I have analysed this DPS from Q magazine.

1. Analysis of DPS

2. This DPS is from May 2014 in a
Q Magazine. They have one of
the biggest institutions and
have a lot of competition.
The DPS begins on page 54,
which shows it is a magazine
with a lot of content, which will
appeal to the reader as they
will want quality stories to
read.

3. The DPS has two columns of
text, which are divided by a
horizontal line. The text fills the
page width, which an image
next to it. There isn’t much
white space on the DPS at all,
which I like, however it doesn’t
look too busy either. The text is
left aligned, and is in the font
serif, which is more formal, and
may appeal more to the
audience.

4. The colours are the basic black on
white background, however the
simplicity rewards the DPS,
because of it’s topic. I feel it’s
trying to portray the simplicity of
understanding what the article is
about.
There aren’t any drop capitals
throughout the DPS, however
there first three words in the text
is in bigger, bold writing, which
significantly makes it stand out,
so it’s easy for the reader to see.

5. The headline of this DPS is quite fluent,
and looks like writing, brush strokes
almost. It is effective because it could be
personal from the artist.
It is bold and striking, as the black stands
out on the page. It is contrasting against
the red banner next to it, which could
symbolize danger, or juxtaposing it could
be love.
I like the black bold writing in the banner
to emphasize certain words.

6. This image on the DPS, is linking directly
to the context of it. The props reading
“Fight Transphobia” give an idea
immediately to the reader or what it is
about.
This artist was previously a male, and is
now on the course to fight transphobia,
and is dressing as a female. This in a
sense, may back up Mulvey’s theory,
however it is sensitive to judge.
Her black deep eye makeup show the
genre may be rock, or heavy music.

7. This contrasting photo, shows the differences
and changes that this artists has been through,
and it can bring an overwhelming effect on
people. I love the clothing in this image, because
they’re dark, along with the guitar, and in the
modern photo she is wearing a dark outfit,
which shows that her emotions and feelings
haven't changed and neither has the music.
This has influenced my creativity and planning,
because I really like the photograpgh links from
past and present, and I want to inlcude
something like this when I make my magazine.