FRONT COVER ANALYSIS

Introduction To The Magazine- Q was first published in October 1986. The magazine is published by the Bauer Media Group who publish 282 magazines worldwide. They also operate in 15 countries worldwide and are Britain's largest publisher.

Masthead- this is also the logo of the magazine. The red and white is used every month which makes it recognisable to the audience, and they may associate the colours with the magazine.

Central Image- this is a close up shot which allows the audience to see any facial expressions being made and also allows the audience to see the cover model’s characteristics. The dark colours the cover model is wearing makes him stand out from the white back ground. The use of the reflection in his glasses gives the whole front cover a “cool” image which fits in well with the rest of the magazine.

Coverline- the use of colours are the same for the masthead which gives the front cover an overall aesthetically pleasing look. The mode of address of the coverline is quite informal to appeal to its target audience of mainly young people.

Puff- “16 page exclusive” persuades the audience to purchase the magazine as the offer will only be in this magazine.

House Style- the colours are always the same for Q therefore people will recognise the magazine, and if more people can recognise it, more people will buy it.

Mise-En-Scene- the clothing that the cover model is wearing connotes different feelings to the audience. For example the glasses he is wearing results in us not been able to see his eyes which connotes a sense of enigma. Also the reflection of other people in his glasses connotes a feeling of enigma too. This sense of enigma can persuade the audience into reading the magazine to discover why he is so mysterious.

Introduction To The Magazine- Top Of The Pops was launched in February 1995. The magazine is published by BBC Magazines, they publish over 50 popular consumer titles. They are also the UK's fourth largest publisher in terms of circulation; but it is the third largest in terms of retail sales value.

Masthead- it looks quite sans-serif and girly to appeal to its target audience of young girls. The pink is used every month which makes it recognisable .

Central Image- this is a medium close-up which allows the audience to see any facial expressions as well as any body language. The cover models hair and make-up makes her fit in well with the rest of the colours on the page. Coverline-

the use of colours are similar to that of the masthead which makes it fit in with the rest of the page which gives the whole page an aesthetically pleasing look.

House Style- the use of colours are always the same or very similar each month which makes it very appealing to its target audience of young girls and also quite recognisable too.

Mise-En-Scene- the clothing that the cover model is wearing is quite appealing to the target audience as she is wearing very young and funky clothes which most of the target audience would wear as well.

Masthead- looks scratchy, edgy, “cool” and sans-serif. The word Kerrang sounds quite musical which is appropriate as it is a music magazine

Introduction To The Magazine- Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by the Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981. Bauer Media Group publishes 282 magazines worldwide. They also operate in 15 countries worldwide and are Britain's largest publisher.

House Style- the colours and font are always the same which will make it recognisable to customers.

Headline- the white stands out against the black and red. It is also in large font to emphasise it is the main story and the most important story.

Strapline- “inside story” makes the story feel exclusive to the magazine and may persuade customers to purchase the magazine.

Puff- “biggest” is the biggest word to emphasise it

Central Image- the cover model is looking directly at the audience to draw them in and he looks quite fierce to may be represent his band or the article. There is a white background around him so all the attention is on him.

Mise-En-Scene- the cover model is wearing black leather and with his long hair and pale skin it connotes he is very much a rock star which fits into the genre of the magazine, as it is devoted to rock music.