contents analysis

1. The contents page for this spread into a double
page. It’s masthead is placed at the top left of the
page to keep their page branded and a red band
is spread across the top for the title . The whole
page sticks with its theme colours throughout.
The main colours used are red, black and white.
The text “Contents” is the only thing across the
red band that is in black. This makes it clearer
what the page is.
The main image is Cheryl Cole. It is large;
the image takes up most of the contents
page as it is the focus of the magazine.
When the reader opens the magazine up,
this is the first thing that will catch their
eye. This also gives the reader an insight
of what is featured in the magazine as it
will be the first thing they see, on side of
all the other pictures. There are many
layers in this content page- most are
pictures of what will be included in the
magazine. Page numbers are included at
the side and a brief wording of what is
included in the pages, therefore it is easier
for readers to find their most preferred
page at a quicker time without flicking
through the pages.
The issue number text is in white. This is made to
stand out on the red background. This is
informative to the readers as it helps consumers
know what issue to purchase next or which one
to catch up on if missed.
Each subtitle has red background to it. This
divides the page into different sections.
This also keeps the colour scheme and the
genre of the magazine clear and
consistent.
Most of the page is filled with text and
images. Images included in this contents are
artists, the audience of rock would recognise
straight away and would want to read about.
Alongside the pictures are large numbers
placed by them, to make it easier for readers
to automatically go to them pages that they
are interested in.
The page is fairly
clumped together
on the next page
of the content
page. On this it is
mostly images and
text on the side.
For audiences this
layout could be a
problem as it
could consume
time on finding
their way around
the page.

2. The masthead covers the
majority of the page. However
it is one of the bottom layers
of the cover. Most of the
magazine is at a dull blue
shade. The masthead is the
darkest blue shade. This is
made to stand out.
The main image is on top
of the masthead. The
model on the image is
Kanye West who is a well
known pop artist. He is on
the top layer of the
masthead as audience
would most likely be
interested in Kanye West
therefore he is the focus of
the magazine. This then
increases the chances of
sale because of his
popularity.
Contents is set out at a horizontal way. It is set
out in a different way but in a way the reader
will find pleasing when looking at it at first
glance. This is one of things that stand out the
most within the page.
The colour theme is very
strict as it sticks between
different shades of blue
and grey. This makes it
neat and professional. This
is supported by the
costume choice of the
model, in a shirt and a
blazer which stays very
professional.
The colour theme is
broken by the red towards
the model’s heart which
could indicate the theme
of the magazine.
The sub heading is a different font to the rest of the text on the
page. The sub headings are also bold. This helps the reader find
what they want faster and efficiently under clear headings.

3. The content page of this billboard
is mostly filled with the music
chart. This being the purpose of
the magazine as it is the
audience’s main interest. This is
what the audience would see or
look at first on this content page.
The chart has been
categorised into Albums,
singles etc. The reader of
the magazine is likely to
look at these subtitles
before reading the rest of
the page. Each number at
the side stands out as it
has bright colours. The
colours that are used are
used within the masthead
and this whole section
sticks to the theme.
Because the colours come
out to be vibrant it puts
more of a mood to the
section as it mostly grey
and dull.
There are 4 images included in
this page. On this side of the
page. Readers are likely to firstly
look at this after the music chart.
The editor may have done this on
purpose to draw their attention
to what the magazine features.
This is supported by the numbers
placed beside them so the reader
are informative on where to find
the information about the
particular artists at the top of the
page.
Below them images is another
picture which contracts to the
images at the bottom as they are
all serious images and the image
at the bottom is lively. This is
done to suit different audiences
meaning that the magazine is
available to not just pop but
other genres and most types of
ages than just young or old. The
image at the bottom is larger
than the rest of the images
above. This meaning that he is
the main feature of the magazine
and the content page. Along with
this, the text is also written
around her.
The masthead is a different font to the rest
of the rest of page. This is so it stands out to
the audience amongst all the texts and
images included in there as they can get lost
and confused within the page.
The colours used throughout are
blue, black and white. This is kept
quite professional but the blue
makes it more suitable for the
genre.
The texts are given headings that are in black and clear. The texts given are a written
insight of what to expect in the magazine and are used to persuade consumers to
purchase them through their interests.