The artist on the cover of this magazine is Alex Turner from a very famous band called the Arctic Monkeys. By using a well known artist as the main image it will draw much more attention towards the magazine. The way he is dressed/presented helps reflect the genre the magazine portrays.

From this list of artist names, we can gather the fact that the NME magazine is associated with rock, alternative and indie music. This then gives us a clear idea of their target audience for the magazine. By including famous names in bold and coloured fonts on the front cover, this helps to show the genre the magazine is

In a small top section, the magazine advertises an exclusive interview and uses words such as ‘megastar’ which would be appealing to the buyer of the magazine. The masthead is in thick vivid red font so it is easily readable and recognizable to the reader.

This graphical device has been used to show the magazine is full of information based on gigs and records.

Sub headlines used to show the reader the varied information the magazine includes about different artists and events. They have also used red and black fonts which tie in with the main colour scheme.

The main cover line is in bold white font and takes up the bottom third of the magazine. By using the word ‘reveal’ it teases the reader by implying the magazine contains unknown information about the band.

When producing the front cover for my magazine, I will consider the fact that in this magazine cover they have used various fonts and a clear main image. I like that there is only one so that the cover doesn't’t have too much going on. I will also take into consideration by main colour scheme as I think this one works really well.

The masthead is in the top third of the magazine. It is bold and easily readable due to the light font being against a dark background. Above the heading are famous names of artists which would be included in the magazine. The main colour scheme consists of black white and yellow.

The main image of the magazine is of a famous rapper. He is overlapping the masthead which helps the main image to be the focal point of the front cover. The way Drake is presented/dressed helps to portray the genre of the magazine . Also, his popularity in the music industry helps more people to pick up and buy the magazine as he has a large audience and is easily recognizable.

By the small information given by the sub headings and artists names presented on the magazine, we know the genre of music that the magazine features is R&B, Hip Hop and rap. This means that the majority of people that would purchase this magazine would be the younger generation.

These cover lines have bold titles which tie in with the colour scheme of the font cover. They also include little information but enough to interest the reader so that they are encouraged to buy it.

From the front cover I also think the cover scheme is striking yet not over complicated which is something I would like to use for my magazine cover. I also like the use of banners and different font sizing to display information.

By looking at the artists presented around the front cover and the masthead we know that the genre of the magazine is pop music. This means that the type of audience likely to buy this magazine would be young girls, I can also tell this because of the colour scheme with the main colour being bright pink and blue.

These sub headlines use words like ‘confesses’ or ‘exposed’ which helps to draw in the reader by leading them to believe the magazine has unknown gossip. They also include pictures of famous or well known artists in the music industry with an audience of young people.

This graphical device is used to show the latest fashion trends to young people. The magazine uses pictures and prices for advertising the products.

This bright blue banner is used to advertise the fact once you have brought the magazine you could own several posters. This encourages the customer to buy the magazine as they are getting more for their money. Also, it shows the name and pictures of the band (one direction) who have a large fan base of young people which means as they are well known a majority of young people would buy the magazine.

The main image is of a singer from a popular group named N-Dubz. By using her as the main image it helps the magazine to sell as she is well known amongst young people. Tulisa was also part of the X-factor which has an extremely large audience, meaning that any exclusive information could be inside the magazine which tempts the reader.

After analyzing this magazine cover, I have decided that I think there is too much going on for the over of the magazine and that when I produce mine I don’t want to over complicate it. However, I think it is busy because of the young audience it is aimed at. Although, I do like how the main image stands out compared to all the different sub headings and smaller images.

The main image of the magazine is of Beyoncé, a very successful and popular singer. As the main image, she appears confident and stylish. This helps to give the magazine a sense of sophistication. Her name is used as the main cover line in bold white lettering. Above the main cover line is the sentence ‘back to run the world’ which could imply information about her included inside the magazine. The magazine has used her as the main image because as she is extremely popular in the music industry it makes more people recognize and pick up the magazine.

The masthead is in the top third of the magazine in large white lettering as it’s the billboard logo, the main image overlaps it suggesting its well known. It is simple and easy to read against the orange background. The colour scheme of the magazine is white yellow and orange, which compliment each other and don’t over complicate the front cover.

By the overall presentation of the font cover of this magazine, I would say its audience is slightly older, possibly late teens to 20’s. The magazine is presented as quite mature and not complex.

This list of names is of popular artists in the music industry. This helps to give the reader an idea of what kind of information they will have access to once they have brought the magazine.

Personally, I like the fact the cover is quite neat and sophisticated. I really like the colour scheme and arrangement of the subheadings. When making my front cover I will take into consideration the presentation of my main image against the background I choose and the way I present my subheadings.

The billboard logo is present on the page to remind us what magazine we are reading and make the logo recognizable. Underneath is the date and year to show us which edition we are reading.

In the top third of this contents page is the title. The title is shown in thick black lettering to make it stand out. However, the main image is slightly over lapping the title, suggesting that the main image is the main focal point of the page.

Each subheading is displayed in a different font or bold in comparison to the information shown underneath it, making it easier for the reader to pick out various information. The magazine has also highlighted certain words in blue and green, suggesting crucial information. Each subheading also includes a certain number, which is helpful for the reader as they can easily refer to specific pages and pictures they wish to read and look at.

The main image of this contents page is of a singer from a famous band named Paramore. As the band is well known the magazine have used the lead singer as the main image as she is easily recognizable to the audience and shows that the magazine are capable of having successful musicians feature in their copies. Her appearance makes her stand out on the page and is the first thing your eyes are drawn to as the reader.

I think the audience for this magazine is slightly older or late teens, as the way its presented is quite sophisticated and has clean presentation which is appealing to that market.

On the right hand side, the contents page includes pictures which hints the reader on what information will be in the magazine. They are quite large which makes them stand out on the page. Each image has a number on it which means the reader can access the page that specific image is related to quickly.

When it comes to creating a contents page for my magazine, I will make sure my subheadings stand out like these ones do by using different texts and colours so it is easy to pick out the important information. I also think including the page numbers on specific images and headings is really helpful for the reader by using them on both headings and pictures.

In the top third of this contents page is the title, straight away as the reader we can recognize the NME logo. Underneath the title is also the date the magazine was made.

On the left hand side, the contents page includes a band index containing page numbers, meaning that the reader can easily refer to which band they would want to read about in this issue.

The main image is in the middle of the page making it the center of attention. Underneath it is one of the main stories, this is because it is displayed in a larger font compared to anything on the rest of the page, and is in bold black lettering with the information located underneath.

At the bottom of the page in the middle is an advert displaying a monthly subscription for the magazine. This is useful for the reader and magazine, as it is going to boost the sales of the magazine but also appeals to the reader as they will get a copy of the magazine monthly.

On the right hand side we can see all the subheadings. Each subheading is presented like a banner. This is eye-catching to the reader as the light font is against the dark background. Underneath the headings are second smaller headings which are presented in bold and und those are snippets of information which tease the reader. In each section of the headings, they also include the page number and it is highlighted in red which is beneficial for the reader.

I think the audience for this contents page is people who are interested in rock and indie music meaning this could cater for all ages besides young children.

For my contents page, I like how this contents page has used banners for the subheadings, I also like the idea of having a band index. I also think that I need to focus on an eye catching main image.

At the top of the contents page, a banner is used to imply that it’s the title. As the reader we can recognize the contents page is by Q as the logo is shown. The white font against the black banner helps the title to stand out. On the right hand side the date and a website link are shown which is helpful information for the reader.

For the subheadings, a bright red banner is used. By using a striking colour like red it catches the eye very quickly. The colour red is also used for page numbers which is practical for the reader so they can refer to specific pages. They have also used bold writing for further subheadings and small pieces of information to lead the buyer to read on.

A golden box and font is used to advertise a music related special that is included in this specific edition of the magazine. By using the gold it takes the readers focus away from the rest of the page as its not part of the main colour scheme used.

I think that the audience for this magazine is for the slightly older generation due to the contents page’s clear presentation and the way the information is displayed.

The main image for this magazine is of a band named The Courteeners. I think they are used as the main image because they are quite popular in the music industry which shows the magazine works with successful musicians. The image is clear and takes up most of the page which is going to catch the readers attention straight away. A white box including a subheading of the bands name and a page number is used. This is helpful so the reader can refer to the specific page about the band.

There is also a ‘review’ box used which contains extra information about music for the reader to look at. The fact that it is separate could imply that its brand new and important information.

From this contents page, I like the way the page is arranged. I like that the subheadings aren't all shoved together in one place which gives the reader more to look at. I also like the use of banners and how the main image is portrayed. I will take all of these points into consideration when making my contents page.

For the heading, a pink banner is used which is striking on the eye. The white font against is stands out as well which is helpful for the reader so we know it’s the contents page.

The front cover of the magazine is present on the page, which is practical as the front cover is the main reason the reader picked up the magazine. We can also see that the specific page numbers linked to what is on the front cover are shown in bold.This is handy for the reader as they can easily access specific information they would like to read.

Pictures of clothing are used also with page numbers to refer to. Using the pictures helps to quickly catch the eye of the reader. Also, it shows us that the magazine would keep us up to date with the latest clothing.

The contents page has used boxes to separate individual information. Each box contains a banner with a heading so it is easy to identify different information. They also include page numbers and some information is highlighted which could suggest its importance.

In this information box, it contains pictures of 3D glasses, which advertises the fact the magazine includes 3D posters.

Pictures of a famous band are used to catch the eye of the reader.

I think the audience for this contents page are young girls, possibly young teens. This is due to the presentation and simplicity of the way all the information is shown. I also think this because of the colour scheme and clothing items which are presented.

In my magazines contents page, I will consider from this example the way the information is set out. I don’t think I would put mine into certain boxes, however it is an efficient way of organizing the information. I decided I would like to include pictures and page numbers in my contents page as I think it would be beneficial for the reader.