The contents page of Ciara's "Vibe" magazine issue follows conventions of music magazine layouts. It includes sections titled with the artist's name and brief article descriptions along with page numbers. The black and silver color scheme reflects the magazine's urban genre focus. A large image of Ciara dominates the center of the page to highlight her as the featured artist. The formal, clear presentation of sections and contents establishes the magazine as stylish but still accessible to a wide readership.

1. CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS: CIARA’VIBE’
How does the contents page follow general and layout conventions?
The contents page maintains brand identity of the ‘Vibe’ magazine and establishes it style: Urban, stylish and fun, however
it does follow conventions within music magazines, for example.it includes its contents with its page numbers on the side
which allows to audience to go straight to that page. It also features a main image of the artist who features in the magazine.
The contents page is also split into sections making the layout clear and readable, e.g‘ THE NEW SCHOOL’ and for each
article , a brief description of the content of the article and page number are provided which is common in music magazines.
The colours used: ‘Black and silver’ reflect the type of magazine and also reflects the readership and the genre being
promoted. In this case, RAP. The image of the artist is also separate from the content allowing the audience to see the artist
clearly.
The Analysis
The reader is firstly presented with the title ‘CONTENTS’ which automatically reveals that this is the contents page. It is
written across the page allowing the reader to read across the page where the eye goes which is effective. Direct address is
used to allow the reader to become a part of the magazine and feel that they have an involvement in it. ‘CONTENTS’ is
written in white which connotes purity and newness suggesting that the magazine is pure. It is also written in black display,
uppercase which reflects masculinity . Also illustrated is a ‘V’ in display which relates to the magazines name ‘Vibe’ which
allows the reader to one again identify the title of the magazine.
There is one main image which features on the page: that is Ciara herself which dominates the page which shows that she is
the main focus of this magazine. The use of a long shot allows us to see her lovely long legs directed upwards and her shoes
pointing towards the contents. It also allows us to see Ciara’s amazing figure which anyone would dream of having, once

2. again allowing the audience to become drawn to the page. The fact that there is only one picture on the page suggests that
the only important person is the artist shown. The blackish-grey background goes well with the title as the title is white and
black and white which complement each other. Black also represents power as well and reflects the fact that Ciara’s in
power of the magazine. Ciara is spread across the page and all eyes are on her. High heels reflect femininity and status and
in rap magazine most females wear high heels . This is use of iconography. The page numbers are placed alongside
thecontents title which allows the reader to instantly flick to the page they wish to go on. The colour scheme gives a
professional look and the black and silver colours give a metallic feel, which is stylish and attractive to look at. The shadow
from the image also contributes to the colour scheme. The shadow from the image also contributes to the colour scheme, as
the contents page has a shadow effect behind it. The font fits the tone and the ‘stylish’ outlook of the layout. The contents
are presented formally and clearly which shows that this is a stylish yet urban magazine. The contents are split into the
following categories: ’99 ‘BARELY THERE’ , 108 ‘BOYS TO MEN’’, 112 ‘THE WHITE BOY WHO TURNED YOU
OUT’, 116’ THE NEW SCHOOL’, 122 ‘LEGENDS OF THE FALL’.
The titles are catchy and bold. This suggests that the reader is bold and that they are sophisticated as well. They are written
formally and relate to the magazine title ‘Vibe’. The sub-categories allow the reader to get a glance of the contents and
choodse which page they prefer to view which gives them choice and is easy for the reader to see. The magazine speaks to
the audience as though they are speaking directly to them: ‘ Pleasure P is out, but Pretty Ricky moves on..’ This allows the
reader to become intrigued to the mag and feel as though they play a part of it. The image is the centere of the page and the
contents on the right which maintains continuity in all issues as they all feature the same type of layout where the image is
on one side and the contents on the other, allowing the audience to keep their focus on one thing at a time. The sub-
categories are positioned neatly and professionally which gives the reader the feeling that this is a stylish, formal magazine
for a stylish and formal reader. The contents are positioned in alphabetical order making the magazine clear and easy to
read.

3. The main colours which dominate the page are black and white which is effective as black and white complement each
other nicely. The colours reflect that the magazine is professional yet stylish and has a twist of an old and new feel to it as
black represents the past and white represents the new. The colours reflect that the readership can vary from any particular
age and still enjoy reading the magazine. Ciara makes a ‘V’ sign with her legs reflecting the title ‘Vibe’. The contents are
also written in the same fonts, maintaining continuity, keeping the layout neat, simple but still effective. The fonts are
written in times new roman suggesting that this is a formal magazine. The fonts maintain brand identity effectively as it is
used throughout the page.