2. Colour Scheme:
The colour scheme is red,
black and white. These
colours are all bold,
contrasting colours. You could
argue that the blood dripping
from her forehead contrasts
to the red colour scheme, it
could also be connotations of
danger as blood is usually
associated with danger. The
red and white page numbers
would allow the reader to
make a quick decision on
what page number they would
like to read, this could be
because red is considered as
being a stimulant colour
making you make quick
decisions.
Photography:
The main image is an
extreme close-up of the
artist who is also the main
image on the front cover,
relating to the feature
article. Even though it is an
extreme close up the left
side of the artists face has
been zoomed into an extent
where the right side of her
face has been cut out. This
shows the importance of the
blood dripping down her
face.
Conventions:
The contents page consists of
other smaller images. Which
makes the contents page
more interesting to read as
visuals make it easier. The
date and issue number allows
the reader to feel up to date
with the magazine.
Conventions continued:
The page numbers and the descriptions gives the
reader an idea of what the magazine will include.
3. Photography:
The main image consists of
the artists who is also
featured on the front cover of
the magazine. There is no
direct mode of address as
Cheryl Cole is not making
eye contact with the reader.
A long shot has been used to
possibly show her outfit,
which is rather gothic relating
to the front cover. The idea
that black represents
unhappiness and mystery
could be presented in the
artists facial expression as
the artist is looking down to
an extent that her eyes look
closed.
Writing Style:
The contents page
features formal language
to give a small
description of the articles
within the magazine. The
small description of the
articles, tells the reader
information to an extent
so that the reader will
purchase the magazine
to find out more. All the
articles feature other
popular celebrity artists,
which would attract the
readers to purchase the
magazine.
The page numbers are bold and large
enough for the reader to see, allowing them
to easily move from page to page.
Conventions:
The contents page consists of an
issue number and date. This is a
typical convention of a magazine
as it allows the reader to keep up
to date. The articles and images
surround the main image without
covering the main image
Front cover
of the
magazine
4. Photography:
Straight away the main
image will attract the readers
eye because of its size as it
stands out compared to the
rest of the contents page.
The main image also
consists of a small
description at the bottom,
revealing minimal
information. This is a typical
convention of a contents
page as it will allow the
reader to continue reading
the rest of the magazine.
Both the main image and the
other image are not still
photographs as the artists
are moving, which makes the
contents page appear to be
more interesting.
Writing style:
The contents page
consists of formal
language which will help
draw the attention of the
reader, especially if it is an
older audience. Article 52
features Beyoncé, who is
an extremely popular artist.
Her popularity and fame
will encourage the reader
to purchase the magazine
and read the article.
Conventions:
The articles have page
numbers and bold titles
to help the reader to
easily go to any page.
This convention helps
as the reader is given a
brief summary of what is
featured in the article.
