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Music Magazine - Contents Page Analysis

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This is based on the analysis of two contents page's from different magazines.

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Colour:- the colours included on the contents page consist of black, white and red, which is a continuation from the front cover, as these are the main colours of the magazine. The use of these colours create a direct relation to the front cover they all match. Furthermore, the background is also white, just like the front cover. By using this techniques, it grabs attention to all the other features included, and its easier for the reader to read. By sticking to this specific colour range, they've made the contents page look simple, yet attractive. However, the pictures consist of a range of colours, which brightens the page, and goes well with the colour scheme of the magazine.

Layout:- the general layout of the contents page is carefully organised with the text and pictures, bringing clarity to the page overall. Both aspects are laid out in columns, and end in line with each other. The left hand side of the page is dedicated to the editor, and also includes extra information on the magazine. This stands out from the rest of the page as the background has been filled in with the colour black.

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Text:- the font used is consistent, and its also the same font as the text on the front cover, which shows the relation between the two. ‘CONTENTS’ which is written at the top, is the same font as the text below, which is used to illustrate the article names, which is also written in capital letters and is bold. This technique is clever as it stands out from the rest of the text, indicating that these are the article names. ‘WELCOME BACK’ is written similarly as ‘CONTENTS’, but only in a different colour, and font size. The red background of this instantly grabs the readers attention, welcoming them to the magazine. Below the titles, they’ve included a bit of extra detail about the article, which is written in another font, which clearly separates the two. However, both are written in black. The editors note is written in a different font, which also causes the same effect, separating this from the other text. The usage of red illustrates the page numbers clearly. However, the page numbers also appear on the images, which aren’t in red. This can highlight that these pages may be different from the others.

Image:- in total, there’s four images involved on this page, alongside an image of the front cover in the editors note section. However, this differs from the other images. The four images are aligned in the same way, two in each row. Three images are of Lady GaGa. However, a picture of Christina Aguilera is also included, which indicates that another artist is also present within the magazine, even if the magazine as a whole is based on Lady Gaga. This can attract more readers, not just fans of Lady GaGa. These images are taken from various events, illustrating that the magazine is focusing on a broad range of occasions in regards to Lady GaGa.

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Colour:- the colours used on this page are limited, consisting of white, red, grey and yellow. However, the grey is only used for the background for the texts. These colours doesn’t exactly resemble the front cover. The only direct relation between the two is the use of the masthead, which uses the same colours, and is also presented in the same way with the font. Another aspect which doesn’t change, is that both pages use the colour white for the text. As there's not much colour used, even within the pictures, to some extent, it brings a dull effect to the page.

Layout:- the layout of the contents page is simple, consisting mainly of text, and a few images. Its all laid out in a column format, bringing clarity to the page. However, the text has been sectioned into three different parts, depending on the topics included within the magazine. Three pictures are laid out underneath each other. which are related to the articles inside. The fourth picture, is on the other side, separating the text.

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Text:- The first piece of writing that we see is the masthead at the top of the page. This can be due to the red background on which the white, bold text is laid out on. This consists of the magazine’s name, merged with the website. however, ‘Contents’ is written below this, but isn't as big. The rest of the text on this page is written in the same font. However, the topic of the articles are written in bold, which differentiates from the extra bit of detail next to it. The page numbers are in yellow, which is a different colour from the other text. This makes it easier for the reader to understand, and is also brings in another colour to the page. Text is also included on the pictures, with the first word in capital letters, which makes it stand out.

Image:- There's four images included on the contents page. Each relating to an article which is included within the magazine. However, Katy Perry, who is featured on the front cover, isn't on the contents page, which again, doesn’t show a direct relation between the two pages. All images are formatted in the shape of a rectangle, bringing clarity to the page overall. The pictures don’t consist of much colour either, which relates to the rest of the page.