2. Kerrang Contents Page
Words and Language
The heading ‘This week’ shows that the frequency of the magazine is
weekly, this reminds the reader that it goes on sale every week, and
therefore are more persuaded to buy it. In the contents page, they
state only the artist’s name, using less text on this type of magazine
appeals more strongly to their target audience. The language aims to
engage the reader, as by using direct words, like ‘your’ and ‘you’ve’,
creates a personal feel to the magazine and involves the reader, giving
the reader a sense of involvement which can attract the target
audience. Personal touches can also be shown throughout the
contents page, as after the editorial letter the editor signs it which
adds a personal feel to the magazine; this is also a convention of all
magazines.
Also as anchoring the images, there is use of one word to describe the
image. For example, ‘superstar’ ‘scary’, this shows that the minimal
use of text is very effective and targets their audience well.
Images and Colours
The main image is used because it can imply the picture is the feature
article and therefore the magazine wants to show it off, so the
audience knows about it and then they will read it. The type of image
used is a long shot. This shows the dress of the artist and has
connotations of rock; this further highlights the target audience of
rock and an interest in live music. The smaller images used is to make
the contents page look more exciting and interesting, which appeals
more to ‘Kerrang!’s target audience.
3. The Layout
The contents page for ‘Kerrang!’ is very organised. This
is a convention into their layout of their contents page.
With this contents page the page is divided up into
three main sections. There is the main image that
dominates the whole page, which attracts the target
audience and lures them to the picture leading to the
text or the article. The second part of the contents page
is the text strip, along the right hand side of the page.
The text is in small font to show that it isn’t that
important and it doesn’t want to grab the reader’s
attention, it just informs the reader. Also, the third part
of the contents page is the strip along the top of the
page. It includes images and the editorial. The use of
this is to break the contents page up further and to
make it seem exciting, as a lot is going on.
The heading of the contents is placed at the top. This
brings the attention to the reader, and shows that it’s a
contents page. Also some of the tops of the letters have
been cut off, this connotes to a care-free life style and
rebellion, and this highlights the target audience of
‘Kerrang!’ which is of a younger audience.
4. Q Contents Page The layout
The layout of this contents page has been split between two sections.
The section on the left hand side is the text. The two way split between
the text and images creates for a more organised approach to the
contents page. Contents pages tend to be organised, so the reader knows
where to find things in the magazine. Also, by using this organised
approach for ‘Q’, hints at their ideology and their target audience which is
for mature adults.
The heading is placed in the middle of the page at the top, shows
dominance within the magazine and shows they have power and are
powerful. The layering of the heading shows the reader that it is Q they
are reading and is an effective style to use.
Images
The images used are layered over each other, I think this is a very
effective style to use on the contents page and I will consider using
layering in my own contents page. The main image dominates the page,
but using an extreme long shot, also grabs the reader, by wanting to know
more, as the picture doesn’t give a lot away. The contents page, also
shows an inset picture of the magazine front cover and informs the
reader where things are on the cover for a quick way to find them.
Words and Language
Using the artists’ names , shows how powerful the magazine is, by
knowing artist and also shows it to be more personal towards the reader.
A small caption on the image, anchors it as well, but also shows the target
audience and informs the reader on what is going on. Also, the caption is
much more detailed than ‘Kerrang!’, as it was just a word. This shows to
me that their target audience is different. As with ‘Kerrang!’ they have
targeted a younger audience, with using minimal words, and as with ‘Q’,
using more words shows how they target an older audience.
5. Kerrang! Double Page Spread
The image used, dominates This type of article is an article with description and detail. This means that it has
the pages with it being been heavily edited and has used a lot of bias. The writers also use catchy and
positioned on the left hand sensational language to grab the reader in. They also use exclamations to keep the
side. The artist is using article interesting and keeps the reader grabbed. They also use the artists name to
direct mode of address, this set out like the reader knows the artist personally.
grabs the reader in, this also
creates a personal effect to
the reader. The provocative
pose of the artist attracts
the target audience of male,
the use of using a woman
artist is to create sex
appeal.
The image is iconic, this
reinforces the start quality
within her and shows to the
reader that she is important
and she’s like a superstar.
The image has also been
soft focused and photos
hoped. The soft focus
creates a softer mood
towards the whole
composition of the article.
The use of Photoshop
makes the artist look The rustic background used contrasts with the artist and could connote that the artist has just come from
perfect and further suggests a music gig, and is backstage.
that she has star quality. It
also suggests her of sex The illuminated ‘T’ is in bold, layered and in pink. This is a convention used throughout music magazines.
appeal and how ‘Kerrang!’ The pink is occurring motif throughout the article, as pink connotes to femininity, which links in with the
targets their audience. headline used.
6. Q Double Page Spread The article is set out as an interview. The typography of the questions is in darker
colour and is bold. This organises it well and separates it with the artists answers.
The image used is place on the The pull quote draws the reader in with the powerful simile and the big and bold
right hand side and takes up typography.
half of the article space. The
image dominates the page and
shows how the artist is
important and powerful, so the
attention should be on him.
The outfit of the artist, reflects
onto peoples image of him.
The artist is using direct mode
of address, this connects to the
reader and is showing that he
is involved with the reader and
conversation of the article.
This article only includes one
image, this is usual for an
interview type article, as they
usually only have a posed
image of the artist getting
interviewed, so the reader only
focuses on the actually artist.
The magazine has used the artists full name to establish the authority and how powerful the artist is in the music
industry.
The headline of the article, is ‘a round’, this has a double meaning, first of questions and second of a drink round, this
links into the image of the artist, with him holding a drink. This creates the article personal towards the reader and
makes the reader feel like they know them and this can appeal to the audience.
