The document provides an analysis of the cover design elements of three different magazines. It summarizes the key visual elements on each magazine cover such as images, layout, color scheme, and use of text. For the first magazine, it notes the royal blue and gray color theme, incentive of a free CD, and focus on opera content. It describes the large masthead, medium closeup image of an opera singer making eye contact, and placement of text and barcode. For the second magazine, it outlines the single image of a violinist in a white dress and how this may intrigue readers. And for the third magazine, it discusses the image of the boy band contrasting against the background to stand out.

1. Analysis of magazines

2. The title is clear and simple with
the ‘f’ correlating with the
classic theme. It uses puffs such
as; ‘Free CD’ as an incentive for
people to buy the magazine. The
res of the theme of the magazine
is very royal with the blue and
grey contrasting very well.
Most of the writing is on the
left hand side , combined with
the ‘free CD’ which acts as a
very good incentive for the
opera lovers.
The strapline is the same
colour as the masthead
which shows the equal
importance it has.
The barcode is on the bottom
right which follows the
conventions of a magazine.
The cover lines are short
and simple which makes
the reader want to read
more. Also, the cover
lines make the reader
want to buy the magazine
as one of the cover line is
‘Classical Brit Awards
2009’.

3. The image is a medium close up of a beautiful woman standing
out form the grey due to the lighting and the make up she has
put on. Her eye make-up and the background colour of the
magazine are both similar which also makes the picture stand
out more. However, the reader needs to be aware that the lady
in the magazine is a opera singer. Her sleeveless dress is similar
to the colour scheme which makes the cover seem as if its
contemporary and stylish.
The direct eye contact and the smile is very inviting and
engages the reader. The image is behind the title but it doesn’t
affect its over appeal.
There are two more small images, one of the image is of a
singer in a recording studio and the other image is of one of an
opera singer. There is more information in this magazine which
conveys to the reader that both the text and photography are
equally important to them.

4. The masthead is large
and takes up about quarter
of the page. The font style
is simple and clear and
the colour of the font is
white which gives it a
classy effect.
One of the cover lines is
‘American Dream’ which is in big
font than the other cover lines
which shows that the cover line is
important than the others.
However, it can raise many
question in the readers mind to
how the American Dream is linked
to the image of the violinist. This
could persuade the reader to buy
the magazine as they would want
to know the link between the two.
All of the writing is placed
on the bottom left hand
side away from obscuring
the beautiful image which
shows the importance of
the image.
The barcode is placed on the
bottom right hand side which
follows the convention of the
magazines.

5. In this magazine there is only one long shot image of a
woman, whereas in the previous magazine cover
(Classic FM) there was 3 images. In this magazine
there is an image of a woman in a flawless white, long
dress, sitting on white stairs. Her long, black hair is all
put to the left hand side which contrast well with the
white and makes it seem more attractive.
The beautiful woman is holding a violin which then the
reader will know she’s a famous violinist and will
instantly want to purchase the magazine to find out
more information about her.
Due to the fact that the image is of a woman, it would
immediately draw men to it but also women. The
woman looks like a confident individual and the image
is proof of this. The woman's head cuts of the ‘U’ in
‘MUSO’ which makes it seem more professional.
However, the image does not have eye contact to the
reader which is quite inconvenient and breaks the
conventions.

6. The barcode is
positioned at the bottom
left hand corner which
follows the conventions.
The ‘Q’ logo is big and clear
which shows the brand is
recognisable.
The masthead is clear and
bold which immediately
attracts the reader. Also, the
font style is simple and the
font colour is white which
contrasts well with the colour
scheme. Moreover, there is a
puff which says ; We’ll Be
The First Band In Space!’
which makes the reader want
to buy the magazine and find
out more information about
the band.
The cover lines are short and
simple and most of them are
placed on the right hand side
which makes the reader want
to read more. Also, the cover
lines are aligned so it looks
more professional.
The colour scheme of the
magazine is decent, as the
background colour is grey/blue
which contrasts well with the
colour the band members are
wearing. Also, the red contrast
well with the blue and
therefore makes the magazine
stand out more.

7. In this magazine, similarly to the previous magazine
‘MUSO’, there is only one long shot image of the three
band members. Their outfit contrasts with the
background which makes the magazine stand out more.
Also, they have eye contact towards the reader which
makes the reader feel welcomed and engaged, and it
follows the conventions of a magazine.
Due to the fact that it’s a boy band, it would attract more
girls as they look young and modern.