2. Front Cover Analysis.
Masthead- The masthead ‘KERRANG!’ is in a
Plug/puff- This is additional
black font and has a unique typeface to
information for the reader of this
which is a smashed glass effect. It is situated
issue of the Kerrang! Magazine, it
at the top of the magazine cover, but also
informs the reader that there are
below some additional information; with it
‘free things’ within the issue; in this
being allocated near the top of the
case, free posters. In this particular
magazine, it attracts its audience more
issue there is a Blink 182, Sum
easily.
41, Paramore, Billy Talent and Manic
poster to which is featured within it.
Main image- The main image is to some
importance to the magazine, it not only
attracts the potential consumer and Main cover line- This is the main
promote the band to some extent, but cover line, it is situated across the
it also shows what is the ‘main article’ middle of the magazine in a bold
within the magazine. It is central to the font/typeface. It also makes a
other features of the magazine; as it is strong link with the main article
slightly in front of the mast head, this to which will feature within the
shows it is greater importance opposed magazine.
to the mast head.
Additional information- This is
Puff- This is a puff, it gives the
additional information to which is a
reader or potential consumer an
quote from one of the band members
idea of what they may be inclined to
of the band ‘Slipknot’ it links with the
win if they purchase this particular
main article and is part of the main
issue of the Kerrang! Magazine. It is
cover line
an unique endorsement attract the Barcode, Issue
reader more. number, Cost, Date of
distribution/release date.
Other cover lines- These are other
articles to which also be featured
within this issue of the magazine, House colours are red
these aren't as important as the black, yellow and white. These
main article, so they are in smaller are particular colours to which
print. will feature a lot throughout the
magazine.
3. Contents Analysis.
The magazine has a general house style
particularly in the formality of its layout and The magazine uses several images on the
use of colours within it. This issue contents page itself, this is very Particular of
successfully uses the colour the magazine ‘KERRANG!’. The magazine is
yellow, black, red and white to attracts its more casual then most other existing Music
audience more easily, this relies consistent Magazines so therefore this is likely for it to
throughout the magazine also where do so. They are significant to other articles to
necessary of course. possibly be included in the magazine, they're
most likely additional articles rather than a
feature article because how small the images
are.
The contents uses a relatively large Image
this suggesting that it is significantly
important to the magazine or perhaps the
main feature to be featured on the magazine
(although not in this case). In this case
however it is perhaps stressing the fact that
is probably the second main focus point or
feature of the magazine.
The contents is to great
The magazine includes an editorial, a chance
importance as it allows you to have
to show the editors overall views on the
direction to specific pages within
magazine, there is a image of him there
the magazine itself. It spars other
beside the text to which is a good use of
information that may hint at the
structure and layout, i aim to achieve the
feature articles.
same kind of layout or something similar and
to include a editorial too.
4. Double Page Spread Analysis.
There are various images placed within this magazine’s double page spread, one
specifically of all the band members in the top left hand corner, one of one band
member in the bottom right corner and one of two band members in the middle
of the page to which is significantly more dominant. These are all relevant of the
text provided beside the images as the information claims to be about the band
The layout of the text for slipknot and the images are that of this particular band also.
the main article plays to
great importance, it is
uniquely placed in three
columns, to which are all
at equal width. It is a
question and answer
article, the questions and
The secondary or
answers are segregated by
support article, it
the use of separate
shares additional
colouring typical to the
information about
house style; this allows
the band.
the text to be easy to read
and simple to follow.
i will perhaps use a similar
typeface and layout of my I will try to use many aspects of
article. this magazine, in particular the
formality and structure. I think
that i should also consider using
quite a few images on my
double page spread, ranging i
sizes but using a large image
like this magazine.
There are many effects to which have probably been used by
the professionals to create these photographs, i shall
experiment with the photo editing software to which i have
been allowed to use and hopefully create similar effects.
5. Front Cover Analysis.
Masthead- The masthead ‘Q’ is in white text
and situated at the top of the page in the
left-hand corner, it is also in a red ‘box’ like Main cover line- The main cover
shape to which contrasts with it and makes line is situated across the left
it typically look more attractive and ‘stand hand side of the page and takes
out’ as such. The red ‘box’ consists not only up like a third maybe more of the
of the mast head, but also the magazines page, this is to entice the reader
‘slogan’, the slogan derives the connotation or potential consumer more to
of simplicity yet also effectiveness., the the product. This is also to show
slogan implies that only this particular its importance to the magazine. It
magazine consists of ‘great music’. Also with is set in almost a hand written
it being allocated near the top of the effect, it is a simple yet effective
magazine, it attracts its audience more font/typeface.
easily.
Main image- The main image is to some
importance to the magazine, it not only
The magazine uses unique use style in
attracts the potential consumer and term of the layout and colours that it
promote the band to some extent, but
uses, it uses several summer colours and
it also shows what is the ‘main article’
vibrant colours such as the yellows, pinks
within the magazine. In this case the
and whites., these however aren't typical
image is quite central and the guy is
of a music magazine but are most
within a dance pose commonly known
excessively effective at capturing the
by the late Michael Jackson. His arm
audiences attention.
goes through the mast head to which
distorts it a little.
Additional information- This just
simply has to be included or
Plugs- These are just there featured in your magazine;
to entice the reader, it Barcode, Issue number, Cost,
gives and informs them of Date of distribution/release
additional information date.
about other singers/ bands
in this case.
6. Contents Analysis.
The structure and layout of
this magazine contents page
The house style within this contents is is successful in the right that
particular to ‘Q’ magazines mast head it is easy to follow for the
itself, it uses the same colour red to which reader or consumer of the
is really effective. Its is simplistic of ‘Q’ to magazine. The main
have used this particular house style, well features within the
colours as it only uses the two main colours magazine are listed down
of red and black, they're uniquely in the left hand side of the
contrast with one another. page.
The typeface and fonts of the texts are
simple yet effective, this is good in the
In this contents page they have only fact the i puts the reader or consumer
used a few images rather than a at ease when coming to terms with
lot, they vary in size of which is to what reading it.
importance in the magazine., each
picture is allocated with a individual
page number to it rectifies where in
the magazine you will find information
about it as there isn't strict information
I think that i shall take on board some
already given.
of the features within this magazine
contents page with means of layout
and house style.
7. Double Page Spread Analysis.
Yet again ‘Q’ has use the There are a few images, all of
colour red to highlight the band and are significant to
specific things to the article shown below, one of
importance, in this case the images is of the band in a
particularly of the letters studio where as the other two
‘T’ and ‘Y’, these are to are when the band are playing
portray the starts of live at a gig or concert. They
individual parts of the show the contrast of the band
article. This is a unique in their working lives.
feature, that i may
include in my magazine
double page spread.
There is a question
The background on this
and answer
contents is white and is
article, ‘Q’ have used
simple but effective as
two different colours
it is in contrast with the
to define the
other colours black and
questions asked and
red, it also highlights
then the answers from
the images and text
the band. I wish to use
successfully in my eyes.
this aspect within my
The magazines structure yet again is to a good standard, magazine.
although very busy, it is all in a neat and tidy state on the
page, all the text is in a simple format, font and is addressed
in individual columns that are the same width.
