Monday, 1 December 2008

Analisis of contents page (Q magazine).

Text.

The text varies from large to a smaller front dependant on the role it plays in the description. A larger font is used to state the heading of the article and the smaller to give a brief description of the article underneath. Time is used on all the articles except the top article which is separated as it it an "on the cover feature."its text is shaded a light / pale blue in a slightly larger scale font to the other page headings. The header is in bold with the same arrows pointing toward an image that are later used in the double page spread. The title contents is used in an eloquent way suiting fluently above the elegantly designed Q. In the centre of the Q is the issue number in a rich looking font similar to times new roman.On the image is a pull out quote from Angus young. it is a white text for the first sentence a red for the next and white again, for the last. This looks quite controversial on the page, which reflects the persona being reflected by Angus Young. I think this was purposely done to create this type of feeling toward it.

Image.

There are three images on the page, all of featured articles showing the layouts of them. They are quite simplistic and seem to be set in that way for reference purposes. The image of Angus Young is important to the page however as It seems to be a issue based around him and the band ACDC.

Colour.

There is an eye catching margin used along the left side of the page in a black and white cheque. I think this Is mainly for intrest but is also trademark as looking through other Q magazines would reveal. The lack of colour surrounding the text suggests that the article layout is intended to be simplistic.

Brief Analysis of Mojo Contents Page.

The contents page begins with the title of the magazine proceeding at the top of the page. This striking feature creates a simplistic but striking boldness to the page. Underneath the heading is a sub heading- London-Memphus-Autlan, an indication of the magazines headquarters, coincided with the fact they are all prestigious destinations, thhe font which is the same as both the contents heading and the magazine heading is a sophisticated and tidy design. The font proceeds to be the same all the way through with a mix of both large and small text sizes indicating the change of subheading and description. The two coloured texts are the explanation of the quote and the word "features" heading. This is done purposefully as it is supposed to stand out so the reader can specify their intended reading.

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