As Media studies Planning and research documents Contents page and DPS analysis

1. Music Magazine –
Contents Page and DPS
Textual Analysis
Name: Lucas Kirkland
Candidate Number:1159
Center Name: St. Andrew’s Catholic School
Center Number:64135
OCR Media Studies – AS Level
Unit G321: Advanced Portfolio

2. Contents title/ Issues details – Is very bold and is capital letters.
It also features red and black colour text on a white background,
which denotes the company's house style and brand identity.
Main Image : This is the main USP selling point of a magazine. It
displays the magazines star (Richard Dyer) to draw in the
audience even more, leaving them eager to read on.
Layout- The layout of the contents page has been split into two
different columns. The contents column features all the stories
featured in the magazine. This therefore “Informs” (Katz) the
spectator of what to expect upon turning the pages of the
magazine.
Subheadings- The subheadings anchor Rolling stones magazines
main colour, red. They also stand out among everything on the
page, guiding the reader to what they are looking for.
Sublines – Have been used in order to briefly summarize each
page within the magazine. Therefore the readers are aware of
what to expect within this media product.
Cover Story- These story's can be put in place by magazines to
summarize the features within the magazine. This feature
encourages the public to read the magazine.
Issue details – These page details have been put in place in order
to inform and educate the reader (Katz). These features provide
the reader with detailed information's as to what issue the
magazine is, the date it is released and the production details.
These features all account towards a very professional and
structured format.
Page number –Clearly shown so the reader can navigate easily to
where they need to go.

3. Drop Capital - shows the
reader where to start reading.
Furthermore it gives the
double page spread a
professional look. Which I
would like to achieve in my
own magazine.
Stand First- An
introduction to the
celebrity that is
included. Some
readers may not
know who the
stars are and this
introduces them to
the viewer.
Pull Quote- The use of a pull quote gives the audience a personal
connection (Katz) to their favorite star. The use of color in this quote
‘signifies’ (De Saussure) what is being said in the quote - “But then it
didn’t feel like It existed”. The colors seem to fade connoting the care
free attitude related to this magazines genre.
Magazine Credits- It is
always important to give
credit to the magazine. A
consistent style running
throughout the magazine
makes it seem more
professional. I would like
this overall image to be
reflected in my magazine.
Page number /Web
address - These page
details have been put in
place in order to inform
and educate the reader
(Katz). These features
provide the reader with
detailed information's
as to what issue the
magazine is, the date it
is released and the
production details.
These features all
account towards a very
professional and
structured format.
Image of star : text
wrapped around the
main image larger than
text connotes bands
massive stage
presence. The image is
in White and black
which are the purest
forms of colour. Each
represents simplicity
and formality. White is
often associated with
purity, cleanliness and
perfection. Black is the
colour of power,
elegance and mystery.
Layout - The article is set out like a
newspaper and it therefore makes the
resulting article easier to read. I would
personally like to use this in my
magazine as it makes it seem more
professional.
Colour scheme: Subtle hints of read are injected into each
page of rolling stones magazine. Therefore it has a consistent
house style. This also enforces a brand identity.
Masthead Copy – used to create a consistent
house style across all the magazines pages.

4. Conclusion
In conclusion, Rolling stones magazine use many features within their contents and
DPS pages in order to inform all readers about the magazine. They use features such
as sublines in order to guide readers through the magazine and to give them essential
insight into the magazine itself. In addition this magazine utilizes a cover star (Richard
dyer), in the format of a medium close up to display the artists style which the
audience can connect with as “Social Climbers” (Maslow). Throughout my contents
page I will draw from Rolling stones magazine (Steve Neale 1980) including a
masthead copy as it enforces brand identity. A Pull quote as this feature is often one
of the features that grabs the attention of the reader. It will feature a quote from the
artist which evokes star appeal (Dyer).