1. Salford City College
Eccles Centre
AS Media Studies
Foundation Portfolio
Masthead
The colour of the typography is white, which
allows the masthead to stand out against the
black banner behind it and the dark hair of the
model. This gives the audience a clear view of the
title and attracts them as the title is associated
with a TV channel and radio station that plays a
specific type of music. The font makes the title
appear as though it has been scratched or beaten
up, which may reflect the rebellious and
destructive edge that this genre of music is
connected with.
Model credit
Both the band the model is in and his name are present on the cover.
However, the name of the band that he is in has larger font and more
predominant than his name. This may have been done as rock music
tends to involve bands rather than individuals, and people may-be more
aware of the band rather than the model, so having the band name more
noticeable than his name may be more likely to attract the audience.
Coverlines
'Poster special' -indicates that the audience will receive
something exclusive to this issue and this will encourage
them to buy it.
'Plus' suggests that there is plenty of content for the
audience and it is defiantly worth their investment.
There is a list of different band names. This may include
bands that the audience may be already be a fan of or the
chance for them to discover new music that they may
enjoy, which will encourage them to but the magazine.
Main cover line
'Exclusive' - This suggests that the
feature of the magazine will only be
present within this issue, and this will
encourage the audience to want to
purchase the issue.
Colour - The main colours of the cover
are black and white, which draws a nice
contrast between backgrounds and text
in order for them to stand out to the
audience. However, another dominate
colour red, which allows elements of
the cover to stand out, but also
connotes danger and aggressiveness,
which links to the genre of the music
Photography Lighting
Most of the model's face is high key lighting, which makes
his skin appear pale and creates a contrast with his dark
hair. These are the stereotypical features of an alternative
or 'emo' rock band, which may attract the audience.
However, one side of his face is slightly shaded, allowing
him to look dark and mysterious, which may link to the
cover line of 'dark side exposed. This would really intrigue
the audience and encourage them to purchase the issue
Main Image
The main image is a band member, who appears
quite angry and has one of his hands in his fists
that seems to be punching his other hand . This
links him with the genre of music, which is angry
and rebellious rock music and having the model
positioned this way may attract fans of that type
of music.

2. Salford City College
Eccles Centre
AS Media Studies
Foundation Portfolio
Masthead
The typography of this issue is quite soft
and curved, suggesting a quite relaxed,
informal and fun theme to the cover, the
connotations usually associated with pop
and dance music. The stark white colour of
the title allows the title to stand out against
the dark background of the cover.
Main Image
The main image consists of the five
members of a group and having them all in
shot emphasises that they are a group.
However, the man in the middle is the
more dominant of the group as he is larger
and more of his body is shown when
compared to the rest of the group,
suggesting that he is possibly the most well-
known of the group and that he will be
more likely to attract fans to the magazine.
Model credit
The credit is situated right in the middle of
the cover, which will attract reader's
attention as it takes up alot of room whilst
also allowing a clear picture of the cover
models so that the audience can distinguish
who they are.
Coverlines
The cover lines will attract readers as one is offering
the chance to win a DJ set in Ibiza, which fans of this
style of music will enjoy and the promotion of a new
album will attract readers as they will be intrigued to
discover new music within the genre.
Photography Lighting
The lighting is high key, which is especially essential
and effective with this cover since there are five
models on the cover and the high key lighting allows
the reader to clearly see the faces of every model and
recognise who they are.
Coverlines
The cover lines will attract readers as one is offering
the chance to win a DJ set in Ibiza, which fans of this
style of music will enjoy and the promotion of a new
album will attract readers as they will be intrigued to
discover new music within the genre.

3. Salford City College
Eccles Centre
AS Media Studies
Foundation Portfolio
Model credit
'BLOWS US AWAY' - this will intrigue
the target audience as it suggests that
something really exciting happened
with Adele and that the readers should
be desperate to discover what it is.
Pull quote - will attract the audience as
it's a very encouraging quote and will
intrigue the readers to read more
about Adele in the magazine and
respect her for encouraging others,
which will encourage the target
audience to purchase the issue.
Model credit
'BLOWS US AWAY' - this will intrigue
the target audience as it suggests that
something really exciting happened
with Adele and that the readers should
be desperate to discover what it is.
Pull quote - will attract the audience as
it's a very encouraging quote and will
intrigue the readers to read more
about Adele in the magazine and
respect her for encouraging others,
which will encourage the target
audience to purchase the issue.
Model credit - 'BLOWS US AWAY' - this will
intrigue the target audience as it suggests that
something really exciting happened with Adele
and that the readers should be desperate to
discover what it is.
Pull quote - will attract the audience as it's a very
encouraging quote and will intrigue the readers
to read more about Adele in the magazine and
respect her for encouraging others, which will
encourage the target audience to purchase the
issue.
Main cover line
Under the title is 'Discover great music' which may grab the
audience's attention as they will have the opportunity to find
new artists and songs to listen to.
Colour
The background is white and most of the text is either red or
black, which draws a nice contrast and allows the text to be
clearer. Alot of the text is also white, bit it stand out against
any red background of the deep purple of Adele's outfit.
Photography Lighting
High key lighting - allows the audience to have a clear view of
Adele's face and makes her skin appear very highlighted and
angelic, which may attract the target audience.
Coverlines
The 300th issue - indicates that something may-be special
with this issue as it's the 300th edition of the magazine, which
may attract the target audience. Additionally, the audience
may be intrigued by Paul McCartney's name being included in
the cover line.
Q icons interviewed - This issue is a must read as well known
and important artists are featured. The black and red font
allows the text to stand out against the white background and
Adele's pale arm, which will make the text more clear for the
audience.