Analysis of 2 music magazine contents pages Analysis of 2 music magazine contents pages

Analysis of magazine Contents pagesAnalysis of magazine Contents pagesContents 1. NME Sept 2009 Contents 1. NME Sept 2009

Contents Page – NME AnalysisContents Page – NME Analysis There is no banner on the contents page. It would usually be above the masthead. It is not necessary to have a banner but it is the publishers choice if they do so.

As NME produce regular copies of their magazine it is compulsory that they include the date. They have added the date on the front cover and on the contents page. This allows the reader to know what issue they are reading and if they ever miss out an issue they will be able to purchase it easily due to the regular dates of issue.

The sub heading is blocked out into black sub sections. These are bold as the publisher want the reader to look at these first as they stand out more and they are more important.

The sub headings have a brief summary with the page numbers in red. Dizzee Rascal is also featured and the numbers are shown in red, this shows the consistency and professional image the magazine wants to create. There is also a small description under the title so the reader will know what to expect if they turn to the page.

The masthead is consistent with the front cover as the same colours are used, this shows consistency. The word contents is used so the read knows that they are reading the contents page. The masthead is big and bold so it will stand out to the reader.

The main image is in the centre of the page and is the biggest picture you can see. The image is music related and you can tell there is a tour bus behind the woman, this links in with the header on the front cover.

The bands are written in red with page numbers in black. This allows the reader to flick to their favourite band quickly and easily. The colour red is used again, showing consistency.

The image is edited so it looks like a photograph. This is good because it shows the reader as if the publishers are showing real life pictures and the audience can see what a tour bus looks like if they ever decide to go on a tour. This makes the image look informal and it continues with the informal genre of the magazine.

The copy and drop cap anchor the above image as the information is linked with the main image. The publisher has provided a majority of the information but the reader can turn to page 46 for more detailed information. The publisher want the reader to go on the tour so they can increase sales.

Previous and future edition of NME are shown with details of the website and contact number. This will allow the reader to subscribe so their sales increase and get more information via their website.

ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT – NME ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT – NME

The masthead is at the top of the page.

The whole of the contents page is split up into various columns and sections.

Pictures are anchored with text below them.

Writing on the side of the page have page numbers next to them allowing the reader know what page to turn to.

On the right hand side of the column have subheadings with description beneath them.

The bottom left has advertising so people subscribe to the magazine and purchase regular issues.

The overall the layout is very professional and appealing to their chosen target audience. It is simple and straight forward for the reader.

Analysis of magazine Contents pagesAnalysis of magazine Contents pagesContents 2. VibeContents 2. Vibe

Contents Page – Vibe AnalysisContents Page – Vibe Analysis There is no banner on the contents page. It would usually be above the masthead. It is not necessary to have a banner but it is the publishers choice if they do so.

As Vibe produce regular copies of their magazine it is compulsory that they include the date. They have added the date on the bottom left of the contents page. This allows the reader to know what issue they are reading and if they ever miss out an issue they will be able to purchase it easily due to the regular dates of issue.

The sub heading is blocked out into black sub sections. These are bold as the publisher want the reader to look at these first as they stand out more and they are more important.

The sub headings have a brief summary with the page numbers next to them. The brief summary will let the audience know what will be featured in the following pages. The light comes in from the right and fades in when it goes to the left near the text.

The masthead is quite small and is in the corner. The way the word contents is broken down into smaller letters, makes it more pleasing and appealing to the target audience. The way contents is written is consistent throughout all Vibe contents pages.

The main image dominates the entire page. The women are used as a sense of sex appeal and they will attract the target audience to the magazine. The girls look fun and friendly which will attract people towards the magazine.

The way the contents page is laid out and the minimal writing shows the target audience what R&B is about. The audience get the sense of that R&B is more about the image and appearance.

The image is edited to make the women’s skin look clear and it gives them a professional look. The way the women look sexy will allow men to admire them and even if people are not interested in R&B they may just buy the magazine due to the women advertising it.

The background is plain and simple. This blends in nicely with the simple coloured font and bright bold pictures. The overall design is very simple but appealing to the target audience. Even though there is minimal information everything has been added for the reader.

ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT – VIBEANALYSIS OF LAYOUT – VIBE

The masthead is in the corner of the page, it is not written how normal contents be written.

The main images dominates the entire page.

The picture takes up most of the room, while leaving minimalist space for text.

There is writing on the side of the page with stylish sub-heading like the way the girls are fashionable.

The whole of the one side has a picture and no writing.

The light comes in from the left and gets darker when on the right near the text.

The overall the layout is very different from other contents pages. The way the publisher has decided to attract people towards the magazine, with the women is very clever.