7. ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT – VIBE
The masthead is in the corner of the
page, it is not written how normal
contents be written.
The main images dominates the entire
page.
The picture takes up most of the room,
while leaving minimalist space for text.
There is writing on the side of the page
with stylish sub-heading like the way the
girls are fashionable.
The whole of the one side has a picture
and no writing.
The light comes in from the left and gets
darker when on the right near the text.
The overall the layout is very different
from other contents pages. The way the
publisher has decided to attract people
towards the magazine, with the women
is very clever.
