Contents page

This magazine includes a page title of 'Contents' this informs the reader of what is on this page. It also has a 'features' section which includes everything in the magazine. It has an 'Oasis special' this will be aimed at fans of Oasis another persuasive device to get people to buy it. The colour scheme is continuous as the colours of red and black has carried on. This magazine contains a large, bold font. As I researched various magazine's I realised that 'Q' contents pages and covers all use the same layout on each page to keep it consistent. The letter 'Q' is used on every page which could be seen as their "stamp". The 'Q' means 'quality'. Their use of the colour red, white and black shows consists well together and stands out. This could also make the magazine type and genre more recognisable. They use a review box which can be read quickly. They put the headlines in capital letters to make it more noticeable. The main image is placed to the right of the page which will be noticed straight away as the reader turns onto this page. Having a contents page makes an overview of the magazine and informs the reader what is in it and where. The image is a long shot which shows the whole body, this works well for the magazine as it makes it the main focus. The target market of this magazine is fans of rock as shown by using rock artists to represent and appeal to the target audience. The artists in this magazine are shown to have attitude and to look professional.


'NME' was published in 1952 they have an audience of 16-26 year olds, the genre is indie/rock. This magazine was the first british paper to include a singles chart and was the best selling British music magazine in 1970. This is a contents page of 'NME' which is clearly marked on the magazine in the red font (logo) this is followed by 'this week' showing what is in the magazine. Every section has a heading of the category e.g. 'news'. The headings make it easier for the reader to read the page they want to. The main image is unusually a music venue instead of an artist however, many famous have performed here. Readers will be interested in this to find out more on the recent news. This magazine has an advert for a magazine company which has relevance to this as you can buy NME on a subscription. The colour scheme carries on throughout the magazine as shown on this page (the consistent colours of red and black). The main image is in the centre of this page showing that this is the main focus and attraction. The target market of this magazine is fans of rock as it has rock artists included in the magazine and rock language which will appeal to the target audience.

This contents page is from an R&B magazine 'Vibe'. R&B music is usually aimed towards women and this is shown on the magazine. It aims to catch the audience's eye by the main image and appearance. The page title is shown in a big and bold font. The image is of an R&B artist 'Ciara', she is very famous and this will attract people to buy the magazine. The image is a long shot which works well for the magazine as it shows the whole body. The image will attract readers due to her lack of clothing and the image is made to look 'sexy' as she has heels on and very little clothing this adds to the music stereotype. The clothing which Ciara is wearing also blends in well with the colour scheme this makes it look more professional. Although, Vibe magazine isn't only aimed at women but also men at the age of roughly 16-24's.  The image will attract both females and males. Women may be interested in this because they idiolise Ciara or some may not be interested in her. Men may admire Ciara persuading them to buy the magazine. The layout of this magazine is very basic as it is aimed at younger males and females. The faded grey background and black text makes it easier for the audience to read. The masthead is written in white which makes it the main focus and informs the reader what is on this page.