An analysis for the contents page of the NME magazine.

1. Fonts – The fonts used on this page all vary in
size to indicate the importance of the articles
included. For instance, bigger texts draws
attention to the specific article as they may want
the audience to read it first, helping to entice
them.
Main Image – The largest image
on the page and used to attract the
audience. Here, the main image
shows a girl in front of a tour bus.
This is anchored to the sub-heading
of ‘Touring Special’- she is using
direct mode of address to connect
with the audience as this article
would interest them. A medium
shot is used here as it cuts off just
before her thighs.
Mise-en-scene – The clothes
that the model is wearing are
typical festival attire and helps
emphasise the genre of the
magazine. Furthermore, the fact
that she is pointing at the tour bus,
highlights the subject of touring
and helps give an indication of what
the article is going to be about.
House Style – The house style is
continued on this page to help build a trade
mark/enforce branding for the magazine.
The continuation of the black and red colour
scheme helps to further build these features.
The masthead is also repeated on this page
to familiarise the audience and helping it
become more recognisable. Although it is
smaller on this page as it is less important.
Sub-headings – the use of sub-
headings gives the audience insight into
other articles that will be featured in the
magazine. Some of them include buzz
words to help entice and attract the
audience.
Mode of Language – The majority of the
text on this page used is informal, for
instance the word ‘Eh’. This type of language
would be familiar with the younger target
audience, meaning they would be more likely
to read it.
Page Numbers – The page
numbers displayed here give the
audience insight into other articles
that will feature in the magazine.
These articles/interviews will
reflect the genre, therefore helping
to further entice them.
Date– The release date for this magazine is
located directly underneath the Main Title,
meaning it is in focal point. It provides the audience
with more general information surrounding the
magazine.
Layout – This page is divided into 3
columns. The largest column displays the
main image and article anchored with it. This
emphasises the importance of it and how it
has been positioned to draw attention to it.
The other columns are smaller due as they
are just used to display information, not
necessarily to help it sell.
Main Title – The main title on this page is
the Contents. It is similar size to the
Masthead and stands out against the black
background, drawing the audiences
attention. This highlights that this page is
dedicated to the contents.