This magazine cover uses a minimal color scheme of white and red to highlight the close-up image of artist Florence Welch. The magazine's logo is placed in white in the top left corner to avoid clashing with the red in the image. The layout guides the eye from the logo down to the cover lines in the center. Overall the clean design with bold use of white space and classic black and red colors creates a pure yet striking cover befitting a special issue featuring one of Britain's top artists.

2. •Use of font : The font in
the magazine is modern
and portrays the genre of
music very well, this
creates that crazy, wacky
and party style theme.
The use of bold and
capital letters are used to
give this effect as this
helps it stand out so
people can spot the
writing easier and stays
with the theme. It also
relates to its readers as
there mainly 'Ravers' they
tend over the top and
very in your face.
•Target Audience : The target •Use Of Language : This magazine
audience is between 16 - 30 as this language is informal. As it uses
is the prime years for going to slang, statements and Artists -
nightclubs and gig's etc. Songs etc. Also by it being informal
Additionally these ages are more as it is shown more rebellious and
like teenage/young adult party wacky staying with the theme and
scene ages of going Ibiza or Crazy the 'Rave'/'Party' scene of just
Party Holiday's etc. going mad and not caring.

3. Use Of Colour : The
colour use the mag uses
colours to create a
contrasted effect by
using extremely light
colours against bright
intense colours, in the
case light blue against
bright red. Colours like
'Yellow' ‘Blue' 'Red'
‘White' 'Black' etc all of
them against the
opposite colour.
The overall colour
scheme creates the
effect of the magazine
being a 3d holographic
image or looks like laser
lights relating to the
electric dance genre.
The image is a mid/long angle shot of a DJ/artist, Nina Kraviz. This is
a pose shot in a studio. They have chose a DJ as she is a well known
artist/DJ mainly in Europe and is up and coming in the electric genre
industry . The angle itself is very fun and portrays almost the music
itself or as if she is dancing, this could also be viewed as she is an
inspiration to the audience. She stands in a confident position showing
that she is ready to takeover.

4. •As it is a special
issue, introducing the
new NME, 2 of 10
special edition covers.
The main image isn’t a
usual NME photo shoot
in previous issues.
•The font is also in a serif
font which keeps the
magazine youthful as it
looks more laid back and
carefree, which the readers
will be looking for as a
magazine is for
entertainment purposes.
•Unlike any conventional cover the masthead is placed in the top left
cover of the cover, which is known be NME’s trademark. As the name has
been abbreviated as it is only three letters, if it was placed in the middle
the space around it would look too bare. So by placing it in a corner it still
stands out, yet has that sense of belonging. However for this edition they
have opted out the traditional red logo colour and changed it for white,
this is because it would have clashed with the artist, in this case Florence
Welch (Florence and the machine). This creates the effect of Florence
almost becoming NME itself and the logo and cover lines are just the
frame for a great image of NME .

5. Overall all the features on the front
cover is kept minimal and there is a
sense of order and structure. The
colour scheme is mainly white with
the occasional splash of black, The
black brings a very classic yet bold
look to the magazine and as it is a
special issue, all the image visually
interesting as no other use of red is
needed and creating a pure yet
edgy cover
Layout: The layout of the cover is
also successful as from the
masthead your eye line follows
along to the right and down to the
middle where the cover lines are,
creating a continuous focal point.
Colour scheme: The colour scheme on this issue of NME is white and
red. This scheme is kept consistent throughout the front cover, resulting in
a professional look. The model’s clothing and style also compliment this
colour scheme as Florence's hair is the only aspect that is red on the
cover this brings out the white. The image is a close up this eliminates
any white space in the image, also allowing the audience to know that the
article / main feature is up close and personal with one of the best artists
in Britain. Also, black and white are classic colours which often go with
any colour, so the black, white and red combination work very well on the
front cover.