research and planning : analysis of contents page

is the contents page of q magazine. The contents page has the same consistent colour scheme as the front cover and this establishes brand identity because you can recognize the magazine just from the red, black and white colour scheme. the title is on top centre and so is the slogan ‘discover great music’ and the issue number , this layout and composition is simple and affective and although it changes monthly its never that different and it helps the readers familiarise themselves with the magazine .  The layout contains small text boxes and images that are connected to the text and the type of music q focuses on. There is a balance between the amount of text and images and this keeps the audience interested. The main image on the contents page is of Lana Del Rey and she also the central image on the front cover. She covers half the contents page and this forces the reader to acknowledge this picture and also this sets the tone for what other artists the magazine might include. The contents page includes a lot of subtitles and they are bold to emphasise their importance. The page numbers are written in white in red boxes and the contrast between the colours makes it stand out and also resembles the q masthead and this also establishes a type of brand identity.  

Kerrang content page analysis

This is the content s page of kerrang magazine. The page contains various images of various rock bands, they have roughly similar black clothing, big hair and makeup and this is a dominant representation of rockers, that they are always partying, having fun and living life without rules. The images are all full length and high angle shot so we can look down on the band members as they ‘mess about’. The contents page has a black, white, yellow and blue colour scheme and this is the same colour scheme used on the front cover and double page spread, this consistency creates their house style. The colours also compliment and match each other and this makes the page visually pleasing. In the contents table there is sub heading that are yellow and in black boxes this is used to draw attention from the reader. The lay out shows a balanced ration of images and text .the magazines uses small black font behind a white background which contrasts and makes the text seem a little more interesting