Here is my analysis of the font cover, contents page and double page spread of 'Q' music magazine.

1. Puff- the puff is bold and clear as it
overlaps a part of the main image. It is
also a circular shape, which is unique
compared to the other texts on the front
cover. This portrays the magazine as
unpredictable and unique as it is not
afraid of challenging the original theme
of the front cover. In addition, the font
in the puff decreases in size meaning
readers have to pick up the magazine in
order to reader the full contents of the
puff.
Headline- the font of the headline is
different compared to the other
titles/sub-titles on the front cover,
which emphasizes the importance of
the headline. The headline also reflects
the main image as it provides basic
information about the main image, the
headline is minimal but at the same
time informative. This minimal headline
portrays the magazine as of a high
status and professional. The use of
colour also reflects the importance of
the headline as red is colour that
attracts attention.
Footer bar- the footer bar provides more important information about the
contents of the magazine, these help attract readers prompting them to
purchase the magazine. The footer bar consists of a white or red font on a
black background, which helps to highlight its relevance as it is made more
visible.
Magazine header bar- informs the readers
of the intention of the magazine, it is a
unique phrase, which helps to reflect the
magazine as unique and special, indicating
to readers that they should purchase it
due to their unique aspect.
Masthead- simple and clear therefore
it attracts attention of readers. The
contrast between the red and white
emphasizes the importance of ‘Q’ as
al the attention is centered on it and
makes it more eye grabbing.
Cover lines- inform readers on the other
feature contents of the magazine. The most
important information of each cover line is
written in a larger font compared to the
other information in order to attract
attention. It is also written in a white font
which reflects the magazine as organized as
white symbolizes tidiness.
Main image- The main image clearly shows
that the movie is based around due to the
use of the guitar in the main image. The
main image also takes up the whole front
cover, this is effective as it leaves no dead
space in the shot. The main image is also a
low angle medium shot, the low angle
portrays Ed Sheeran as superior.

2. The contents title is written in white
on a black background, this extreme
contrast between colours makes the
title much clearer and bolder and
easier for the audience to read.
The page indicator challenges the
conventions of a typical music
magazine, such as, XXL which just
consists of the page number next to
the information provided about the
article. In this magazine the page
number is placed in a speech bubble (
each of a different colour). This is
more likely to attract the attention of
the readers. In addition, it portrays ‘Q’
as unique compared to other music
magazines, making it more appealing
for purchase. The colours used for
each bubble are bright and secondary
colours, bright colours symbolize a
positive vibe, this helps to reflect the
contents of the magazine.
The layout of this contents
page is quiet unusual and
unique as it does not have a
clearly indicated main image,
instead there are multiple
smaller images. Although, the
layout of the page is much
more complex the information
is still clear. The layout is
effective to attract younger
audiences, aged 15-28 as the
different colours and odd
layout reflect the music as fun
but at the same time
informative.
Magazine logo- The magazine logo is big
and red making it clear to see, this
reminds the reader what they are
reading. It also reinforces the
importance of the magazine name,
which adds a sense of status to the
magazine as audiences associate
importance with status.
Date- The date simply
informs the reader of when
the issue was published.
Headings- the headings show a
continuity in design as all of them
consist of a black and bold font on a
white background. This makes the
magazine more professional as they
are able to maintain the same design
without it looking boring.
Although there is no clear main
image, the use of the different
small images will attract a
broader range of target
audience, as each image reflects
a different genre of music. For
example, the image of Ed Sheer
an is a low angle medium shoot,
this makes him seem superior.
He is also holding a guitar and
wearing a unbuttoned flannel
shirt this reinforces the Pop/Folk
music he creates. The
unbuttoned shirt would attract
his young female fans as it has
sexual connotations.Footer Bar- The footer bar provides extra information on the available
contents of the magazine. The font used is quiet small, however, the page
numbers are red on a white background, which makes them visible and
attracts the attention of the readers making it more likely for them to look
inside the magazine in order to get more information on the articles.

3. Headline-The font used
is bold and simple
therefore although its
eye grabbing it does not
take away from other
aesthetic features of the
magazine.
Main image- the main image here although dominates the page is not as large as
main images usually are, this is also seen on the contents page of this issue. This
makes the magazine different compared to other magazines as it bends the codes
and conventions of a music magazine. The image itself is is a medium long shot
allowing the target audience to become familiar with the magazine, and build a
relationship with in, encouraging them to continue purchasing other issues.
Text grab- The text grab
provides an insight to the
article as it is brief and
makes the target audience
want to read more of the
article. The font used is
also larger and bolder
making it more noticeable.
The use of the phrase ‘life-
or-death’ shows the
colloquial and friendly
aspect of the magazine,
building trust between the
reader and the magazine.
4 smaller images – The 4
smaller images attract
target audiences as they
are shots from a
previous concert, which
provides an exclusive
insight for the readers,
helping to build the
relationship between the
two, meaning readers
will begin to trust the
magazine. They also help
to layout the double
page spread.
Here the celebrities
name stands out,
reinforcing their
status and power
within the music
industry.
Stand first- the stand
first provides
information on the
celebrity featured in
the article, allowing
audiences to become
familiar with the
celebrity. This is a
regular code and
convention of a music
magazine.
By lines- these provide credit to the photographer of the
image.
Colour scheme- the colour pallet used on this double
page spread is quiet simple, which means it does not
overpower the article it self. It also follows the same
colours that are displayed throughout the magazine.
The colours used are solid and powerful providing
the magazine with a sense of power and status
within the print industry.