2. The masthead of this magazine
cover Q is on placed on a red box
which makes the white text stand
out as it contrasts with the
background it’s on. The masthead
is in front of the main image which
makes it more dominant.
3. • The selling line for ‘Q’ on this
issue is the black banner above
the masthead on the front cover
reading ‘THE UK”S BIGGEST
MUSIC MAGAZINE’ which
interests people to buy the
magazine as they will expect it
to include a lot of content.
4. • The main image is of ‘Cheryl
Cole’ The shot used for the
photo is a close up, which is
usual for a magazine, the focus
on her mouth will attract male
buyers as it is seductive. The
artist on the front is covered in
water which once again is
seductive. The artist is looking
straight ahead which makes her
seem as though she is looking at
you. Her red lipstick is
stereotypically sexy.
5. • The colour scheme for the
magazine is red, white, black
and grey. The cover used 4
different colours instead of the
usual 3 to attract more
attention, and catch the eye of
readers. The black background
compliments the image as the
artist is dressed in black
however her face is quite
pale, the red text of the white
background also compliments
the masthead as they follow the
colour scheme.
6. • There is one button on the front
cover, which is telling you about
a feature you can find inside of
the magazine ’untold story’. It
has a grey background to
emphasise its importance as it
not one of the main three
colours used. The button looks
carefully placed to keep with the
sophisticated setting.
7. • In this front cover, the selling
lines are the name of the artist
‘CHERYL COLE ROCKS’ this is
the most dominant text on the
front cover as it is about the
featured artist.
8. • On this front cover, there are at
least five types of font which is
unusual for a front cover as
usually magazines tend to stick
to 3 types; keeping a simple yet
professional and neat look. This
magazine breaks conventions to
give it that urban feel which is
relevant to this particular
magazine.
