some Magazines such as 'Q' magazine use one main image, quite a lot of writing on the contents and only one smaller image underneath to show a alternative section of the magazine. This contents page is from Q music magazine. I like the layout to this contents page even though it is not genre of music that I am using. I feel this contents page is very easy to read and to understand what is going on and you can easily tell it is a contents page with the large tittle shown at the top. It clearly shows what it is inside the magazine and what pages to find them on.
This contents page is in a blocked layout where there are blocked pictures and blocks of writing, there is one main column down the left hand side with two smaller one on the right hand side at the bottom.
The font of the text on this page is in sans serif, which is modern, and edgy which makes you think the stories will be edgy but the main name of magazine ‘Q’ is in serif font which gives a different sense to the magazine as it is more of a fancy font.
'Q' magazine always sticks to the same colour scheme of red, white and black which is shown on this contents page as well this makes the magazine recognisable to readers. All of the page numbers are in red which makes them stand out more against the white background.
The use of the ‘NME’ logo in big bold red text gives it a center piece in the page. The gives the reader constant reminders of the company leading the magazine and the resource to research the company on the internet,
The font, colours and house style are all the same type which gives the magazine a bold, but effective way of presenting their pieces. The layout is also very similar which gives the magazine structure and the reader’s a clear understanding of where to find what article or piece.
The use of sub-headings puts each piece of content into easier and clearer categories, making the magazine make sense and clearer. The images used on the contents page feature two big stars making the magazine an even greater prospect as the audience will feel more engaged and want to read the magazine more with music bands like Oasis on the contents.
The audience targeted for this magazine is very clear and obviously doesn’t relate to social groups who like gardening or ‘UK garage’ for example. It has specifically targeted people who enjoy rock and indie music through the use of an Oasis member and features on bands, such as, Arctic Monkeys.
The basic magazine structure consists of a ‘taster article’ on the contents page giving prospective buyers an insight into the content on the magazine. The pronounced use of ‘subscribe today’ is a sly way of persuading and easily showing people how you can get the magazine on a regular occasion. The sub-headings are clear and precise and show you very easily where you can access that content in the magazine. The band index gives the reader and precise showing of what bands will be in the magazine. This may give the readers more purpose to buy the magazine as maybe there could be a feature on their favourite band.
The font, colours and house style are all the same type which gives the magazine a bold, but effective way of presenting their pieces. The layout is also very similar which gives the magazine structure and the reader’s a clear understanding of where to find what article or piece.
The use of sub-headings puts each piece of content into easier and clearer categories, making the magazine make sense and clearer. The images used on the contents page feature two big stars making the magazine an even greater prospect as the audience will feel more engaged and want to read the magazine more with music bands like Oasis on the contents.
The audience targeted for this magazine is very clear and obviously doesn’t relate to social groups who like gardening or ‘UK garage’ for example. It has specifically targeted people who enjoy rock and indie music through the use of an Oasis member and features on bands, such as, Arctic Monkeys.
The basic magazine structure consists of a ‘taster article’ on the contents page giving prospective buyers an insight into the content on the magazine. The pronounced use of ‘subscribe today’ is a sly way of persuading and easily showing people how you can get the magazine on a regular occasion. The sub-headings are clear and precise and show you very easily where you can access that content in the magazine. The band index gives the reader and precise showing of what bands will be in the magazine. This may give the readers more purpose to buy the magazine as maybe there could be a feature on their favourite band.
I really like this contents page from a recent issue of 'NME' magazine. I am going to model my contents page on this example. I like the use of photographs being highly dominant of the page and only brief captions underneath and the page numbers in the bottom right of the pictures. Also i like the title as it doesn't simply say 'Contents' but creates a familiar feeling with 'INSIDE THIS WEEK' which also shows the audience it is a weekly magazine rather than monthly. For a contemporary rock magazine this contents page has very formal strusture, showing a music magazine contents can have structure and not be randomly set out all over the page.
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