Q Magazine analysis,Issue February 2010.

The master head commonly place is the upper section of the cover, the

typography is a serif font, is simple, which allows quick recognition of the

brand mark. The red background on the master head highlights the brand name due to the contrast of two bold colours. The proportion of the master head is

relatively large in comparison to the rest of the magazine cover as its the

corporate image. The actual master head overlaps the cover image as its

directing the audiences eyes to the logo.

The cover image of Cheryl Cole is representation to the magazines audience of the prime subject in this issue, this is supported by the large cover line of

‘Cheryl Cole ROCKS’ it gives an outline to the audience of the basic fundamental contents of this issue as well as the smaller cover lines of 50 cent and MUSE. The size in the cover lines connotes to the audience the

capatacy of each contents of the cover line.

The magazine Q is targeted towards a mass stream mass audience, as the actual magazine in each issue varies in genres so it doesn’t stay precisely aimed at one specific genre of music unlike other magazine’s such as kerang’s

who have genre of rock/metal. By doing this Q gain a larger mass audience as it appeals to a wider range of people than targeting one specific target audience. Although Q’s issues vary in genre’s they have a target audience of people from

sixteen to forty.

The background shape of which this text is placed in connotes to the audience as though the contents is rare which is then empathised via the colouring of the background clipart shape.

The medium close up shot of Cheryl Cole is a rather intense picture, due to the placement of Cheryl's eye’s looking directly towards you which attracts the attention of the audience as it almost pulls you in. The image is rather seductive due to the bright red lipstick and facial expressions which is empathised by the colouring of the main cover line. In addition to this the foreground colouring of black connotes to the audience, mystery which empathises the portrayal of seduction.

The layout in this section of the front cover of the magazine denotes to the audience how the magazine is compact with several articles, the sizing of the text connotes to the audience the amount of each topic included in this issues. Whilst the colouring of the cover lines has been selectively placed in order to act as a divide from each one. As it empathised the amount of different articles in the magazine and it highlights and attracts the audiences attention towards it.

The colouring of each of these cover lines connotes to the audience the genre of each topic, as 50 cent’s genre of music is entirely different in comparison to Muse or John Mayers genre of music. The background fill on the cover lines, allow them to stand out from the cover image, and denotes to the audience the range of articles of which are contained in the magazine. The size of these cover lines in contrast to the main cover line connotes to the audience the amount of information of each section.

Content Page...

Number’s placed at the side of pictures to give information of

page numbers to the audience.

The picture represent to the audience the main articles in this magazine with out reading. It allows the audience to gain quick knowledge of other features of this issue. The pictures overlap each other but the size connotes to the audience the sizing on each article as audience by now

know that the main content of this article will be based on Cheryl Cole. The layout of this content page is image drive and is contain a large number of images, this allows the two

colours to contain more colour than just red, white and black. It breaks the text given on this page up.

The page consist of three prime colours, red, white and black. Each are used for a different purpose,

the red is used as a border for each topic, to divide them up, with out the overall appearance of text

looking crammed, this therefore allows it to be read at a much faster pace. The black is used to inform

the audience of basic information on each topic. The white is for the background, this choice of colouring allows the different texts to stand out against each

other, therefore allowing information to not be missed.

Puns, in the bottom corners of both content pages, which incorporates the corporate image of the magazine, the issue

date and page number. All general information of the magazine.

The master head instantly informs the audience of the page which there currently viewing. The

typography of this text is different from the rest of the text based on this page, which allows it to stand

out and connotes its importance.

Continuing of analysis of content page.

The overall appearance of the content page is compact. It denotes to the audience how the magazine is basically bursting with information, the two pages however have been divided up

with pictures to allow represent articles contained in the magazine in order to not make the content page full with text.

The double spread is combination of images and text, the first section is text from the interview and the second section is a large image from the photo shoot with the magazine. The layout of text within the first page is separated in to three columns which allows the overall appearance to be more appealing and for it to be more easier to read for the viewers, the margins within the columns allow the overall page to look less compact with text, but is also achieved by the photo placed in the right hand side corner. The colouring of text allows the audience to depict which is pull quote from the rest, as represented by the red text in the left hand corner, a pull quote from Cheryl's interview. This is used to attract the views, by giving you a basic outline of the concept of the interview and what the actual article will be based upon.

The large red C acts as link between the images and the text. It signals the

relation between the two. The white background allows the a

neutral atmosphere to be portrayed and allows the different colours of text to

stand out. The lager black border represents as a divide between the article and the pull

quotation, emphasised by the colouring,In the pull quotation the fact the quote has been typed in capital letter allows the text to stand out but allows implies

the emotions in which it was expressed, it displays it almost as its a aggravated

answer showing signs of irritation.

Double Spread

The first picture is rather bold, due to the background, but is able to stand out against the rest of the first page of the double spread. Once against Cheryl is captured in a rather seductive

manner.

In this picture Cheryl's eyes are directed towards the left, were the text is, which directs the audiences attentions to the same place, therefore guiding the attentions the text within the double spread. Before on the cover you say a picture of Cheryl were only her head and shoulders were on shows, were as in this picture you see most of her body. This denotes to the audience that due to this articles you know more about her as you see a wider and larger image of her. As you’ve seen her in another light.

Double Spread, Part 2