Media Coursework

2. The “Kerrang” masthead is covered by a band member of bring me the horizon, the
masthead is well known by its customers and by covering a couple of letters in the masthead
doesn’t affect an audience not knowing what magazine it is. The mast head is also presented
as smashed glass which reinforces the strapline “life is loud” and it is that loud it can smash
things; it is exactly what the target audience are looking for.
White; pink; yellow and blue are the main colours which are used to be able to contrast out
the most important information on the magazine against the dark background. It makes the
audience focus more in on the important bits that makes them want to read more of the
magazine and purchase it. Pink and blue are used near each other on the magazine to make
a colour connotation that the magazine is not based or aimed at one gender it is a unisex
magazine.
Pugs that are on the left and right hand side of the magazine show the audience a quick view
on what is included in the magazine. The main stories that people would want to hear about
are highlighted on the front cover so that the audience read it and want to read more about
the topic so purchasing the magazine would be what they want to do after seeing the cover.
Instead of the strapline being viewed on the magazine front cover there is a picture of the
lead singer from bring me the horizon taking over the masthead. The band members facial
expressions of him holding a microphone and looks as if he is screaming down the
microphone also refers to the strapline of “life is loud” and suggests him making the
loudness.
The blue ink splodges on the left of the page relate to the “UK’S BIGGEST GIG GUIDE” they
look like ink splodges which also relate to the main image and the way the band member has
tattoos this is so that the audience take interest on what is on the page and can infer that the
celebrity is going to be at the gig.
“Epic!” “Tour!” “special!” These three words are featured on the front cover with an
exclamation mark at the end this represents the exaggeration of how good the magazine will
be and how you will feel after you buy the magazine. It shows its exclusiveness and these
words also relate to the masthead. The masthead has an exclamation mark at the end to
reinforce the loudness and looks as if it is screaming at you to purchase this magazine.

3. The masthead is covered by a member of my chemical romance. This
suggests that not only is he an important part of this issue of the
magazine, the magazine is that popular that the audience will already be
able to recognise what the name of the magazine is. Therefore, some of
the letters can be covered up with confidence that people will know what
magazine it is.
The main house colours of this magazine is red black and white. The white
is used as the masthead and for the really important words that need to
stand out from the black or red backgrounds behind them. The colours are
bold and outstanding which attracts the audience into looking at the
magazine. The member of the my chemical romance band has red hair
which matches the text of his main story in the magazine and shows the
relationship through colour.
The band member is using eye contact and hand gestures pointing at the
viewer to suggest him wanting them to buy the magazine. The target
audience liking loud rock music for a genre will be influenced by the band
member in order to find out his “inside story!” which is also using
exaggeration on the word for the audience to think what is inside the
magazine is exclusive and that can be offered to them by purchasing.
“THE UK’S BIGGEST GIG GUIDE” relates to the way in which without this
magazine they will not be able to experience having this guide and
audiences only want the best so by using persuasive text it forces the
reader to wanting to buy this magazine.
The bottom strip is seen to be extras that a viewer can access once they
buy the magazine. Using the word “PLUS!” with an exclamation at the end
relates to the way in which the magazine is offering way more than others.

4. The masthead is smashed which represents the slogan of the magazine being “ life is
loud “ and shows the audience it is that loud it can smash the title of the magazine
so if you like the genre of loud rock it is the magazine for you.
The main house colours are yellow black and white all these colours are bold bright
and stand out from one another. The masthead and background of the magazine is
white leaving the writing to be black with yellow backgrounds around the important
sections of text. By doing this the audience can clearly see what is on the magazine
and by it being bold and outstanding it attracts the reader too look and purchase this
magazine rather than light colours that do not stand out to the eye.
Hayley Williams from paramore is seen as the main celebrity used on the front page
of the magazine. Her story that is included on the magazine can be seen in the
biggest text on the left hand side next to her face. The text and image relate and
suggest to the reader that this story is a must see and she will “answer YOUR
questions” endorses the reader into purchasing the magazine because fans of this
genre of music would want to find a way into speaking to one of their idols and
finding out there own personal questions it is seen as a once in a lifetime
opportunity with buying the magazine.
The Pugs are used around the side of the magazine to present to the target audience
all the exclusives they will be provided with if they purchase the magazine. As well
as this, the bottom strip of the magazine “PLUS!” is emphasis to the reader that not
only are they getting a lot of exclusives and opportunity's from the magazine they
are even giving you some more for your money and make the magazine seem worth
buying.
The celebrity is using eye contact in the picture for the reader to feel as if they are
involved and seems as if Hayley would want you to buy this magazine. The left side is
where all the important stories are included so that when the magazines are being
stocked up in the shops target audience will still be able to see the top stories and
will be engaged into looking some more into the magazine.

5. At the top left corner of the magazine it includes an issue number
and a cover date. This is to inform the reader of what magazine
they are reading each time and will also give them an idea of how
much they have missed out on if they have missed an issue.
Kerrang displays the house colour through to the contents page
which is Red, black and yellow. They are all bold bright colours
that stand out and contrast from one another which is why the
colours are good for box outs and big words so that it is eye-
catching and attracts the audience.
What is included in the magazine is shown on the contents page
in sections. The main features has one section on the page and
usually refers to what is included on the front cover of the
magazine. The other information included in the magazine is
shown in the other sections which is more to attract the reader
and make them want to read more and buy more copies of the
particular magazine.
The images that were used on the contents page refers to
what is going to be included inside the magazine. People
prefer to look at images as well as text so they can understand
more. With the pictures being included, on the page it allows
the reader to know what to expect with something extra
other than text.

6. Celebrity picture is used to cover the masthead. This
is because of how well known the magazine is so to
cover a few letters with a picture isn't affecting the
readers of knowing which magazine it is.
The house colour is white, red and beige. This is
shown through the text and is also shown on the
main image of the front colour. The celebrity is
shown to be wearing a red outfit and the colour of
her lips match it which is fitting in with the main
house colour of the magazine.
Important information that the magazine wants to
make sure the reader is seeing is made bigger and
bolder than any of the other text on the front cover.
The Pugs are used around the side of the magazine
to present to the target audience all the exclusives
they will be provided with if they buy the magazine.

7. This particular contents page is different to others it takes over a double page and includes a lot of images
and words explaining what is included inside the magazine.
The numbers of pages beside the small text explanation allows the reader to check the contents and go
straight to the page they were looking for as well as being able to see what other information is in the
magazine.
Mocking jay and Super girl are seen as the bigger images and refers to the main articles that are being
featured in the magazine, beside these images extra information is shown to tell the reader a little bit more
before they go to the full article.
Black, white and red is shown as the house colour that is carried on throughout the magazine. These colours
are used because they are bold and outstanding colours. On a magazine the colours need to be able to
attract a certain audience meaning each colour is chosen for a specific reason.

8. The masthead “vogue” is written in red big, bold writing. Each
time the magazine creates a new issue the text style stays the
same but may change the colour relating to what fits the main
image.
“Best Dressed” is written at the bottom of the magazine in the
same colour as the masthead. It is larger than any of the other
text around the outside and refers to that being the main article
included in the magazine.
The main image is dressed in a sophisticated outfit and the text
around it is a gold colour with refers to the audience the
elegance the magazine withholds.
Pugs that are on the left and right hand side of the magazine
show the audience a quick view on what is included in the
magazine. The main stories that people would want to hear
about are highlighted on the front cover so that the audience
read it and want to read more about the topic so purchasing the
magazine would be what they want to do after seeing the cover.

9. At the top of the page it is telling the reader that
this is the page that you will be able to find out
exactly what is included in vogue.
Image selected on the right side of the page
to relate to the main article which is being
featured about fashion and style.
The magazine articles is broken down into
sections on the contents page to help the
reader find what they are looking for or what
interests them the most really easy and quick.
Page numbers next to the articles and mini
blurb about the pages is included so that the
reader knows exactly what page to go to for a
specific read efficiently.
At the bottom of the page it gives the reader an
option to subscribe to vogue this allows them
to get more quick inside information that they
want and includes the expansion of synergy
through technology.

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