The document summarizes and analyzes different elements of the front cover, contents page, and a double page article spread from a music magazine (NME). It discusses the purpose and design of elements like the masthead, images, headlines, captions, and language used. These elements are intended to attract the magazine's target audience of 15-25 year olds interested in artists like Skepta and Dizzee Rascal. Imagery like Dizzee Rascal spraying graffiti and references to partying connect the content to the audience. Consistent use of style, images, and language across the different pages ties the magazine together as a cohesive publication.

1. Analysing Music Magazines- NME Rosanna Todd

2. The Header- at the very top of the page Cover lines/selling lines- Tell the reader what to expect in the magazine. The main image- Must relate to the magazine style itself. Takes up the majority of the front cover. The main cover line- stands out the most and is the main topic of the magazine Barcode, date, issue number, price- Important information for the reader. Footer- Always at the bottom of the cover. Pull quote- A quote usually from an article within the magazine. Draws the reader in to make them want to find out more. Rule of thirds- The page is split into three sections even though it may not be clear. Background- relates to his style of music Flasher- offers something extra to target audience Masthead- Red, black and white. Follows house style. Should be familiar to the reader Example of a front cover from a music magazine (NME)

3. Example of a contents page from a music magazine (NME) Headlines- in capital letters Informal speech -chatty style Main headline -Red, black and white font colour-Sticks to house style, repetition of masthead and logo-links the front cover and contents page. One main image- this relates to the article underneath and takes up the majority of the page. Image has been edited to look like a photograph this is appropriate because it gives a casual style and makes it seem more personal to the reader (like they were actually there) –it makes them feel involved. Editorial- This article sets the tone for the rest of the magazine. The language used is informal such as “eh?” and “Thank God” so relates to the target audience. It does this because it makes it more interesting to read and there is not a lot of text and it is more image based, so therefore is more appealing to the reader. Rule of thirds -The page is split into three clear vertical sections. This is typical of a magazine layout Subscriptions/adverts - Takes up a section of the page so stands out to the reader. Different font sizes used- makes certain parts stand out compared to others. (e.g. the most important ones) Page numbers - a lot of them are used and are specific to the articles. Banner at top Date

4. Example of a double page spread from a music magazine (NME) Mise-en-scene is created by the graffti styled background Image led page Standfirst/sub-heading-introduces article By-line-credit for the author Picture credits- Credit for the photographer Caption saying “Dizzee” Main image- Medium shot and he is wearing stylish clothing. He is spraying graffiti onto a wall. The magazine is trying to relate to the target audience by using this, and suggesting that this “bad boy” attitude is appealing to the reader. Main heading/headline-Large font which stands out and catches the eye Page number NME title Date Informal language used-relates to target audience The copy (text) begins with large letter “Y”-using drop caps 4 columns-text wraps around image of the radio Second image used- beer bottles and radio, assume what the reader is interested in (Attracts the target audience)