The document analyzes the contents pages of three music magazines: Kerrang!, Q, and NME. It discusses the layout, use of text, images, representation of audiences, and how each contents page addresses its target audience. The Kerrang! and Q contents pages use bold colors, graphics, and many images to represent younger audiences. The NME page contains more text in a simpler layout with fewer images, representing an older readership.

1. Contents Page Analysis
MEDIA STUDIES-RESEARCH

2. Main Task: Contents Page Analysis
KERRANG!
Layout
 The contents page of KERRANG! Has been set out in columns provided
with feature titles and page numbers. In each column there is a subheading
in yellow with a black box around it to divide each category within the
information provided. There are no bullet points however the page
numbers are highlighted in red and used in a similar way to bullet points
shown to the left of each feature title. Images have been used to highlight
important sections of the magazine/ likely sections that the audience may
want to read with a group shot at the top of the contents page with a
caption and a page number in bold (used with bright colours) to show
where it is in the magazine and what it’s about in a simple form.
The Use of Text
 The style of fonts alternate in the contents page depending on the caption
of focus used, such as the information in the bottom right of the contents
relating to the issue being created with help from….. The font style in this
section is clear but bold, highlighted with a grey box and a title in yellow.
Headings and sub-headings are used in the same way within the main
section of the

3. Main Task: Contents Page Analysis
KERRANG!
The Use of Images
 The biggest image is at the top of the page as it would make sense for this type and
size of image to be placed here as it is a group shot with a page number and caption.
However further down the page the images start to get smaller to ensure the page is
filled plus the information used which then relates to this. There is a two-shot, two
group shots and a medium close-up on the page.
Representation
 With the uses of imaging and colour different social groups that have been
represented on the contents on the contents page, however there is really only one
that is noticeable in which it is aiming towards the younger generation of people up
to mid-20s. Though there is a small section towards the top right as this may relate
to someone slightly older from just looking at the image and font style used.
(Including lack of colour and exaggeration of style)
Audience
 The layout of the magazine will help to address the audience as it has been set out in
columns as the information can be clearly read. The images and feature titles can
then relate to this. The text has been used within captions and information that
relates to the images used which may help to address the reader in understanding
what the information may be leading to/ what it is about.

4. Main Task: Contents Page Analysis
Q
Layout
 The contents page for Q has also been set out in a column form in which the
feature titles and page numbers are set out to show what is in the magazine.
There are no bullet points but the page numbers are linked with the subheadings with the use of separate colours to divide them and the separate
categories between each section. The images have been set out all in one
place with feature titles used in a similar way as captions to relate to the
images. There is also a section to the right side of the page known as the
review giving a guide to each section/category of the magazine.
Use of Text
 The red text has been used for the sub-headings in the main section, which
is also slightly larger so it is more noticeable, of the contents followed by a
clear but classic font style similar to Times New Roman to present
information on the feature titles to show what it is about for each category.
A slightly larger font size has been used for the review section to the right of
the page again to make it more noticeable which relates to the image and
has been surrounded by a text box. The masthead has also been used in this
way but with the use of a different font and size.

5. Main Task: Contents Page Analysis
Q
Use of Images
 As mentioned the images have been mashed together similarly to the cover
of the KERRANG! Magazine to show the main focus of what is to be in the
magazine in relation to the page numbers, graphical effects and
information provided. There is also an image at the top of the Q review
section with a caption which relates to the text below.
Representation
 This contents page really on focuses on the younger generation because of
the images of young people used and the use of colours for various
graphical effects including sub-headings and text box backgrounds. This
would also relate to people who like the type of music mentioned in this
magazine.
Audience
 The simplistic layout helps to address the reader especially as it may be
more suited to the younger generation. To add to this not a lot of writing is
used but the use of feature titles and colour used especially for text boxes
and backgrounds it makes up for the fact that there isn’t a lot of writing.

6. Main Task: Contents Page Analysis
NME
Layout
 The content of NME is set out again in columns involving a lot of
text/information relating to the few images used and the rest of the
magazine. Again no bullet points are used but similarly to the KERRANG!
Contents page it uses Page numbers in the way that you would use bullet
points to present feature titles. The page is divided into three sections with
the first being page numbers and information in relation to what was
presented on the cover. The second section involving images and captions
to go with them and finally the third section telling you what is new in this
issue providing a band list.
Use of Text
 The font size appears slightly larger generally in comparison to the other
magazines analysed which may be due to the fact that this magazine may
suit the older audience. The style is simplistic but understandable making it
a suitable and a good overall font to use throughout this type of magazine.
The font colour only appears to change when there is a title such as the
masthead or a sub-heading/caption in relation to an image.

7. Main Task: Contents Page Analysis
NME
Use of Images
 There are few images used on the contents page however those that are used have
captions in relation to them to provide them with meaning towards the audience.
There predominantly appears to be a use of close-ups and medium close-ups. Most
of the images used are also small close-ups with two of them in the second column
in the contents being circular.
Representation
 The contents may appeal more to the older generation of people due to the amount
of text used and few visual enhancements/images used. The graphical effects appear
mainly at the top of the page followed by a mass of information about the magazine
including the feature titles. Some bright colours are used but they are not as
vibrantly used as the other contents pages analysed so it may not suit the younger
generation as much however the type of music mentioned in this magazine may
relate to anyone.
Audience
 The amount of information and images provided may address the older audience as
it is providing more context than in comparison to a magazine which may suit
someone of a younger age. The layout is simple, set out in columns which titles and
information in each.