Contents Analysis

Analysis Of 3 Music Magazine Contents Pages

NME MAGAZINE

CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS The banner is spread across the top of the page to show what the page is about. The font is very similar to the font on the cover and also similar to the masthead to show a link between the cover and the rest of the magazine. The banner is also in block capitals to stand out and show what this page is about.

The date is shown so the reader can see if they have the latest edition of the magazine and also the date helps collectors of the magazine for ordering purposes. The date is small because it is not the main feature but is placed underneath the banner so it will get noticed quickly.

The subheading are blocked out to break the magazine up into sections. The white font stands out on the black background.

The brief heading allows the reader to know what's in the magazine and the red page numbers stand out on the white background to inform them what page the articles are on. The brief summary gives the reader a taste of what each article is about.

The NME Masthead is the same as on the front of the magazine so the cover and the contents can linked together. Also NME Masthead is like a logo and this is placed on the contents so it can be advertised to the public.

The Main image is linked with the article below which talks about a touring special the woman is standing in front of a tour bus.

Bands are listed in red because they are trying to show importance and the one of the main focuses in the magazine. It also is in red because it stand out on the white background. The page numbers are in black to have a differentiation from the colour of the bands. The Black and Red is also the main colour scheme for the magazine and when we see these colours we can automatically associate this with the NME Magazine.

Image is edited so it looks like a photograph. This is appropriate because the image tries to create a fun and wild atmosphere and makes touring look cool. The image is at a angle to give photograph effect.

The Editors introduction to contents of magazine gives the readers a chance to hear from the editor behind the magazine and also see what is new with NME.

The previous and future editions allow the reader to purchase editions which they may have missed and also the ability to subscribe to future editions. The details are give to help them purchase editions and they also advertise the NME website through this. The use of the yellow on the wording allows a change in the colour scheme which is black, red and white this helps it stand out from the rest of the page.

ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT/DESIGN FEATURES OF CONTENTS PAGE

BANDINDEXLIST OF BANDS IN RED AND PAGE NUMBERS IN BLACK

SUBHEADINGS

NEWS

MAIN IMAGE EDITED LIKE A PHOTOGRAPH SET AT AN ANGLE.

RADAR

REVIEWS

EDITORS INTRODUCTIONTOURING SPECIAL

LIVE

FEATURE

SUBSCRIPTIONFOR PREVOIUS AND FUTURE EDITIONS.

MASTHEAD AND BANNER (CONTENTS) –BOLD AT TOP WITH DATE/ISSUE NUMBER

Q MAGAZINE

The Q Masthead is the same as on the front of the magazine so the cover and the contents can linked together. Also Q Masthead is like a logo and this is placed on the contents so it can be advertised to the public

The main image dominates the contents page with a group shot of a band to show they are the main attraction to this weeks issue. The white box at the bottom of the picture tells us that the band is called the Courteeners and it also tell the reader there is more information about them of page 38.

CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS

The date and issue number of the magazine have been written at the top and it links with the subscriptions at the bottom so people can find out the issue and date if they wanted to purchase any previous or future editions.

The every month part of the contents is showing that these are here every when you buy the magazine such as the crossword and subscriptions.

The banner is coloured white to link to the colour scheme of the magazine and it also stands out on the black background. The banner is placed very close to the magazines masthead almost trying to make it look like one word.

The review area gives the readers a chance to read reviews on the latest music and new albums. The review content is separated from the rest of the content from the magazine to show it is a separate area of the magazine.

The Oasis special is also a separated section from the rest of the content. Also Oasis having a separate special section this shows they are a very important band in this music genre. Also the colour scheme has changed for the special Oasis section and the page number are in gold instead of the normal red

The features are showing the reader what is in this weeks issue and what page they are on. The content is in black and the page numbers are in red so the numbers can stand out and that there is differentiation between the numbers and content.

MASTEHEAD AND BANNER (CONTENTS) DATE

FEATURESWITH CONTENT IN BLACK AND NUMBERS IN RED

MAIN IMAGE

COURTEENERS BAND GROUP SHOT

OASIS SPECIAL CLOURED IN GOLD

REVIEWLATEST MUSIC REVIEWS

EVERY MONTH

NME MAGAZINE

CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSISThe banner is spread across the top of the page to show what the page is about. The font is very similar to the font on the cover and also similar to the masthead to show a link between the cover and the rest of the magazine. The banner is also in block capitals to stand out and show what this page is about. The banner has been placed next to the masthead so it looks like it is one sentence.

The NME Masthead is the same as on the front of the magazine so the cover and the contents can linked together. Also NME Masthead is like a logo and this is placed on the contents so it can be advertised to the public.

Bands are listed in red because they are trying to show importance and the one of the main focuses in the magazine. It also is in red because it stand out on the white background. The page numbers are in black to have a differentiation from the colour of the bands. The Black and Red is also the main colour scheme for the magazine and when we see these colours we can automatically associate this with the NME Magazine.

The date is shown so the reader can see if they have the latest edition of the magazine and also the date helps collectors of the magazine for ordering purposes. The date is small because it is not the main feature but is placed underneath the banner so it will get noticed quickly.

The previous and future editions allow the reader to purchase editions which they may have missed and also the ability to subscribe to future editions. The details are give to help them purchase editions and they also advertise the NME website through this. The use of the yellow on the wording allows a change in the colour scheme which is black, red and white this helps it stand out from the rest of the page. Also the use of yellow shows that it is important information.

The Main image is of a band on a stage either performing or preparing for a gig

The article links to the above picture and the readers can understand the picture more after the article is read.

The subheading are blocked out to break the magazine up into sections. The white font stands out on the black background. The sections show different parts of the magazine and what pages they are on and what they are about.

BAND INDEX

BANDS LISTED IN RED

PAGE NUMBERS IN BLACK

NME MASTHEAD AND BANNER

DATE

MAIN IMAGE

SUBHEADINGSOF DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE ISSUES CONTENT

NEWS

RADAR

REVIEW

LIVEARTICLE LINKS TO MAIN IMAGE ABOVE

FEATURES

SUBCRIPTIONS