The document summarizes the contents page of a music magazine. It is organized into sections with large images of bands and articles. Key information about each article is included to provide readers with previews. The consistent color scheme, font, and layout create a professional, easy to navigate design that clearly presents the magazine's content.
1. The title is large and is replicated in the
The masthead is not present on the inside cover this same font presented on the front cover
could represent the popularity status of the music to keep in regularity and rhythm with
magazine and that it does not need to be present for consistency in the magazine. It is
readers to know what they are looking at. The only colored black to emphasize its
reference to it is on the scans of previous covers of the importance and to attract the readers
magazine directly in the centre of the page, this further attention. The date is placed underneath
highlights its infamous status of this music magazine. the title to give a clearer indication to
the reader what issue they have bought.
There are many
different images Large numbers
of bands are alongside
throughout the some of the
contents to more major
provide a variety articles to allow
of different readers easy
music and access to the
genres to the page number
reader and to which that story
indicate that this will be located
magazine at.
focuses on many
separate areas of
popular
rock/house By
music. The presenting
combination of the main
live action and articles in
studio prepared columns it is
shots also easy
provides a sense reading for
of variety the
audience
and makes
it simple to
navigate
The index here is There is a consistent color use of black,
There is a very minute small which gives grey and red on the main wording and
consistency of female images reference to less background in relation to the
as composed to the majority important articles yet rock/house theme that is running
of male. This may provide they are featured on throughout the contents page
information on the the contents page to
readership of this magazine, provide variety for
yet the fact that some different interests of
women are included some readers. These
indicates there is a gender are the regular
variety of sorts, however the features that are
large male focus may always included in
attaract women to read it. the magazine
2. The main image takes up quite a considerable amount of space The contents title is depicted in large font typing
on the contents page, it appeals to the audience due to its size as and the lettering style is repeated on the feature
it is attractive in nature, therefore enticing getting their articles throughout the rest of the page, this also
interests and gives them the understanding that the issue will
keeps the layout in harmony and consistency so it is
focus upon Oasis. The contents has been split into four main
sections, which makes it much more presentable and easy for the reader to navigate and so they are
professional upon the page, it is efficiently organized which informed there is regularity. The font is colored in
allows the reader to quickly find the article they desire. Beside white, which allows it to stand out on the black
the name of each article there is essential information included background emphasizing importance. The contents
about it, this gives the reader more knowledge about what they are placed in a very chaotic fashion with as much
are viewing and provides reassurance the article will be about information included as possible. One large image
nothing else but what is stated. takes up most of the reader’s attention whilst a
smaller one is included at the bottom. This
The masthead is located in the top, furthermost left hand corner of disorganized feel may bombard the reader with the
the magazine, displayed as the letter ‘Q’, which is also the name of amount of detail of articles that has been mentioned.
the music magazine. Despite being placed in an area which is not
particularly eye-catching, the fact that the lettering size compared
to the rest of the articles textformat is fairly large indicates that
the masthead does not need to be in a prominent area of the The date and issue number along with the magazine email address
contents for the reader to notice it, this highlights the infamous are also filled with the white coloring this makes it clearer to the
audience which issue number they have purchased. There are clear
nature of this music magazine. headings incorporated, throughout the contents to separate the main
features with the less major articles, this allows the reader to
determine which are the more popular areas that may interest them.
Less important articles are mentioned to provide a variety of
different interests to the reader along with the regular stories, which
are present throughout each issue
3. The contents title has been chosen by the
writers to be placed in the right hand corner of
the page. This allows more images of the
popular articles to be scattered along the
contents which is the main attraction to gain an
There is a constant symmetry audience, however the lettering of the font is
throughout the page and the front large in comparison to the rest of the bodies
cover particularly the use of the which indicates it still has relevant importance
colorpallet as the yellow, black and of attracting reader attention, as indicated by
white is also included on the front. the color choice of yellow against a black
This creates a rhythm and fluency background which is the primary method of
to the product and makes it more allowing it to stand out on the page. Yellow
identifiable to the audience- in gives an ‘alerting’ feel since its associated with
particular those who are interested danger, this may grab the readers attention and
in the rock music genre as dark get them to view what is in the magazine. The
color themes are generally cover number and date have been placed
associated with this certain style of underneath in white coloring which gives an
music. Located in the top left hand advantage to stand out on a black background,
corner is a brief note from the the color choice is another method to gain
editor about what is involved in the interest and provides vital information to the
issue, this gives a friendly feel to the reader about which issue number they have
magazine as if the editor is directly purchased. The color theme first nicely with
addressing the audience as friends, kerrangs chosen genre of music as yellow and
making them relaxed and black are associated around rock and heavy
comforted by this security. metal which is the magazines main focus. The
writing is fairly large and clearly and effectively
informs the reader what page they are looking
at
The contents page is
split into sections, with
the main images
referencing to their
articles they are
revolving around
making the centerpiece
of the page with the
remaining magazine
features available on the
right hand side By
splitting everything into
sections it makes the
contents more
composed and neat in
comparison to
something chaotic. This
makes easy viewing for
the reader as they can
easily identify the more
important articles of
interest. It is efficient for
the audience as it saves
them time locating the
desired areas as each
article has a page
number printed in bold
accompanying it, so they
can quickly find the
article they want. By
having the contents
extremely well
organized and constant
it creates a professional
vibe to the magazine.
Typically the contents
contains essential
information about each
The writers have included as many images as possible article giving the reader
to show a variety of bands to the reader and to create a preview by briefly
the idea they have as many areas of interest in rock describing it, so they
music as possible within. The combination of live have knowledge of what
to expect before reading,
concert captures and studio prepared shots also
this is also efficient as it
indicates variety as the magazine imposes that they allows them to identify
offer information about gigs as well. they will definitely be
reading what they
desire, giving them
positive reassurance.