answers to magazine questions

1.  What type of photograph is on the front cover? It is a close up, medium shot or long
shot?
The photograph used on the front cover is of Mark Ronson holding a trumpet in two
pieces. It’s a medium shot
 Discuss the composition of the image.
 Why is the image on the front cover important?
the image is important as the main cover line is about him which would attract people
to look at the article inside
 How does the image attract the audience?
Mark Ronson has been positioned in a way so his eyes are always looking at you,
this makes the photograph look far more attractive and makes people want to look at
the article.
 How do we know what is inside the magazine?
The cover lines on the front cover tell the audience what articles are going to be
inside.
 How is information arranged on the front cover? Why has this information been
arranged like this?
The text has been tilted and put around the main image allowing people to focus on
the image and not the text.
 What colours have been used on the front cover? Why have these colours been
used?
The colours used on the front page have been kept simple and easy to notice. The
use of a white background allows the red and black text to stand out from a distance.
 Are there any symbolic signs? What are they
Mark Ronson appears to have a trumpet in two pieces which symbolises the end to
his past and the text near him says “no more trumpets”.
 How do these signs appeal to the identified audience?
The younger audience is more likely to be into new instruments that rock bands/rock
stars use now and aren’t so into the old fashioned instruments. This would attract the
younger audience to read the magazine.
 What colour is the masthead?
The masthead is the only part with a black background but white text has been used
so it can be read with ease.
 What type of font is used?
The type of font used is a serif font similar to Arial black. It is also condensed to make
it look more bold. However, the smaller text is a san serif font which is considered old
fashioned.
 Is there a website for the magazine referred to?
www.nme.com
 How much is the magazine? Where are we told how much it is?
The magazine is being sold for £2.30 and just near the barcode

2.  What representational issues can you identify (e.g. gender, stereotype,
positive/negative, mediation)
The image on the front cover is of a male in his thirties. His hair has been combed
back in a sort of old fashioned but reflects rock n roll. The clothes he is dressed in
shows he’s a rock star.
Contents page
 Give a denotative description of the layout. Give a connotative analysis of the layout.
The contents page has been designed to appeal to everyone. The main articles have
been given images and quotes have been used. Images have been placed all around
the page to make it look interesting and to catch eye contact
 How many fonts have been used and why?
The contents page includes 5 different types of fonts. There are so many used
because it makes each article stand out and will not confuse the reader. The main
fonts used are Arial and Times New Roman.
 What images have been used and why?
The images used are placed near to the article quotes and page numbers are close
to it. Relevant images that go with the articles have been used.
 Analyse the representational issues in the images
 How is language targeting the audience? Give examples
The language used is informal which appeals to a younger audience. Quotes such as
“Are you serious? I still smoke weed everyday” and “I fuck around shooting guns”.
The language used is more likely to be read and taken in by a younger audience and
often see the older audience just put the magazine down.
Double page spread
 Give a denotative description of the layout. Give a connotative analysis of the layout
The double page spread consists of many images and an advertisement. For the
main article a large image has been used to make the reader more interested in the
actual article.
 How many fonts have been used and why?
Four fonts have been used this will make the reader better understand what is what.
For example if the text was all one font and all one size, the reader will have difficulty
knowing what belongs to what.
 What images have been used and why?
A large image of the rock band has been placed above the main article. The other
articles have two separate images of people that are relevant to the articles below it.
The images are used to make the page more appealing and give the reader
something to look at.
 How does the content target the audience?
The content targets the audience as the articles which are put in are particularly
chosen to fit one particular audience. For example a picture or an article of a rock
star will attract consumers who are fans of the rock stars or people who like rock in
general.