1. This is a contents page from ‘Q’ Magazine. I have explored and evaluated the conventions and subversions of this page to
enable me to gain more knowledge about existing products and provide me with new inspiration for my new music magazine.
All the titles and subheadings are in
capital letters which allows you to read it
easier, and identify the places to look
first. The title ‘contents’ is written small
text so that there is more room for
information about the magazine and a
larger picture.
The use of colour particularly stands out
with this magazine. The colours from the
front page are used repeatedly on every
page inside. This makes the reader more
familiar with the magazine and creates a
brand identity.
The page numbers are red which
contrasts the bold, black title heading
background and compliments the
subheading backgrounds and logo.
There is only one photograph on this
page, showing the main featuring band in
the magazine. This connotes that there
will be an interview with them and most
likely a double page spread. The
photograph of the band pictures four
people, one being higher and closer than
the rest. This tells us that he is probably
the lead singer.
Quotes from ‘The Courteeners’
underneath the pictures makes the
reader want to read on, and perhaps flick
straight to this part in the magazine.
The ‘specials’ are written in a gold text
colour which attracts the eye, as it
subverts the colour conventions used in
the magazine so far.
I like the way the photo takes up most of the room, as a featuring band. I will use this convention in my music
magazine as I think it makes the page look more interesting. I also like the way the contents are on the left hand
side of the page, this subverts the conventional music magazine, as normally the contents are on the right.
Q magazine develops a brand identity
throughout as the title is featured on the
front cover, then again on the contents,
and a few other pages in the product. By
doing so, the reader gets familiar with the
magazine and will therefore make the
reader feel obliged to read it again.

2. This is a contents page from ‘NME’ Magazine. I have explored and evaluated the conventions and subversions of this page to
enable me to gain more knowledge about existing products and provide me with new inspiration for my new music magazine.
The colours used in the contents are the
magazines logo colours; Red, white, and
black, which connotes that it is a rock
magazine.
There is only one photo on this page,
which makes it more appealing to look
at, and therefore, attracts the eye. The
photograph takes up the majority of the
page which means that the reader
cannot miss it. The photo has been
taken from the photographer’s
perspective which entices the customer
into the magazine.
An offer is used as a lure to make you
read on and visit their website.
There is a band index on the left hand
side of the page which shows
bands/artists featured in the magazine
with the page number as to where you
would find them in the magazine.
The contents are sectioned out into
different parts so that people can easily
find what they’re looking for easily.
The colour being yellow attracts your eye
to it as it’s the only other colour which
subverts the house colours.
I like the big photograph in the middle from the photographers
perspective, and the 'on the cover' arrows. I do not like the confusing
layout and will plan to make mine a lot clearer.
The contents page has a large masthead
with the title repeated again in bold
writing, creating a brand identity. This
makes the reader more familiar with the
product, and therefore they will become a
regular consumer.
The page numbers are black, contrasting
against the white background which
makes it more efficient to find the page.
Conventionally, all the writing is laid out in
columns. This is usually the same with all
magazines.
The headings and subheadings of the
contents page are in capital letters, on a
black background. These factors make
them stand out so the consumer will take
note of the different sections.There are arrows on the contents page
showing you which storylines were
featured on the front cover. This makes it
easier to find the part you are looking for
without reading the whole page to search
for it. These arrows are black which make
them stand out and are placed in a
section with no writing along the right
hand side so they are easier to spot.

3. This is a contents page from ‘Kerrang’ Magazine. I have explored and evaluated the conventions and subversions of this page to
enable me to gain more knowledge about existing products and provide me with new inspiration for my new music magazine.
The mode of address is informal,
including rhetorical questions which make
you feel like you’re their friend.
There is only one photo on this page,
which makes it more appealing to look
at, and therefore, attracts the eye. The
photograph takes up the majority of the
page which means that the reader
cannot miss it. The photo has been
taken from the photographer’s
perspective which entices the customer
into the magazine.
An offer is used as a lure to make you
read on and visit their website.
The editor has signed the note which
adds a personal touch.
The contents are sectioned out into
different parts so that people can easily
find what they’re looking for easily.
The colour being yellow attracts your eye
to it as it’s the only other colour which
subverts the house colours.
I like the way this page subverts the conventions of only having one photo on this page. I also like the
way the writing is in a column on the right hand side.
There is a note from the editor in the top
left hand corner of the contents page.
You can tell that the main focus in the
magazine is ‘You me at six’ as their
striking image is larger than the rest to
capture the readers eye.
There is more than one photo on this
page which subverts the conventions of
the other music magazines that I looked
at as there is only one on the others.
The headings and subheadings of the
contents page are in capital letters, on a
black background. These factors make
them stand out so the consumer will take
note of the different sections.
The house colours are black and yellow,
which follows through out all the pages.
This goes with the rock genre of the
magazine. There is occasionally some
red on parts which they want to stand out.