The magazine cover features Taylor Swift prominently in the center of the page. She is the clear focus to attract her large fan base, especially teenage girls. The background complements her features and clothing. Cover lines about her being named "Woman of the Year" will generate interest from readers looking for role models and wanting to learn more. The layout and design direct attention to Swift and encourage people to pick up the issue.

1. The name of the magazine is
clearly displayed almost
separately to the picture which
allows both to be seen perfectly.
The side and the placement of the
coverlines reduces the empty
space on the cover.
Other Billboard issues I have
looked that has the cover line on
the top of the page with either the
artists overlapping the text or the
over way round however, this is
differently set out to other issues
The artist Taylor Swift covers
the majority of the page and
is at the center of the page.
Which makes her the focus
point to readers.
Billboard attracts a wide
range of readers especially
using Swift at the front of
the page will attract her fans
of which are mostly teenage
girls.
The cover uses aspects of the uses
and gratification theory such as the
readers will seek the magazine to
find out more due to the cover lines
of why and how Taylor was chosen
to be “women of the year”. As well
as seeking a role model which is
one of the reasons the cover will
attract a younger readership
The date of the issue is in a small
font shows that the magazine
doesn’t want it to attract any
attention. This represents Swift as
independent, confident and
sophisticated in the positioning of
her especially on the cover shows
dominance.
The background of the
images is different
gradients of blue which fits
in with the colour of Swift’s
top and her eyes. The
background and lights
allowed her eyes to stand
out
The lighting in the photo is
sourced at a high angle to be
able to highlighting Swift’s
features clearly.

2. Main coverline stands out creates the
idea that it is cool and an issue not to
be missed and may be signifying the
view that pop punk is fun and creative.
A lot of text in a space along
with multiple segments makes
it look messy and cluttered.
This avoids the cover having a
main focus
Text of the bands on the
featured cover band
members are not very
visible.
It looks very childish
because of the
animated/cartoon work
which could ultimately
turn older people away
from the magazine as the
aspects draw most focus.
The target audience is 15- mid
20’s who like rock music and
also, who are looking for the
entertainment .
The band members look fun
loving as they pose with the
cartoon food. These people
could be seen as entertaining
which is why someone might
pick up the magazine.
Using a tags such as ‘plus’
and ‘also inside’ may attract
readers as it leads them to
believe they are getting alot
for their money which will
persuade people that might
not normally buy the
magazine, purchase it.
Masthead is over covered
by the photo this may
suggest that the magazine
can be identified other ways
such as the style of the
cover could be an continuing
feature.
The genre of the magazine is a
rock/pop- punk music magazine
which is displayed by the name of
the magazine ‘Rocksound’ . The
coverlines also, display that the
magazine is conforming to the
ideas that rock/ pop punk is
becom
There is a lot of vibrant and bright
colours used to of which subverts the
idea of the music genre being
represented as dark. This also, contrasts
with the clothes that the artist are
wearing which makes the other aspects
of the cover look mismatched.
I personally would not use the that
cartoon aspects of my cover and
also, would not use a large amount
of text to avoid to look clustered.

3. Masthead is clear and
stands out from the
background. Enabling
readers to see it.
Alternative Press target
audience is teenagers and
adults around the ages of
16-30 years old.
Limited colours that work
together well and makes
the different information
stand out from each other
with the use of differing
colour and this also,
matches the artist’s
clothing which makes them
blend into the cover well.
I would use a similar format in
which there is little in terms of
text which keeps it clear and not
cluttered also, gives little
information enticing the reader
to read inside.
The main coverline
over shadows the
other coverline to
show the reader
who is on the front
of the magazine
attracting fans and
enticing people who
are interested in
them.
The use of a cliché in
quotations on the
cover leaves the
reader with
questions about the
interview and also,
demonstrates the
bands relationship is
strong.
Clear use of
alliteration to
catch the
attention of the
reader and it is
short giving them
an idea of what
the band is about.
The band is being represented
as mysterious because they are
wear balaclavas which means
they only features shown are
eyes and mouth which could
denotate that they want to hide
their identity or could the
concept of their music along
with the coverlines show that
they want to ‘ hide’ the world
and they are clearly looking into
the camera shows a sense of
confidence however their poses
juxtapose this displaying
vulnerability.
The coverlines are separate from
the masthead which makes the
text clear and easy to see at the
bottom right hand corner to also,
always focus to be on the photo
and the writing.
Tag lines are used to show the reader that they are getting a lot of
content for their money and also, things that they wont find
anywhere else

4. Referring to
other forms
of media in
the form of
converging
which will
appeal to
different
audiences.
Rolling Stones target audience are
15-24 years olds who enjoy listening
music and reading about a variety of
things.
The photo is taken as a
mid close up from the
chest upwards with the
model is at the center of
the composition being the
focus as well as
positioning the photo to
have a clear open space
for coverlines
Troye Sivan is being presented
as being ambitious as
suggested in the coverline.
His name is a main coverline
to inform people of who her
and attract fans that may not
usually and in a bold font to
highlight this.
The choices in clothing which
is a blue top with a denim
presents him as casual and in
fashion which would make
him be seen relatable and
looked up to by a teen
readers. The outfit also,
enhances the colour of his
eyes.
Dateline
Clear masthead which easily
stands out, the ‘Rolling Stone ‘
masthead is always red
creating an iconic and
recognisable image for the
readers.
The genre of the
magazine is current music
and also, interested in
other medias as the
coverlines include a lot of
artist from different
genres of music and also,
with the addition of the
best of 2015 albums and
other media that readers
may use as a form of
entertainment to pass
time.
A features I may use in
my magazine is the use of
a colour scheme which
makes the information all
fit together nicely.