MUSIC MAGAZINEANALYSIS

ALIYAH RAOOF

Main ImageThe main image on a magazine is usually a medium long shot however this magazine breaks the codes as it has a close up shot. Her gaze is towards the camera.

MastheadIs big and bold and is the colour red so it gains the readers attention. The connotations of the red colour could be determination, passion and power. The Q overlaps the main image showing that it’s important.

TypographyThe font is bold and clear to read, the size of the text is not too small and they haven’t used fancy writing, this shows that the target audience is older people because its simple text it easy to read and not time consuming.. The three main colours are; Black which is the background colour: the connotations of this are power, elegance and mystery. Red one of the colours used in the text: determination, passion and power. And White the other colours used in the text : goodness, innocence, purity. At the bottom of the page it says “3 Words CHERYL COLE ROCKS” This text is bigger and bolder than the rest of the text showing that its more important, its what the magazine wants you to read.

LayoutThe layout is quite similar to other magazine, the cover lines are on either side of the main image. The text on the left side is smaller but bold because of the white and red background its on. On the right side the text is bigger and opposite to the other side it’s bright coloured text on a black background whereas on the other side it’s black text on the bright coloured background. The layout is organised, again showing that its suited to an older audience.

Q Magazine- Front Cover Analysis

Main ImageThe main image is a medium ling shot which does not break any codes or conventions, however there would not usually be five people on the front cover of a magazine as a main image. Their gaze is towards the camera showing focus and confidence also they are smiling which welcomes the reader

MastheadThe masthead is in the top left corner of the page, it’s big and bold making it easily noticed and readable. The colour of the masthead is pink, which is a diverse colour. The connotations of this are the audience loves reading the magazine. This also shows that their target audience is females with the use of feminine colours.

TypographyThe text is fancy embracing the femininity of the magazine. The colours used are light pink showing compassion, power and femininity. The connotations of this are females are powerful and the magazine embraces passion. Light blue showing loyalty and wisdom, also its warm and welcoming. The connotations of this are the magazine welcomes new reader. White showing purity and black showing elegance and mystery.

LayoutThe layout of the magazine is very messy, unorganised and informal. There is text in various places on the page including over the main image. This shows that the text is important and is related to the image. The heading on the page are bigger and bolder compared to the rest of the text to gain the reader attention.

Top of the Pops Magazine- Front Cover Analysis

Main ImageThe main image breaks codes and conventions of magazine because the main image is not a medium long shot, it’s a close up shot.

MastheadThe masthead is in the top left corner of the page, to big, bold and white. This makes it stand out and easier to read

TypographyThe text is clearly in a small section of the page. The main text is either at the bottom right or left side of the page. The font is standard and big making it clear and easy to read and understand.

LayoutThe layout of the front cover is more formal and neat, there is text and the mast head at the top o the page and at the bottom of the page there is the sell lines which don’t interrupt the main image. The text that is white is on a red background and at the bottom it say “ FLORENCE” which is on a white background and the colour of the text is black to make it stand out. The target audience for this magazine is older people, this is because the colours used are standard and boring which are not appealing to younger people.

NME Magazine-Front Cover Analysis

Main ImageThe main image is a mid shot, focusing on one person. The model is smiling welcoming the readier and is shown to be relaxed as his bow is untied.

MastheadThe masthead is big, bold and brown on a white background making it stand out. It’s called “VIBE” this could be implying a good/positive/calm/relaxed vibe that readers get when they have read the magazine.

TypographyThe text is all big and bold making it easy to read and understand. They are in dark colours like brown, black and mustard, this is a juxtaposition because these colours are dark, intense, bold and mysterious whereas the background is white which has the connotations of calm, relaxed and obvious.

LayoutThe layout of the magazine is very simple, the main image is covering the page. The text is on the left and right side of the main image and the masthead is on top. All of the information on the page is easy to read. The main image cover one of the letters in the masthead showing that the main image is the most important thing on the page.

Vibe Magazine-Front Cover Analysis

Main ImageThe main image is a medium close up of one person, the images uses dark colours like grey, black and dark orange to create a mysterious and dramatic effect.

MastheadThe masthead is red which shows power and ambition linking to the magazines target audience young people as we learn from the tagline above the masthead. The text “FLAVOUR” is written in capitals making it look powerful and strong.

TypographyThe text is very simple which gains the attention of young people because they don’t have to read a lot and its very easy and clear to understand as there is no use of complex language. The text in the masthead is red, the tagline, date and website are in black on a white background which makes it stand out. Opposing this the sell lines are white on a black background.

LayoutThe layout of the magazine is near and organised creating a sense of formality. The layout is simple making everything easy to see, read and understand.

Flavour Magazine-Front Cover Analysis

Q Magazine- Contents Page Analysis

LayoutThe layout of the contents page is very instructing. The magazine is telling you where to look first with a larger image compared with the rest of the page. The text is all on the left side of the page and is smaller than on the front cover.

ColourThe colours used are the same as the front cover of the magazine; black, grey, white and red continuing with the house style. However there is less red used and more black and white is used.

ImagesThere are three images used, one main image (the biggest image) this image shows that the magazine is for a older audience as this is a mature image that wouldn’t be shown to younger people. There is another image which is smaller then the main image but larger than the smallest, this image is still bold and it’s on a dark background. The smallest image is still shown to be important as it’s the first item under “FEATURES”

TypographyThe majority of the text is black and is undermined by the images. There is a smaller ratio of text compared to images. There is no fancy writing making it easier to read and understand . The three main colours used are at the top of the page white for the masthead, black for “CONTENTS” and red as the back ground.

Top of the Pops Magazine- Contents Page Analysis

LayoutThe layout of the page is like the front cover, unorganised and overpowering. There are image and text all over the page, there are more images which gains girls attention because the images are of boys.

ColourThe colours used are bright and vibrant which gain the readers attention because it makes the page look more interesting. The use of blue creates a calm effect opposing the orange which is brighter and more lively. The other colours that are used are black and white.

ImagesThere are fifteen images used on the page, however the main image is bigger than the rest and is used twice to show that they want you to see it as it is important. The rest of the images are not a lot smaller then the main image.

TypographyThe majority of the text is black, only the headings of the sell lines which are in colour and the numbers in the contents. Unlike the front cover this page uses standard font which is easier to read and there is no use of complex language to suit a younger audience.

NME Magazine-Contents Page Analysis

LayoutThe layout of the page is very simplistic and organised, everything is easy to see. The main image is in the centre of the page and the relevant text is surrounding the image. There is pug at the bottom for reader to subscribe.

ColourSimilar to the front cover the colours used are black, white and red showing they follow a house style. The masthead, text on the left side and the numbers are red and the numbers on the left, the text on the right side and the background of the top is black. And the majority of the background is white.

ImagesThere are two images used on this page, the main image of the music venue and the one in the pug of the magazines. The main image is big and in the centre which draws the readers attention to the image and that article.

TypographyThe text on the page links to the front cover as everything is standard font making it easy for the reader to read. The headings are bolder then the rest of the texts so their more visible to the reader.

Vibe Magazine-Contents Page Analysis

LayoutThe layout is very simple and elegant there is only one image used on the page on the left side which covers three quarters of the page. There is a big “V” behind the image which represent “VIBE”. The top right has the heading “CONTENTS” and under the title, on the right side of the page there is the “Feature”

ColourThe colours used are again like the front cover, dark, intense and mysterious. The two main colours are black and grey, adding a bit of brightness to the page is the red in his jacket.

ImagesThe image reflects the colours, him not smiling and being closed in creates an intense mood adding mystery to the magazine. The arm coming over his shoulder shows the magazine is different.

TypographyThe text is very simple and varies in size but is all the same colour. “CONTENTS” is the biggest text on the page which follows by “FASHION” and “FEATURES” in a fancy font but smaller sized text.

Flavour Magazine-Contents Page Analysis

LayoutThe layout of the page is simple and organised, there are three images all on the left side of the page and the text is under the images and on the right side of the page.

ColourThe colours used are black, mustard, green and blue. Mustard is used for the three headings under each of the three images and for the “CONTENTS”, blue is used for the heading “REPORTS” and in the main images. Green is used in the last heading “PLUGGED”

ImagesThe main image used is very unusual, it uses bright colours which appeal to the target audience. All three images are young artists which are listened by young people.

TypographyThe text is in a standard font which is readable size and font so it’s easy to understand and find pages

Q Magazine- Double Page Spread Analysis

The first of the double page spread is full of text and has on medium image which is a medium long shot. The second page has one main image of the Cheryl, showing that the article is about her.

There is one heading which is at the top of the page, “cheryl COLE” This stand out because its at the top of the page, its bigger font, bold and is red. A shadow on the page is a big “C” which is also red, this makes the page look more interesting and powerful.

The image of her on the second page is a long shot, it her full body language being confident, determined and powerful. The interview in the text is written in paragraphs- this could be to see if the reader is determined to read the whole interview. There is a quote in the bottom left corner of the page which makes the page look more interesting.

Top of the Pops Magazine-Double Page Spread Analysis

The first of the double page spread has large text in black and then pink which is a quote from the star. This is bigger, bolder and brighter than the rest of the text implying it’s important and that is what the rest of the article is about.

In the of text there is a small image which is a mid-shot. The second page has one main image of the Cher which is a long shot showing her full body language, this shows the article is about her.

There are no headings however there are subheadings (the interview questions) which are in baby pink, reflecting her innocence and to intrigue the audience

The interview in the text is written in short Paragraphs with spaces to ensure the reader does not lose concentration.

NME Magazine-Double Page Spread Analysis

The first page has an image of Florence which is a long shot showing her full attitude and body language, this shows the article is about her as it’s the first thing you see.

This is bigger, bolder and brighter than the rest of the text implying it’s important and that is what the rest of the article is about.

There are two headings which are bigger then the rest of the text, there are no subheadings.The interview is written in three long columns showing that its for an older audience because younger people would lose concentration and get bored if they read this.

Vibe Magazine-Double Page Spread Analysis

The first page has an image which is a close up of the singer, this shows the article is about him because t’s the first thing you see when you turn the page.

The text above the two columns is bigger and is in two colours to gain the readers attention; yellow and black. Showing that it’s important and is related to the article.

There are no subheadings.The interview is written in two long columns also showing that its for an older audience because younger people would lose concentration and get bored if they read this.

Flavour Magazine-Double Page Spread Analysis

There is one image on the double page spread, the image is of the artist the articles is about. The image is a medium long shot showing her to be confident and powerful. We know the article is about her as it’s the first thing you see when you turn the page.

The two colours used on the page are black and pink which are bold eye catching colours expressing her femininity.

The headings are in pink and the subheadings are in black like the rest of the text however they are bigger in size.

The interview is written in three long columns showing that its for a female audience because there is use of feminine colours and the text is more complex and long.