Analysis of magazine Contents pagesContents 1.NME Sept 2009
Dizzee Rascal Edition
There is a banner at the top to highlight and introduce the name
Promotion/advert is placed in the corner to make is seem like the reader is
getting a great deal
NME masthead is the same colour scheme as the front
Bands are listed in red with page number in black so although it has it own
column it stands out more
Subheadings are blocked out into black sub sections to show they are important
and have a meaning
The main image is joint with an article in the centre
to show the importance
The image is edited so it looks like a photography straight from a camera
from the tour she was on
Brief heading and summary of content with page number in red to separate the block of information but does not
over power each point
Contents Page NME Analysis
Analysis of layout/ design features of content page
Band index- showing a list of any bands named in this edition so fans can easily search and look for their favourite ones and go straight to that page
Masthead and word contents- Bold at the top so scheme is recognized and then date added underneath
Photo- Introducing the writer and giving an idea into the articles contents
News, radar, reviews, live, features- This is displayed in separate columns to advertise each section to the magazine with page numbers included
Introducing article- Special section of text which gives a opening to the magazine and an idea of what is included
Plus- Extra parts to the magazine which give the idea you are getting extra for your money
Advertising- This section give details of subscription to the magazine and the offers that are available
Analysis of magazine Contents pagesContents 2. Q Jan 2012
Coldplay Edition
The top section of the page is dedicated to the title of
the page(the masthead), the slogan and issue number
The red square boxes that are used to highlight sub headings and page number are used to
show a consistent theme linking to the company logo
Each of the pages down the left column have a
brief description/detail of the content of the article
Page numbers are highlighted in a red box so
stand out as subheadings for each page and found easily
The Q logo is repeated in a smaller size on this page as
it is on the coverAlthough the image is
smaller than the rest on the page, it’s positioned at the top left (using the rule of three) means its is one of the first to be noticed by the viewer
The pictures on the right side are used to introduce all of
the artists/bands that will be featured in this edition
Contents Page Q Analysis
Analysis of layout/ design features of content page
This column gives a list of the page numbers
and a brief example of what each page will
have information on and the type
of topics featured.
The top section of the page is dedicated to the company logo, the ‘contents’ header and the issue number. These are positioned at the top of the page so they are the main focus
point for the viewer, it introduces the first page of the magazine by making it clear what its there to show.
This picture is of the second main artist who is feature in the magazine and will be recognised by most viewers and get
them interested in that article. The picture it a mid shot so it focuses a lot on the expression of the person but also to do with their clothing as for the woman featured it is an iconic thing to her. The
picture is not fully squared into a box but overlaps onto the top section of the page
linking them together.
This picture features a band
who are shown in a long 3 shot and displays another
feature to be found in Q magazine.
This picture is a mid to shot and
also like the other photos shows
there will be an article or info on
this group.