Analysis of 3 music magazine contents pages you must analyse the Nme contents and then choose any other 2 contents you like

Analysis of magazine Contents pagesContents 1.NME Sept 2009 Dizzee Rascal Edition

Band index

Columns

Images

Contents title

Page numbers

Advertisements

BANNER AT TOP shows that it is the contents page where readers can find information on what they want to read.

The date allows readers to know what issue the magazine is.

Sub headings for each section keeps it clear and precise. It also stands out to the readers so they know what features in the magazine such as Reviews.

Brief headings for each section including page numbers is to help guide the reader to which section they want to read.

NME MASTHEAD SAME COLOUR CODE AS FRONT to show their professionalism.

Main image is….. Of a musician showing her tour bus which relates to music tours and

concerts.

Bands are listed in red with page number in black

Image is edited so it looks like a photograph. This is appropriate because it links in with the text beneath it which looks like a sort of blog , an update of what the popstar has been up to recently.

The editors letter at the start of the magazine simply introduces it. It also hints at the style and type of magazine it is. The text is about touring which relates to the music industry.

Adverts attract readers into buying more or subscribing . This helps build up a fan base and popularity of the magazine.

ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS PAGE 2 (Q Magazine, October 2008)

ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT CONTENTS PAGE 2The masthead on the contents page follows the same colour scheme from the cover suggests they are professional.

The features of this magazine have been separated into page numbers so it looks professional and reliable to the readers. Also certain features might attract different readers. It is effective because it makes all parts of the magazine look and sound important.

List of monthly features is much shorter suggesting that it is focusing or current or popular music.

Main image is from a article in the magazine. It looks like a boy band which relates to the topic of music. The image contains a page number, title and pull quote to make it more appealing to the target audience.

Review blog shows the audience the best ratings on gigs, tours, albums and singles.