2. The title ‘VIBE’ is big
suggesting that it is
important. It is
covered by the main
image implying that
VIBE are confident
that their magazine
is recognizable.
Words like ‘hottest’
are used to appeal
to the younger
target audience.
VIBE have used different
sized cover lines to
make them stand out.
They are positioned
around the main image
and a range of colours
are used to fit the
theme.
The colour scheme
is black and red
which stand out on
the white
background
The main image is
of Eminem. He is
looking directly at
the camera and is
wearing revealing
clothing to show
muscles and power,
this suggest he is
confident.
3. There is a ‘V’
located in the top
left hand corner,
this represents
VIBE.
The layout is very
simple. I has a
main image and
one long paragraph
on the side
introducing all of
the different parts
in the magazine.
The main
image is of
Eminem, he
has a very
stern face
looking at the
camera with
curtains
behind him,
this shows
popularity and
confidence.
The different
titles are in
different
colours fonts
so they stand
out and keep
the reader
interested.
4. This is a double page spread article about Eminem who is a
very famous rapper. This would suggest that the audience the
writer is targeting at is the type of person who is interested in
rap/hip hop music.
The writing style and word choices in this article show that it
is very informal which is done to make it easier for the
audience to understand.
The colour scheme which is used in this article is black and
white. The background to this article is white and the text on
the page is black. The title of the article is red. This is done to
bring emphasis to the title as it is a very bright and vibrant
colour.
The article is laid out in a very slick and orderly way. The
paragraphs are put into three columns and is consistent
throughout. This may be showing that the magazine is
different from other magazines.
5. The colour scheme is red, black and white. They are all strong and catch the audiences eye.
The masthead is one
word ‘Q’, it is simple
yet eye catching as it
is the biggest letter
on the cover. The
banner at the top of
the page is the first
thing the audience
will look at.
The main image is of
Cheryl Cole. She is
dressed in black with
red lipstick. This ties
to the colour
scheme. The metal
stud relates to rock.
Powerful colours are
used to imply Cheryl’s
power.
The coverlines are all
different colours, this is
done to highlight
important parts.
The target audience is
for the younger
generation as more of
that age group are fans
of Cheryl Cole.
‘3 words’ was the name of one of Cheryl’s singles, this may
encourage her fans to read the magazine.
6. The masthead is the
same as the front
cover. This is because
Q magazine is
extremely
recognisable to Q
fans.
The contents page is
informing the reader
to all the different
stories in the
magazine.
The main image is of
Cheryl Cole which links to
the front cover image. The
image is in black and
white, this is done to
make the title stand out.
Cherly Cole is wearing
quite gothic cloths and
make up. This links to the
genre of the magazine.
‘Rock’.
In this contents page
there are two images that
go with two of the
articles, this makes the
reader more interested
and curious to read them.
7. Colour scheme is
red, black and
white.
Information and
images are used to
make it more
interesting for the
reader.
The main image
takes up the whole
of the second
page. She is
wearing gothic
cloths and reflects
to the colour
scheme.
The title of the article is Cheryl Coles name. This makes it
clear to the audience that the article is about her.
8. The banner above
the masthead is
quite bright and
catches the
audiences eye.
Green days lead
singer partly covers
the masthead,
implying that the
magazine is very
recognizable and
iconic.
This image and text
section appeal to
those involved in
the festival lifestyle.
The masthead is very
lively and stands
out, representing the
rock and roll lifestyle.
Subsidiary images are
scattered around
promoting other
articles.
9. The colour scheme
is yellow, black and
white. This appeals
to the target
audience, and its
eye catching.
The pictures at the
bottom show the
reader what this
section is about,
also they are eye
catching to the
reader. There is an
array of camera
angles from closeups to medium
shots.
The layout of the
page is quite
simple. It is set
out in columns
to make it easier
for the audience
to read.
The titles in this
section are bold
to make it stand
out to the
reader.
10. This section advertises
Kerrang’s website.
The font used for the title is very
messy and gritty, this shows that it is
a typical rock magazine.
The close-ups of
the bands in
action give the
audience little
in-sight of what
goes on and
how the group
record their
tracks.
The colour scheme is black, white, and red. These colours are particular rocky,
which ties in with the genre of the magazine.
