The document analyzes the contents page of three different magazines. For the first magazine, the summary focuses on how the masthead stands out against the black background and how the main image of Ciara is positioned in a provocative way to attract male viewers. The second magazine maintains consistency with its smaller masthead on each page and uses famous artists in its images to promote them and attract their fans. The main image of Keri Hilson is relevant to an article about her in that issue. The third magazine uses a large, eye-catching masthead covering most of the page that matches Katy Perry's young target audience. Katy Perry dominates the main image and uses a prop of a

1. Contents Page
Analysis 1,2 and 3

2. Contents
Analysis 1

3. The masthead really stands out in contrast with the black background. The use of the
colour white attracts the audience. The font used is very bold instantly drawing in
the reader. The design element of the title contents being split up into 3 intrigues the
reader as it is something unique and different , but at the same time it is still
readable. Behind the title contents there is a massive faint 'V' in the same font as the
vibe title in the front page. This allows the reader to still recognise the 'vibe' brand.
Masthead

4. Main Image
The main image contains the famous R&B artist Ciara , she is positioned in very sexual
and provocative way, attracting a male audience. The way her legs are positioned make
her take up a lot of the image , showing her importance. She is the focus of the image ,
attracting the audience. Her legs are glowing in the image, contrasting with the grey
background, they look smooth and the light is reflected of her legs making them have an
even better glow. As this is the only image in the contents it additionally signifies how
important she is.

5. Contents Text
The contents page is very clear , it is very easy for
the reader to differentiate between features and
fashion. As the two sections have been spilt up , it is
clearer for the reader to go to which section they
wish to read about. Although the contents page is
basic it is straight to the point and easy to navigate.
The use of simple colours adds to the magazine
looking professional and stylish. The contents is
informing the reader but in a clear way.

6. Use of colour scheme
The use of the dull colours such as grey ,
white and black. Make the contents page
appear to be more professional and sleek.
the colours give the contents a professional
look, but it still on the other hand has a
modern and urban theme.

7. Contents
Analysis 2

8. Masthead
Masthead
The use of the masthead carries a consistency throughout the magazine. The use of
the masthead being the same colour, represents the logo/brand of billboard. The logo
flows from page to page, this logo is smaller allowing all of the relevant information
to be read by the audience.

9. Images
Images
The use of the images are effective to making the contents page look more visually
appealing. Making the contents more sppealing visually will attract more consumers.
The use of famous artists not only promote them but it will attract their fans as they
intrested in what magazines and articles they may feauture in. The main use of the
images gives the reader a type of understanding of the genre of music that will possbily
feauture within the magazine.

10. Main image
This main image feautures the relevant R&B
artit 'keri Hilson' the use of using a popular
artist, attracts an audeince. The image is also
relevant as she is feautred in an article inside
the magazine, additionally she is on the front
cover , thesde alll ingterlink making her
significnt to this edition of the billboard
magazine. The colour of her dark black bob
makes her stad out against the white
background additonally we get a sense of the
whole style of the magazine by her dres sense
and look.

11. The contents list
The contestss list contains subheadings
and page numbers of all the relevant
infrotmation. the contents list has a good
structure wwith page numbers
chronologically , making it clear and easy
for the audeince to find what they want
to read about. the ue of the blue
subheadings also makaes thing a lot
clearer and more visually appealing for
the reader.

12. Background
The use of the white background , makes the billboard colours featured around the
magazine , appear to be more vivid and bright. The white and the blue contrast with each
other well making the subheadings easy to grab the readers attention, giving the audience
to be able to go straight tot he section they want to read about. The white background
behind the smaller images are extremely effective , making them stand out more giving an
edgy and stylish appearance.

13. The chart list
The chart list
The chart list makes the contents page
relevant. It keeps the audience up to date
and also gives the audience an update of the
artists that are relevant and current. The fact
that the layout is in columns for the audience
to see makes the magazine precise and clear
for the reader to grasp on the page. the colour
scheme within the contents page, fits to the
'billboard' logo.

14. Contents
Analysis 3

15. Masthead
The masthead has a bold and large typography. The 'contest ' masthead takes
a large amount of the top part of the page additionally being the boldest part
of the magazine. The use of this bubble gum font is extremely eye catching
and it attracts Katy Perry's young and naive audience. As its bold the
audience have a clear understanding of the purpose of the page. There is an
understanding that there masthead is not as important as the picture as she
is covering it.

16. The Main Image
Katy Perry is extremely dominant within this
contents page. The use of her taking a lot of
the space within he magazine and being
central represents how important she is.
The use of the white background makes her
appear to be more vivid and it allows the
audience to take note of her as she is bright
in contrast with the dull background. The
use of a prop is unique within music
magazines , normally artists use their facial
expressions and clothing to represent
something. Katy Perry is using the prop of
the mushroom to replicate her fun ,
random, spontaneous personality. The use
of the props makes the magazine appear to
be informal attracting Katy Perry's target
audience.

17. Use of a pull quote
The design elements of a pull quote has been used effectively , it is in a good positon for
the reader to view. It is very eye catching as its not centred around any other part of text ,
the pull quote has been taken out of her interview, giving the audience possibly a sneak
peak of what is going to be within the magazine. The pull quote also shows a humorous
side to her , which engages the audience.

18. The contents list
This contents list shows the most important articles
within the magazine. The use of showing the articles
that people would most likely be interested in will
attract the reader to read into the magazine. Also
the use of not giving to much information in the
contents also intrigues the reader into finding more
out within the magazine. The layout of the contents
list is extremely clear and vivid, the subheadings are
in bold making things easier for her young target
market.

19. Edition
Having the date issued is a normal convention for a music magazine. it is
extremely important as it keeps the readers up to date with each issue they
produce.

20. Negative space
The technique of using negative space is extremely common n a lot of magazine. It
is usually used when they want the magazine to be simple yet sophisticated.
Although there is a lot of space and not to information it ensures to give the reader
the main things they need to .