Magazine contents page analysis.

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‘This week’ is clearly stating what is in the magazine. It makes it clear to the audience where to look for what the magazine is going to contain. A range of sub headings throughout link to what is going to be inside the magazine. Also next to the sub headings are numbers which are there so the reader can easily navigate around the magazine. The magazine is divided into three columns which is a convention of magazines. This is done as it makes it clear for the audience what to read first and everything is set out neatly. The editors letter is clear as it takes up a large part of the top of the page. The letter relates to the audience allowing them to feel more involved with the magazine. Also at the end of the letter it is sign which makes the it seem more personal. The title is ‘Contents’ it is clear and easy to see as it is yellow and bold and is the largest text on the page. The yellow on top of the black background follows on the theme from the front cover of the magazine. The main image on the page is the largest, this gives the audience the impression that this article is going to be the main feature within the magazine. It is clear and stands out from everything else on the page. Numbers on just below the images link to a subheading, this give the audience a better idea to what the article is going to be about. Also there is a small caption which accompanies the number which gives a brief insight to what the article is going to be about. To fill out the magazine and keep it appealing for the audience images are used which link together with articles that are going to be featured within the magazine. They are set out clear and easy to see

Transcript of Magazine contents page analysis.

Page 1: Magazine contents page analysis.

‘This week’ is clearly stating what is in the magazine. It makes it clear to the audience where to look for what the magazine is going to contain.

A range of sub headings throughout link to what is going to be inside the magazine. Also next to the sub headings are numbers which are there so the reader can easily navigate around the magazine.

The magazine is divided into three columns which is a convention of magazines. This is done as it makes it clear for the audience what to read first and everything is set out neatly.

The editors letter is clear as it takes up a large part of the top of the page. The letter relates to the audience allowing them to feel more involved with the magazine. Also at the end of the letter it is sign which makes the it seem more personal.

The title is ‘Contents’ it is clear and easy to see as it is yellow and bold and is the largest text on the page. The yellow on top of the black background follows on the theme from the front cover of the magazine.

The main image on the page is the largest, this gives the audience the impression that this article is going to be the main feature within the magazine. It is clear and stands out from everything else on the page.

Numbers on just below the images link to a subheading, this give the audience a better idea to what the article is going to be about. Also there is a small caption which accompanies the number which gives a brief insight to what the article is going to be about. To fill out the magazine and keep it appealing

for the audience images are used which link together with articles that are going to be featured within the magazine. They are set out clear and easy to see for the audience. .

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The date is clearly shown under the title which makes it clear to the audience that they are reading the latest news from the latest edition of the magazine.

A range of sub headings throughout link to what is going to be inside the magazine. Also next to the sub headings are numbers which are there so the reader can easily navigate around the magazine.

The magazine is divided into three columns which is a convention of magazines. This is done as it makes it clear for the audience what to read first and everything is set out neatly.

The band index on the left hand column of the page gives a list of all the different bands which are going to be featured within the then magazine. Along side the band names are page numbers which allow the audience to navigate directly to the specific pages.

The title is clear and easy to see as it is bold and is the largest text on the page. The red white and black match the colour scheme of NME which keeps the magazine looking professional and consistent.

The main image on the page is the largest, this gives the audience the impression that this article is going to be the main feature within the magazine. It is clear and stands out from everything else on the page.

Underneath the main image of the magazine is a small paragraph which gives the audience and insight to what the main article is going to be about. It catches the readers attention as it is in bold and is larger than the main text of the page.

A large advertisement at the bottom of page stands out as the colours are different to the rest on the page and also contains an image of two other magazines. It catches the audiences attention as it is large and eye catching.

Page 3: Magazine contents page analysis.

The main image on the page is to the right and takes up a large proportion of the page . It stands out and is clear that the band in the image are the main feature of the magazine.

To accompany the main image there is a caption, the name of the band and the page number where the audience can find the article.

The features of the magazine are the parts which the readers can expect to find within this months edition of the magazine. It is clear as it is set into columns so the audience are able to see it clearly.

Logo of the magazine keeps all of the pages linked together keeping the pages profession and consistent.

The title is clear and easy to see as it is bold and is the largest text on the page. It is white and stands out on the black background; this makes it eye catching and clear that the audience are on the contents page.

The oasis special title is suggesting that it has some importance to this months edition of the magazine. It is clear and it stands out as it is a different colour to anything else on the page.

Underneath the main image of the magazine is a box which contains reviews which this edition of the magazine will contain. It also has an image which suggest that, that specific review has importance.

The every month section of the magazine is suggesting the readers can find their usual stuff which they may find interesting every month.