The document summarizes how the author attracted and addressed their audience across different elements of the magazine. On the front cover, they used a striking main image, contrasting colors that made elements stand out, interesting cover lines, an affordable price, and simple layout. On the contents page, they used eye-catching advertisements, consistent colors, clear article categories, approachable language, simple layout, and engaging images and fonts. On the double page spread, they used a bold color scheme, a strong quote from the artist as the title, a large striking image, and a short, snappy introduction paragraph.
2. Front Cover
I attracted the audience on my front cover by using many features. These
features are:
• A striking main image which even though the person is not a female, it is what
my questionnaire results shown people wanted; a striking image.
• The colours I used contrast with each other and the background which makes
the front cover stand out; the dark maroon red used for the masthead a long
with the white stroke around the text stand out from the grey background and
the light brown with the black stroke also stands out from the background. Also,
the colours of the text match the colours of the guitar which makes the front
cover look interesting making the audience want to buy the magazine
• I used interesting and snappy cover lines that get right to the point to put on the
front cover also so that the reader would be drawn in and would want to read
more about what the cover lines imply.
• The price of the magazine would also attract the audience, from the
questionnaire, I found out that the majority of the audience would pay in-
between £2 and £3 pound for the magazine and my magazine is in that price
range as it only costs £2.99.
• I also never addressed the audience too formally either, I used language that is
everyday language. If I used overly formal language, that could put the reader
from reading on or buying the magazine again
• The front cover’s layout is also very simple, it is not crowded with things that
could put the reader off, it only contains information that it needs so it doesn’t
give the reader trouble reading it.
3. Contents Page
I attracted the audience on my contents page by using many features. These
features are:
• The advertisement at the bottom of the page, it stands out and is most likely the
first thing the audience looks at because of its colour and sharpness
• The colours I used on the contents page match the colours used on the front
cover, so the audience knows what colours to expect.
• The pages of the magazine are split into different sub categories which makes it
easier for the reader when he/she are trying to find a page.
• I also do not address the audience too formally either on the contents page, I
used language that is everyday language. If I used overly formal language, that
could put the reader from reading on or buying the magazine again
• The contents page layout is also very simple, it is not crowded with things that
could put the reader off, it only contains information that it needs so it doesn’t
give the reader trouble reading it.
• The image of the guitar – this image is large and takes up a lot of space so the
reader will see the image and be drawn in,
• The other images also help to attract the reader, all the images used on the
contents page have used different camera shots and angles which makes the
magazine look more interesting
• The Editors note makes the magazine look and sound more like a professional
magazine as in most real magazines there is an editors note so by adding one
into this magazine, the audience will be drawn into buying the magazine
because it looks professional and trustworthy.
• The fonts used on the contents page such as MV Boil and Segoe Print are all
different and original fonts which as well as making the page look more
interesting are connotations of the indie genre – ‘Originality’
• The Articles about getting bands noticed would appeal to the audience as they
could be wanting to get signed themselves in the near future.
4. Double Page Spread
I attracted the audience on my Double Page Spread by using many
features. These features are:
• Through the simple colour scheme by using bold, contrasting
colours like white and black. I did the questions in a red colour, a
different font and a different size to the answers to grab the
readers attention as it makes the article more interesting.
• The title of the page, is a quote from the artist and the quote
itself is quite strong and angry which would make the audience
want to read on and see what the quote leads to.
• The image on the second page covers up most of the page so it is
most likely the first thing the reader sees. The image uses a high
angled shot, looking up at the artist which makes it look more
interesting, therefore making the reader want to buy/read the
magazine. Moreover, the green stroke around the image makes
the image stand out even more as it contrasts the black
background – it makes the image look more important
• The introduction paragraph gives the audience a little description
about what the article is about and because the paragraph is
short, snappy and to the point, it keeps the reader interested
• The name of the artist stands out because of the white rectangle
behind the text, this white rectangle contrasts with the black
making it stand out more therefore, grabbing the readers
attention – of they do not know who the artist is, they will know
on the DPS as it stands out and is anchored to the image
