The document summarizes different elements of a magazine contents page layout. The masthead logo is small to emphasize the appealing artist images. Necessary information like the date and issue number are attached to the masthead, and page numbers are prominently displayed for key stories. Images of popular artists draw readers in and are organized by category. The contents text previews articles and uses direct address to entice readers. Linguistic features like rhetorical questions and an inclusive tone connect with the audience. The editor's note uses an image and informal language to seem approachable. Red, white, and black create a consistent colour scheme throughout.

1. Masthead
The masthead is the rock sound logo. The logo is positioned in the top left third of
the page and is only small. This suggests that it is the artists that the audience find
most appealing as the images are more dominant. The logo is effective as it is
unique and can be easily associated with the brand. The colour red shows a
continuous colour scheme and contrasts well with the white background. The style
of the font is the same as the front cover emphasising its exclusivity and
recognition as a label. Necessary information such as the issue number and
release date is attached to the mast head. This text has been made smaller so that
it doesn’t stand out at much however is still vital information for reoccurring
readers which is why its at the top of the page.
Necessary Information
The date and issue number are attached to the masthead. Another key piece of
information dedicated to the contents is the page numbers for the rest of the
magazine. The pages with the most appealing stories have larger font numbers. For
instance, the page numbers attached to the photos are larger and outlined more
prominently. The font has been filled in and is more bold on the story about Alex
Gaskarth as this was on the front cover therefore deemed as the most important.
The other numbers are positioned in the list of contents which is located in the
bottom thirds. Not every story is accompanied by its page number, instead the
page numbers within each category of articles are generalised using a scale. For
instance, review articles are on pages 86-113 so you have to flick through the
pages to find your desired page. This font is a lot smaller however the red stands
out from the background and links with the main colour scheme of the magazine.
Images
All of the images seem to have equal importance as they join together to make
a collage. The images are anchored by the contents category titles and then
there is an image for the main article anchored by a pull quote. The features
and exposure images are bigger than the noise and reviews suggesting these
articles are most popular. The colours in the pictures are mainly black with a few
grunge colours which emphasises the genre. The images are of popular artists
which draws the reader into the page immediately.

2. Text
The contents text tells the reader what
they will expect from the magazine and
what different pages have to offer. The
text uses direct address with phrases such
as “get ready” which entice the audience
to read the articles. The purpose of the
text is to show the best bits of the
magazine and to act as a glossary which
the reader can look at to go to certain
pages and find specific artists they want to
read about. The text has 4 subheadings in
which the articles have been organised to
make it easier and more structured for the
reader. The order of the text is in order of
the page numbers. It is positioned in the
bottom thirds of the which suggests the
page is led by the images and anchored
sub categories. This is also seen through
the size of the text which is much smaller
than the images. The colour of the font is
black and names of artists have been
highlighted it bold. This makes them stand
out from the rest of the text suggesting the
artists are what sells the magazine.
Linguistic features
The page uses rhetorical questions such
as “who's going to be your new
favourite band?” This makes the reader
feel more involved. The word “we” is
used frequently which connects the
magazine to the reader and makes them
feel like they are a part of it. It also
suggests the editor shares the same
interests and likes as the audience.
Words such as “exclusive” and “latest”
suggests that the magazine contains
rare information you won’t find
anywhere else. The use of “all” also
suggests that everything is up to date
and nothing has been left out. The name
of the magazine has been included as
well of mentions of rock to link the
genre, brand image and articles
together.
Editors Notes
The editors notes are in the bottom right
third and are supported with an image.
The image is of the editor with a comical
facial expression to illustrate a pun. ( An
article is about the music industry being
dirty work so he is holding on to a mop)
This makes the editor seem more
approachable and down to earth so the
readers can familiarise themselves with
him. He also uses informal and colloquial
language such as “shit” and “hey.” This
makes him look like just a normal person
making the tone of the magazine; it is
more relaxed and laid back.
Colour Scheme
The colour scheme of the page is
red, white and black. This theme
runs throughout the entire
magazine. Specifically on this page,
the red is the most dominant colour
and is used for the most important
information such as the editors
notes, masthead and page
subheadings. The colours are
layered to avoid clashing.