2. Front cover analysis.
Sub stories – to draw in
the reader to buy the
magazine, this shows the
target audience from the
font and the colour.
Price – in
very small
font, don’t
want to
put the
customers
off, quite
expensive
magazine.
Main story -
they usually
put this in
large text to
attract
customers,
and they
exaggerate
and use buzz
words to
make it seem
more exciting.
Sub stories-
to draw in
the reader in
and buy the
magazine,
always very
dramatic and
exaggerated
Other
images –
shows
customers
a snippet of
what is
included
Barcode and price –
barcode is used to indicate
the price, it is usually much
smaller than all the other
conventions and tucked
away in the corner.
Pug –
includes
buzz
words,
stands
out, used
for
competiti
ons or
offers.
Banner – to
attract
attention to
the content
of magazine.
Website -
advertising
Main
image –
they
usually
use a well
known
celebrity,
to attract
a wider
audience.
They also
use an
attractive
women so
women
aspire to
look like
her.
Buzz words –
attract the reader
and stands out and
makes it more eye-
catching. The font
is fashionable and
glamorous.
Magazine title – the
font colour is red,
stands out. Shows the
target audience would
be different to the
LOOK magazine, from
the font, the
positioning etc is more
sophisticated.
Main image – you can tell this
magazine is quite classy by the
pose and and also by the
models clothing, as it looks
expensive and high fashion.
Comparison of the two
magazine - the magazine
on the left as you can tell
from the colours, the
positioning and the model is
the more expensive and
classy one. It is not
overcrowded, and the colour
scheme compliments it. The
magazine on the right is
more busy looking and there
are more than 4 colours
used which makes it look
busy and more cluttered.
3. Front cover analysis.
Main story – they
put the main story
in huge text in the
middle of the
magazine to attract
more attention and
customers, the text
is in sans serif so its
more simple, but
it’s very bold.
Sub stories –
to show
what is
included in
the magazine
and they use
the most
exiting part
of the article
to attract
attention.
Other images –
to show snippets
of the inside of
the magazine
and attract a
wider range of
customers, as
there are
different genres
of music
advertised.
Barcode and price –
barcode is used to indicate
the price, it is usually much
smaller than all the other
conventions and tucked
away in the corner.
Banner – to
attract attention
to the content
on magazine,
stands out,
catches your
eye.
Main image – the main
image is linked to the main
story, and attracts the
target audience. A well
known singer is used, he is
dressed in quite rocky/retro
clothing. Attracts target
audience even more
Masthead – capital
letters which shows
urgency. The font is
sans serif, which gives
it a less formal look. It
connotes loudness.
Pug – as they
have used
bright, bold
and loud
colours is
attracts a lot
of attention to
it and what it
is saying, they
also use buzz
words to
make it look
more exciting
and dramatic.
Sub images
and stories
– shows the
customer
what is in
the
magazine,
most
exciting
parts.
Barcode and
price -barcode is
used to indicate
the price, it is
usually much
smaller than all
the other
conventions and
tucked away in
the corner.
Banner –
shows what
the magazine
includes,
makes it looks
like there is a
lot of content
Colour scheme –
the colour
scheme is red,
white, yellow and
blue.
Colour
scheme –
white red,
and yellow,
very bright
colours,
stand out.
Represents
the genre of
music to be
rock/punk
music.
Comparison of the two
magazines – these two
magazines are very similar
if you are looking are the
font, the structure and
colours. They are both quite
busy and overcrowded and
they use bright colours.
4. Contents page analysis.
Colour scheme – the
colour scheme is red
and black, it’s usually
consistent with the
front cover and fits the
genre well.
The text is in columns
and in categories, which
again shows the
categories.
Main image – the
main image usually
links to the main
story included in the
magazine
Smaller images – the
smaller images link to
other stories in the
magazine and show the
reader what else is
included.
Editors letter – it
welcomes new readers
and it adds a personal
touch, shows why each
issue is different.
Website – in small font, not very
important but it is a way to
advertise.
The word
contents is
usually found,
they do not use
‘index’.
Masthead – in sans
serif font, still eye
catching and bold.
Buzz words – these
are used to attract
reader to look at
the articles and
want to read it.
They also link to
the stories.
In the columns
of text, the page
number is
shown and then
text will follow
with a brief
description of
the article.
5. Contents page analysis.
Colour scheme – the colour
scheme is black and white,
monochromatic. Shows it is
sophisticated.
Text set out in
columns, they are
also usually set out
in categories, this
also represents the
genre and lets the
customer know what
is included in the
magazine.
Main image – there is
usually a main image on
a contents page, it is
linked to the main story
in the magazine, lets
the customer/reader
know what they will be
reading. The most
interesting pictures will
be shown to attract
attention.
Other images – there are
other images to show
what else is included in
the magazine and also it
represent the genre of the
magazine, for example the
other images here are of
clothing and
models/celebs, which
shows it’s a fashion/gossip
magazine.
Deals for magazine subscription –
its on the contents so that its one of
the first things the readers see.
Editors letter –
shows that the
editor does care
about the
magazine and it
adds a personal
touch and it
shows each issue
is different.
Picture of
editor and
signature –
adds a
personal
touch, lets
the reader
think they
know the
magazine
better.
In the list
of
contents,
there is
the page
number
and then
a brief
descripti
on about
the
content
6. Contents page analysis.
Colour scheme – the
colour scheme on this
contents page is black
and white, which is
called
monochromatic. This
makes all the other
images stand out
even more as they are
in colour.
The way this
contents page is set
out is unique, as
not all the page
numbers are
mentioned, just the
most exciting ones
and they are in
boxes and each one
has an image and a
description. This
gives the reader a
better look at what
the magazine will
include.
Main image – this
shows that it is
the main story, it
also includes a
quote from the
article, to show
the topic of what
they are talking
about.
Smaller
images, used
to let the
reader know
what else is
included,
underneath
there is also a
brief
description.
Masthead – the
font is in sans
serif, so it is a
simple style but it
is bold and easy to
read.
List of contents – page number
will come before the text and a
brief description about what is
included.
Quotes - quotes are included
from the main articles, also
the most exciting quotes are
shown to make it look more
interesting.
7. Contents page analysis.
Colour scheme –
the colour
scheme is yellow,
black and white,
this represents
rock/punk music
quite well
because they are
loud and bold
colours.
The text is usually set
out in columns,
usually set out in
categories, letting the
reader know what
they will be reading.
Main image – the
main image
always links to the
main story. This
represents the
genre very well,
which is rock/punk
music as he has
tattoos, messy
hair and a ‘moody’
expression.
Other smaller
images – link to
other stories
included in the
magazine, all of the
images included
here represent the
rock genre by their
clothing, location
and their actions.
Editors letters – this
welcomes new
readers, adds a more
personal touch to the
magazine and it also
shows that each
issue of the magazine
is different.
The category titles are
highlighted and in different
coloured font so it stands
out more.
Usually, the word ‘contents’
is usually included,
sometimes they use other
titles, such as ‘inside this
week’.
Other top articles are shown in boxes with
images and text briefly describing what is
included in the article.
8. Double page spread analysis.
The columns of
text never cross
the centerline, this
is because if it did
it wouldn’t look
professional or
readable.
Headline, it is
in sans serif
font so it is
more simple
and easy to
read. It is short
and snappy,
and also
represents the
genre and what
the article is
going to be
about.
Drop quotes – it is usually the
first thing the reader would see,
so the most interesting point of
the story is put in quotes, to
make the whole article more
appealing to the reader.
Drop cap – this
is used to show
the reader
where the start
of the article
starts and to
draw their
attention to it.
The text is set out in columns,
this generally makes it easier to
read and positioning of it
makes it makes the
presentation nicer.
Small font
used in the
columns, this
is because
they can fit
more in and it
makes it look
better.
Picture captions
– these are
used to explain
the picture and
it also links to
the article.
On this
double page
spread there
isn’t a
consistent
colour
scheme,
apart from
black text.
This adds a
bright,
interesting
touch.
Page numbers
– let the
reader know
what page
they’re on
Main image –
the main
image shows
the topic of the
article.
9. Double page spread analysis.
Columns of text never
cross the centre line, if it
did it would not be
readable and it also
wouldn’t look very good
presentation wise.
Main picture - the
main image shows
the topic of the
article.
Headlines –
short and
snappy,
bold and
stand out.
Buzz words
are used to
make the
article more
exciting and
interesting.
Drop quotes – out
of context – it
would be the first
thing is reader
sees and the most
interesting parts of
the article are
mentioned so it
altogether seems
more intriguing.
Website – used to
instruct audience
where they can find
extra content.
Stand first – in a
different font
above the
article,
introducing what
it will be talking
about.
Columns of
text – the
usual number
of columns
included are 3
or 4. They are
easy to read
and follow the
story. They
also make the
presentation
much nicer.
Picture captions
– let the reader
know what is
going on in the
picture, more
information
Consistent
colours – purple
and white are
consistently
used, makes the
presentation
nicer.
Page numbers –
lets the reader
know what page
they’re on.
10. Double page spread analysis.
Columns of text never
cross the centre line, if it
did it would not be
readable and also it
would make the
presentation messy.
Main picture
– the main
picture
represents
the genre of
the
magazine by
the clothing,
hair and
make up of
the celebrity.
It lets the
reader know
the topic of
the article.
Headline –
this
headline is
actually a
quote from
the article,
they used
the most
controversi
al quote to
attract
more
customers.
The font
style
represents
the genre
of the
magazine.
Stand first
– in a
different
font above
the article
and
introducing
the article.
Drop cap – shows the
reader where the
article starts and
draws their attention to
it.
Columns of text – usually
around 3/4 columns of
text included, easier to
read and improves the
presentation.
Consistent colours –
red and black and
used the most, which
also fits in with the
genre of rock.
Page
numbers –
lets the
reader know
what page
they are on.
11. Double page spread analysis.
Columns of text never
overlap the centreline,
if it did it wouldn’t be
readable and it would
ruin the presentation.
Main picture
– it shows
what the
article is
going to be
about and it
also
represents
the genre
well. This
image
denotes
anger,
which
connotes
angry rock
music.
Headlines –
bold, stands
out, short and
eye catching.
Buzz words
are used,
they are more
memorable.
The font is
sans serif,
which is more
simple, but
easier to
read.
Drop quotes – out of context, it
would be the first thing is
reader sees and the most
interesting parts of the article
are mentioned so it altogether
seems more intriguing.
Stand first – in
a different font
above the
article and it
introduces the
article. It would
be one of the
first thing the
customers
reads, so it has
to be interesting
make the
reader want to
look at it.
Text in columns -
usually around 3/4
columns of text
included, easier to read
and improves the
presentation.
Consistent
colours – red
and black,
which connotes
rock music.
Page number – let the
reader know what
page they’re on
Banner – the style of it has the
effect of it looking like paint, which
connotes rock music well.
Drop cap – shows the reader
where the article starts, attracts
their attention to it.
