The document summarizes the design elements of two music magazine covers. The first magazine cover uses black, white, yellow and blue colors. It features an image of Lil Wayne holding a microphone to attract audiences. The main title "Scratch" is in bold yellow to gain attention. Different fonts are used to engage readers. The second magazine cover features Nicki Minaj to attract audiences. It uses white and orange colors to convey purity and power. Featured artists like Drake and Kanye West are included to attract fans. Numbers and plus signs are used to make each issue unique.

1. Colour Scheme- the colours used
for this magazine consists of
black, but then it is contrasted
with colours such a s white,
yellow and blue. This is effective
as the audience, again, will be
able to notice it from a distance (
eye-catching) Colours have been
shown to appeal to the audience
because they fit in with the codes
and conventions of this genre;
there hasn’t been any colours
such as; pink as it doesn’t fit in
with the music type.
Photography – There has been
two different images used for
this front cover. The central
image is of Lil Wayne ( celebrity
endearment – attract audience
as he is famous and well
established. He is holding up a
micro-phone with a thumps
down using this hands, which
suggest that he thinks no one
needs a microphone to be
heard. Also, he is looking
straight at the audience ( direct
– gaze) which makes the
audience part of the magazine -
personal to them )
The other image is of another
person who is DJ-ing and this
also links to the genre as people
listening to this type of music
love something that is care-free
and loud, creates a scene of
escapism from reality.
Master Head – The main title for
this magazine is called ‘Scratch’
which is shown in a massive, bold
yellow colour, this is effective as
it would gain audience attention
even from a good distance away.
In addition, the word ‘scratch’
may link to the genre rap,
because it may suggest that
when listening to this type of
music, it would leave a
mark/scratch on you as a person
and you would never forget the
music.
Font – Different/range of
fonts have been used to
engage the reader. ( from
block to something that links
with rapping.)
Writing Style – informal-
which may possibly link to
the audience a they could
be teenagers ( 16+) whom
don’t use complex
grammar/ vocabulary. The
length of the cover lines –
puffs are short, which keep
it simple, making it easy for
the audience to understand,
give a hint in to what to
expect.

2. Master head – the name of the
magazine is called ‘Vibe’ which
could possibly reflect on the feeling
you may get after listening to music
( getting you into a ambiance) It’s a
short name. Which makes it easier
for the audience to remember it
and acknowledge it.
Celebrity endorsement – The
central image is of a famous
rapper/ R&B singer Nicki Minaj.
She may perhaps been used so
attract the audience due to her
success in their genre. She has
gotten many awards and
recognition for her music. Her
hands are on her hips, her hair is
relaxed, and subtle amount to
make up is used which suggests
that she is confident and pleased
about what she does, this is also
reflected in her facial expression.
( self-assuredly defiant and sassy)
Colour scheme – This magazine
contains a colour scheme of white,
which is contrasted with the
orange. It creates the idea that
white is pure and untainted, but
then comes in the orange which
dissimilarities against it all and
suggest power and authority.
Cover Lines/ Puffs – The side
heading on this magazine
feature about other celebrity
artists that also contribute to
this genre ( Drake, Kanye
West) This could be because
then the reader notices their
names they will get attracted
into buying a copy as its
someone they are a fan of.
Therefore it gives them a hint
into what to expect within the
magazine issue.
Numbers – certain numbers
have been used to stand out
of the crowd because they
might have something that
is exclusive or a feature.
This would gain immediate
reaction as its not always
the same for every copy (
there's always something
new to except) As well as
numbers, there's also the
use of the plus sign (+)
which again adds an
additional piece of
information or uniqueness.

3. Photography – For this magazine,
Lil Wayne has been used as the
celebrity to endorse the
audience because he is well
recognized and has remained
popular and successful. He is
wearing an army-type jacket to
possibly convey the idea that life
is hard and perhaps listening to
rap would create a scene of
distraction from reality. ( life -will
-still -carry -on, with or without
you attitude) The tattoos also link
to the genre as rap is not a subtle
or soothing piece of music to
listen to, instead it’s the total
contract; loud and eccentric.
However, other images that are
included are possible freebies
that could be won e.g. t-shirts or
a pair of ‘cool’ shoes. Also other
images of other celebrity/
rappers to possible again the
audience attention as it may be
someone that they are a fan of.
Master Head – many other master
heads for other magazines that I
have researched contains mainly just
one word, however this magazine
front cover contains a phrase ‘ rap
us’ which is something different. This
is still short and simply which makes
it easy to remember or recognise
else where. In addition, its shown in
bold font that’s written in capital
letters.
Cover lines/ Puffs – the puffs for
this magazine are mainly single
phrases or a few words which
possibly link back to the target
audiences. Teenagers don’t really
want to read in todays society
and prefer pictures as they speak
louder than words in some cases.
Instead of having the whole
phrase ‘rest in peace = RIP this
magazine shows what each letter
stands for which shows that the
language is informal ( slang)
The background is plain, but not
just simple its got a mixture of
black with the dark green to
possibly show something
different to what the audience
have already experienced. Font
is all the same which makes it
easier to read and understand.
The date and issue numbers have been
added to the front cover to make the
audience aware of what is the latest
piece of magazine available ( keeps
them up to date) which is shown under
the master head in small size.