3. Cosmopolitan Magazine
Demi Lovato herself is in the middle of the magazine to show
she is the main feature of the cover and magazine. The image
of her is also a full page photograph which covers the
magazine brand – showing her importance. Additionally, it
also shows how the magazine are so well known, they don’t
need to put their name as the main feature of the magazine.
The background is a calm lilac colour to
divert our attention to the dark
coloured and engaging writing.
You can see that Demi has been airbrushed to
suit the magazine cover. This is something
which is seen on modern magazines, as a lot
of them use photoshop for their images.
There are many different
adverts on the magazine
to keep the reader
engaged and to act as a
teaser for whats in the
magazine.
They’ve used an emoji as it will
appeal to a younger audience, who
will use these frequently.
Additionally, it is also placed within
the writing as emojis are modern –
and the magazine wants to seen up
to date to its readers.
Her name is at the top of the cover to grab
readers attention and show that she is the
main feature of this addition. Additionally,
grabbing the attention of fans of the artist.
This advert is promoting the
magazine cosmopolitan.
Demi is the main feature of the magazine so the
title of her name is in capital letters, meaning it
stands out in comparison to the other text. This
grabs the attention of current Demi fans to buy the
magazine.
Using pink for lots of
the magazine text,
creates a text colour
scheme and ties all
the writing together.
The pink also
compliments the
lilac background.
The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
4. Vogue Magazine
A ‘teaser’ line is placed on the
front cover – making the
reader want to turn to the
page to read more.
The title of the
magazine
overlays on the
image of the
artist –
something which
isn’t seen on
magazines like
Billboard and
Cosmopolitan.
Lots of adverts to
promote what's
inside the magazine –
and strike attention
to the reader.
The image of the artist is a
full page photo, showing to
the reader that she is the
main focus of this months
edition. This means that the
artists fans are likely to buy
the edition.
The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
The colour scheme used on the
magazine is vivid and exciting
emphasising spring – capturing the
readers attention again as in February,
when this magazine was released, it is
winter.
The month issue date is placed
underneath the magazine brand
on the right.
Taylor is the main feature of the magazine so the
title of her name is in capital letters, meaning it
stands out in comparison to the other text. This
grabs the attention of current Taylor fans to buy
the magazine.
Using blue for lots of
the magazine text,
creates a text colour
scheme and ties all
the writing together.
You can see that Taylor
has been airbrushed to
suit the magazine
cover. This is something
which is seen on
modern magazines, as
a lot of them use
photoshop for their
images.
5. Billboard
The month issue date is bottom
left, above the barcode.
Using yellow for lots
of the magazine
text, creates a text
colour scheme and
ties all the writing
together.
Taylor Swift is the main
feature of the magazine so the
title of her name is in capital
letters, meaning it stands out
in comparison to the other
text. This grabs the attention
of current Taylor fans to buy
the magazine.
The image of the artist is a
full page photo, showing to
the reader that she is the
main focus of this months
edition. This means that the
artists fans are likely to buy
the edition.
The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
Taylor herself is in the middle of the
magazine to show she is the main
feature of the cover and magazine. The
image of her is also a full page
photograph which covers the magazine
brand – showing her importance.
Additionally, it also shows how the
magazine are so well known, they don’t
need to put their name as the main
feature of the magazine.
You can see that Taylor has been
airbrushed to suit the magazine cover.
This is something which is seen on
modern magazines, as a lot of them use
photoshop for their images.
6. Vogue Magazine
The Vogue title is covered by a full page
photograph of Adele – showing she is the
main feature of the cover and magazine. They
can afford to do this as it is a well know
magazine.
Advice for hair styles – grabbing attention
to readers which are hairdressers or like
styling their hair.
Adele is the main feature of the
magazine so the title of her name is in
capital letters, meaning it stands out in
comparison to the other text. This grabs
the attention of current Adele fans to
buy the magazine.
Lots of adverts
to promote
what's inside the
magazine – and
strike attention
to the reader.
You can see that Adele has been airbrushed to
suit the magazine cover. This is something
which is seen on modern magazines, as a lot
of them use photoshop for their images.
Using red for the
magazine brand
name and text on
the magazine,
creates a text
colour scheme and
ties the writing
together.
The month issue date is
placed underneath the
magazine brand on the
right.
The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
7. Billboard The month issue date is placed
underneath the magazine brand
on the right.
Using yellow for lots of the magazine
text, creates a text colour scheme and
ties all the writing together.
The image of the artist is a full
page photo, showing to the
reader that she is the main focus
of this months edition. This
means that the artists fans are
likely to buy the edition.
The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
There are many different
adverts on the magazine
to keep the reader
engaged and to act as a
teaser for whats in the
magazine.
Katy herself is in the middle of the magazine to
show she is the main feature of the cover and
magazine. The image of her is also a full page
photograph which covers the magazine brand –
showing her importance. Additionally, it also
shows how the magazine are so well known,
they don’t need to put their name as the main
feature of the magazine.
You can see that Katy has been airbrushed to
suit the magazine cover. This is something
which is seen on modern magazines, as a lot
of them use photoshop for their images.
Katy is the main feature of the magazine so the
title of her name is in capital letters, meaning it
stands out in comparison to the other text. This
grabs the attention of current Katy fans to buy the
magazine.
A ‘teaser’ line is placed on the
front cover – making the
reader want to turn to the
page to read more.
A graphic advertisement –
adding visual appeal.
8. Billboard
Using blue for lots of
the magazine text,
creates a text colour
scheme and ties all
the writing together.
The image of the artist is
a full page photo,
showing to the reader
that she is the main focus
of this months edition.
This means that the
artists fans are likely to
buy the edition.
The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
There are many different
adverts on the magazine
to keep the reader
engaged and to act as a
teaser for whats in the
magazine.
You can see that Beyonce has been airbrushed
to suit the magazine cover. This is something
which is seen on modern magazines, as a lot
of them use photoshop for their images.
Beyonce is the main feature of the
magazine so the title of her name is in
capital letters, meaning it stands out in
comparison to the other text. This grabs
the attention of current Beyonce fans to
buy the magazine.
Beyonce herself is in the middle of the magazine
to show she is the main feature of the cover and
magazine. The image of her is also a full page
photograph which covers the magazine brand –
showing her importance. Additionally, it also
shows how the magazine are so well known,
they don’t need to put their name as the main
feature of the magazine.
A graphic advertisement –
adding visual appeal.
9. Billboard
The month issue date is placed
above the magazine brand.
There aren’t many
different adverts on the
magazine – which is
something which isn’t
usually seen on Billboard
magazines.
Drake is the main
feature of the
magazine so the title
of her name is in
capital letters,
meaning it stands
out in comparison to
the other text. This
grabs the attention
of current Drake fans
to buy the magazine.
A quote from
Drake
Drake himself is in the middle
of the magazine to show he is
the main feature of the cover
and magazine. The image of
him is also a full page
photograph which covers the
magazine brand – showing his
importance. Additionally, it
also shows how the magazine
are so well known, they don’t
need to put their name as the
main feature of the magazine.
A graphic advertisement –
adding visual appeal.
10. Magazine Front Cover Overview
From analysing the features on a magazine front cover, I have discovered recurring features
which make a magazine successful:
The artists image is always a full page photo in the centre of the magazine, usually with the
artist looking directly into the camera. Additionally, on billboard magazines the artists
photograph is always covering the billboard brand name.
There is usually a colour scheme through the text, so all the writing fits together and looks
successful.
The artists name written on the magazine is always bold and in capitals so it stands out to the
reader whos looking to pick up a magazine. This is due to how if they see their favourite
artists name on a magazine, they are likely to pick it up and buy it.
The photograph used on the magazine is usually photoshopped with airbrush to make the
appearance of the artist look flawless and successful/professional.
There are lots of adverts on the front of a magazine – to promote whats inside the magazine,
to evoke an interest with the reader. This is due to how if they like the look of the adverts on
the front of the magazine, they are likely to like the content inside – making them buy the
magazine.
11. The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
Using pink for lots of
the magazine text,
creates a text colour
scheme and ties all
the writing together.
The pink also
compliments the
pink background.
Nicki Minaj Magazine Article
Nicki Minaj herself is in the
middle of the magazine to
show she is the main feature
of the cover and magazine.
The image of her is also a full
page photograph which
covers the magazine brand –
showing her importance.
Additionally, it also shows
how the magazine are so well
known, they don’t need to put
their name as the main
feature of the magazine.
Columns are used
to present text. Mise en scene, pink lipstick to
go with the colour scheme.
They have covered the artists’
name with the image of the
artist – showing the image is
more important.
The artists name is
bold on the magazine
as the artist is the
main theme of the
spread. It’s something
which will also catch
the eye of the reader
if they are a big fan of
the artist.
A quote from the
artist
The first letter is
also emphasised
and bigger than
the rest of the
writing.
12. Miley Magazine Article
Issue date
of the
magazine
Columns are used
to present text.
The artists name is
bold on the magazine
as the artist is the
main theme of the
spread. It’s something
which will also catch
the eye of the reader
if they are a big fan of
the artist.
The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
Mise en scene, pink
lipstick to go with the
colour scheme.
Using purple for lots
of the magazine
text, creates a text
colour scheme and
ties all the writing
together. The purple
also compliments
the pink
background.
A purple and pink colour
scheme have been
created, maybe
expressing Miley’s girly
personality.
The first letter is
also emphasised
and bigger than
the rest of the
writing.Summary
paragraph
of the
article
Based on an interview
Eye-catching
big text
13. Ariana Grande’s Magazine
Ariana Grande herself is in the
middle of the magazine to
show she is the main feature
of the cover and magazine.
The image of her is also a full
page photograph which
covers the magazine brand –
showing her importance.
Additionally, it also shows
how the magazine are so well
known, they don’t need to put
their name as the main
feature of the magazine.
Using pink for some
of the magazine
text, creates a text
colour scheme and
ties all the writing
together.
Columns are used
to present text.
Pictures of the
artist are used
to engage
interest from
the reader.
Something which is
different to other
magazines we have
analysed is how, the
artists name isn’t bold
on the magazine. This
is something which
conflicts with the
norms of magazine
articles.
A quote from the
artist
The photograph of
the artist shows
them looking directly
at the camera
(directly to the
reader)– striking the
attention of the
reader to buy the
magazine.
The first letter is
also emphasised
and bigger than
the rest of the
writing.
14. Cheryl Cole magazine article
The artists name is
bold on the magazine
as the artist is the
main theme of the
spread. It’s something
which will also catch
the eye of the reader
if they are a big fan of
the artist.
Columns are used
to present text.
A quote from the
artist
Using purple for lots
of the magazine
text, creates a text
colour scheme and
ties all the writing
together. The purple
also compliments
the pink
background.
Mise en scene, red
lipstick to go with the
colour scheme.
Issue date
15. Lady Gage magazine article The artists name is
bold on the magazine
as the artist is the
main theme of the
spread. It’s something
which will also catch
the eye of the reader
if they are a big fan of
the artist.
Columns are used
to present text.
The photograph of the
artist shows them looking
directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)–
striking the attention of
the reader to buy the
magazine.
16. Ed Sheeran magazine article
The first letter is
also emphasised
and bigger than
the rest of the
writing.
The artists name
isn’t bold on the
magazine,
something which
isn’t common. This
might show that Ed
Sheeran already is
well known enough
by his artist image.
A quote from the
artist
Columns are used
to present text.
Issue date
17. Justin Bieber magazine article
The artists name
isn’t bold on the
magazine,
something which
isn’t common. This
might show that
Bieber already is
well known enough
by his artist image.
A quote from the
artist. Usually a
quote from the
interview.
Columns are used
to present text.
The photograph of the artist shows
them looking directly at the camera
(directly to the reader)– striking the
attention of the reader to buy the
magazine.
Using red for some
of the magazine
text, creates a text
colour scheme and
ties all the writing
together.
Based on an interview
Advertisement
Mise en scene of red
trousers – to match the
red colour scheme
18. Magazine Article Overview
From analysing the features on a magazine article, I have discovered recurring features which make
a magazine successful:
The text is always wrote in columns, with the text about the artist usually based off an interview.
Quotes are used on magazine articles to illustrate some of what was spoken about in the
interview (a quote from the interview) – if not, there is usually a summary paragraph.
The first letter of the text is usually bold and bigger than the other text.
The picture of the artist is usually a full page photo, with the artist looking straight at the reader.
There is usually a colour scheme through the magazine spread, with the text matching the
background – so it all looks successful.
The artists name is usually in big font and the focal point (along with the image of the artist),
grabbing the readers attention – especially if they are a fan of that artist.
