2. There is an advert situated in the
middle of the main big group of text,
this makes it eye-catching and
guarantees that those reading the
text will notice it and more than
likely pay it attention.
The text is printed
in columns which is
a typical magazine
convention. A
simple and tidy
way of organising
text in an easy
structure to read.
The two page spread
has a very simple
colour scheme of
black, white and hints
of red. The black text
on a white
background allows
the text to stand out
as clear as possible as
the two colours are
contrasting of light
and dark.
There is a small opening paragraph
printed in a bigger font above the
rest of the article. This entices the
audience and gives a brief overview
of the article
The image featured includes all band members with the
lead singer displaying importance as he is stood in front of
the rest of the band in a long shot. The majority of the band
members are smiling which may transfer likability to the
audience and persuade them to give their music a listen.
‘I thought we were
gonna get killed
after our first UK
show!’ A quote is
included on top of
the photo to
display the overall
feeling of the band
and briefly
demonstrate their
attitude and
personality.
A quote of ‘Sign of things
to come’ is printed in the
largest font at the top of
the page to demonstrate
what the article is about
and the overall theme.
This quote hints that the
band are up and coming
and have big things
coming there way.
The photo of the band is printed in black and white to fit with
the house style and I also think its represents masculinity due
to all the members being males. The black and white colour
scheme also may represent the alternative music genre they
contribute to.
3. The image of Jay Z is a close up headshot with the artist wearing sunglasses, I think
this portrays a superior attitude. Also, wearing sunglasses indoors (in this case during
a photo-shoot) has connotations of a cool urban style, alongside dominance and
authority. Wearing sunglasses may mean that he is hiding something, some secrets
that may be told within this article, enticing the audience to read. His facial
expression is serious, he appears to be in control whilst lacking smiles and positivity,
I think this represents some of his more diverse music.
The image of Jay Z is
printed in two tone,
to the left of the
picture it appears
more red and to the
right of the picture it
appears more blue. I
think that this could
represent a number
of things, for
example, light and
shade, hot and cold
or positive and
negative. There are
a few reasons why I
think this could be, I
mainly believe that
this shows the
contrast within Jay
Z’s life between
being a concealed
family man and a
world dominating
rapper.
The short quote positioned at the bottom of the image gives readers a small insight into the contents of the
article and may convince readers flicking through the magazine with no initial intention to read the article to
give it a read. The fact that there is also another artist mentioned in this quote (Noel Gallagher) may attract
his audience to also read the article in order to see how he is involved. The quote is printed in red font and in
capital letters on a black background allowing it to stand out and appear vibrant and inviting
The page on the right
hand side has a big,
red translucent letter J
filling the whole page.
I think this ties the
two pages of the
double page spread
together perfectly by
carrying on the splash
of red colour scheme.
It also continues to
represent his
leadership. I think the
colour red has
connotations of power
and passion. The font
of the letter J is also
the same font as the Q
magazine logo which I
think ensures that the
article is exclusive to
the magazine.
