Analyses of contents pages

1. Logo Heading
Page number on image
Dateline
Page number
Section heading Issue number
Images
Numbers
Synopsis
The logo is unique to the magazine brand
and so incorporating it into the contents
page reminds the reader of the magazine
as the logo is recognisable.
Article name
The section heading gives an insight as to
what the following information will be
about. In this case, it is telling us that the
features of the magazine are displayed
below.
The images are either in the
columns or in lines themselves.
This gives the page structure.
The page numbers are in a neat
line down the side of the page.
Gives the reader an idea of what
the text will be about, it is
usually an artist’s name.
The synopsis is a chunk of text which is
essentially the article condensed into a
few sentences. This allows the reader
to skim over the topic and decide if
they are interested in reading it.
The heading usually contains the
name of the magazine (in this
case it includes the logo) and is
at the top of the page.
The issue number sets the magazine aside
from all of the other magazines produced by
the company. It gives the magazine an identity
and ensures that readers don’t feel as though
they’re buying the same thing each time. It
also proves that the magazine are trustworthy
once they reach a certain number of issues
because it shows that people have continued
to buy them.
The page number on the image ensures
that the reader understands what there
is to offer inside the magazine. The
image attracts the eye and the page
number directs the reader to the article
linked to the image.
The page number informs the
reader of what page of the
magazine they are currently on.
The dateline is similar to the
issue number, it sets the
magazine at a point in time.

2. Heading
Images
Structure
The contents page is
structured using columns
which makes it easier to
read. This also is more
aesthetically pleasing and
so the contents page
looks good.
The heading is the name of the
magazine. It links the contents
page to the front cover and is in
large font. This catches the
readers attention and is in the
same font as the headline on the
front cover which allows the
reader to recognise the brand.
Most of the images are in
perfect squares and have
been presented in two
perfect columns.
Sub-sections
The sub sections are headlined in
bold and they are all set in a text
box which keeps them together
making It easier for the reader to
navigate around the page. The
page numbers are in a perfect
line which keeps the page
looking neat.
Special article
The special article is in a
separate text box with a dotted
border. This forces it to stand out
against the other articles. The
image has been photo shopped
to stand alone and the synopsis
is shaped around her head. The
section heading is the artist’s
name and is in bold letters, with
her surname being larger than
her forename which suggests
that this is the most recognisable
name to the audience.
This advert is blue and black with a little
red. This makes it stand out against the
contents page itself and therefore the
reader will be attracted to the column
broadcasting the shows/.
Advert
Colour scheme
The colour scheme is predominantly
maroon red and white writing. This is
a classic pairing of colours which will
attract an older, cultured, classic
adult with an appreciation for the
classical music this magazine is
displaying.
Main image
The model in this image is very polished and seems to
be of high class due to her perfectly placed, curled hair
and her classic makeup with a simple black shawl.

3. Heading
The heading is in the same font
as is used on every Kerrang
magazine. This gives a sense of
familiarity for the regular
readers and makes the magazine
recognisable.
Date line
The date line is directly beneath
the heading and contains the
date of the issue and the issue
number. This gives the magazine
individuality and sets it in time.
Note from editor
Whilst this is not a feature of
every magazine, it is featured in
more relaxed, conversational
magazines to allow the reader to
connect with those producing the
magazine. This helps the magazine
to have regular readers. It is
displayed in a separate column to
the other contents. This allows it
to stand out and makes the page
easier to read.
Sub section
The use of a separate section
holding the actual contents
makes the page easier to read
and more aesthetically pleasing.
Features
Features of the magazine are
displayed as images to give the
reader an insight as to what the
magazine contains.
Main image
The main image is of Marilyn Manson
whom is pictured in a dirty setting with
a simple red sofa. The artist is shown to
be holding some sort of cards, possibly
tarot cards which gives the contents
page a spooky feel to it. The dark eye
makeup and dark nail varnish will appeal
to the readers that enjoy such things, as
with the slicked back hair.
Section headings
The section headings are in a vibrant
yellow colour which is the same as that
of the heading and the sub heading. It
has been placed on a black background
which together force the writing to stand
out and catch the reader’s attention.
Article name and synopsis
The article names are in a bold
black font to catch the reader’s
eye. The synopsis is in a smaller
font to provide the reader with
some information on the more
interesting articles.
Layout
The magazine has
been presented in
columns to make it
easier to read and to
ensure that the
magazine follows the
traditional layout of a
magazine.