Deconstruction Of Three Magazine

Covers.

The masthead ‘Top Of The Pops’ in this case takes over the whole top

line which deviates from the normal top left corner. The use of

big, vibrant bold writing will attract the audience it require. Although the masthead is quite

simplistic, it may still appeal more to the girls with the swirly end

finishing touches.

This magazine cover is quite different to other types. Its not the typical setting. This may because of the target audience it is aimed at. There's less cover lines and more pictures. The front cover shows

images of young male artists that young teens tend to listen to,

fantasize over and are interested in. For example, One Direction, Justin Beiber, JLS and a couple others. In

this instance the pictures used, portrays innocent male singers

which will attract young teen girls as at that age these singers have a

tendency to look flawless in eyes of teen girls.

The main image presents fashionable, glamorous new young

female artist that many young teens become a fan over. They also tend to inspire to be like them when older. A

main image of Cher Lloyd looking stylish is used on this specific front cover. This is to entice the readers and make them buy the magazine.

The magazine has a specific colour scheme in place throughout the cover. The colour scheme used consists of pinks/purples. This may suggest its appealing to a specific

audience of girls, preferably young teens.

In this case the sell line sates that there is exclusive pictures of One

Direction night out and seven sizzling posters. This will attract the

readers to buy the magazine. By adding stuff in the magazine like

the free posters will encourage the majority of young girls, to buy the

magazine as they will see it as gaining free things they love and enjoy. Features like this that are

used tend to persuade the reader to buy following issues as there’s continuously different gossip

available to read.

The producer of this magazine has used a small amount of writing as the

pictures will appeal more to the target audience. The cover lines used are quite short and snappy but stand

out with the coloured writing. The cover line ‘Will Aston Take You Out?’

used are not typical but a what a young teen would like to imagine

about. This attracts the reader attention so they're likely to

purchase the magazine.

The barcode tends to be positioned on either the left or right side of the cover. This allows a quick as well as an easy way for the customer to purchase the magazine. This is an essential feature.

On this magazine the masthead is ‘Q’. Its in the typical are most masthead are placed in the top left corner but in this instance the ‘Q’ is on top of Cheryl

Coles face which is not normally the norm. The masthead stands out as its on a red background. The font size once again is quite big to make the audience realise the magazine is available for sale on the shelf of stores. In addition, it will allow the readers to identify the magazine easily as a well known brand

when purchasing.

‘Q’ presents rock type music in this magazine. They represent the magazine in a rock and

roll kind of way with the layout and the colour scheme used. The choice of colours

used are black, white and red . From this you can instantly tell this isn't going to be a

classical genre of music.

The main image looks very seductive which will appeal to a male audience as well as those who look up to or enjoy Cheryl Cole as an artist . The way she is portrayed will grab the readers attention. The representation of Cheryl Cole is

incredibly different to her normal style as she appears to look like a rock artist with the way her hair and make up is done but this may be a good

selling point for the company as it unusual. The image is a medium close up which covers the majority of the front cover. This may appeal to the audience

if they find her attractive.

The code of clothing and make up used fits into the

genre of the magazine. Cheryl complements the

scheme. All this helps create a seductive character as she wears the deep red lipstick

whilst biting her tongue making her look sexy and

her dark black eyes which fit into the specific theme.

In comparison to the top of the pops magazine you can tell this one is aimed at an older audience. I believe this because of the way Cheryl is portrayed and the fact that there is more writing and just the one main image. The strap line at the top shows that the magazine is doing well and is well known. They call always use this at there advantage and make it a selling point. The use of cover lines down both the sides of the magazine are quite catchy due to the mixture of fonts, colours and sizes used. Its also shows what's in this issue without giving to much away making readers wanting to buy it in order to read in more depth. What is written on the cover will allow potential buyers to see if this is the

right type of music magazine for them. The main subheading ‘Cheryl Cole Rocks’ is effective. This is because ‘3 words’ is also a title of a song by Cheryl Cole, therefore there is a connection between ‘3 Word’ and ‘Cheryl Cole Rocks’ . This will make readers more appealed as well as the

fact that ‘ROCKS’ is bright red which has link to the whole rock theme that's going on throughout the cover.

Once again like all magazines, this magazine has the essential information displayed of a barcode, price, date and issue number.

The masthead on this magazine is ‘Billboard’. The way in which this has been formatted gives and eye-catching view because it goes from the left to the right in big bold white letter allowing it to stand out when on the shelf with hundreds of other magazines. The colour selection

used allows the masthead to stand out from other features such as text /background especially because it has vibrant colours in the centre of the letter B and D. In addition to this even though Rihannas head covers part of the title it is still recognisable as all billboard issues have

the same vibrant colours used in the middle of them specific letters.

Rihanna is represented in a innocent but sexual way. She's positioned her body in such away that she require to

tilt her head so it faces towards the audience which kind of allows eye

contact between one another. This may entice reader toward the issue wanting

them to buy it. Having skin on show will attract certain males attention,

however, females will also be attracted to buy it in order to feel like her so

that they can have that sort of effect on males. In addition, the bright red

lipstick makes Rihanna look seductive as she has her mouth slightly open as well. The red hair gives her a unique sense of style. Once again this drag male attention. overall the use of

clothing, hair and make up conveys Rihanna in such a way to appeal to

target audience of older teens to late twenties to ensure sales are made.

There's a visible tattoo of a gun present on Rihanna which some readers may

contemplate that she's a rebel/gangster.

There are a many cover lines placed on the left side on the front cover. These are quite small however they do stand out as they are in white and placed on

top of a dark coloured background. These make potential buyers aware of

what's in this issue. In addition the main stories are in black with a yellow background which stand out more and will grab peoples attention. ‘Film &TV Music Conference’ once again is eye

catching due to the bright yellow used and the way its in fine but in capital

letters. It entices reader to become me involved in the music industry as they

tell people to register now. Its also more informative as the dates and

venue are placed on the cover which will make raise more awareness.

Furthermore, Rihanna is in big bold white writing which readers will

automatically look at as it stands out.

The subheading ‘My Fans Don’t Really Know Who I Am’ is catchy and also allows readers to question themselves of what is she going on about or whether she has two types of lifestyles. As this is catchy it will persuade readers who look up to Rihanna to buy this issue so they

could be up to date with her life and feel fully informed of who she really is. It will give readers a sense of belief of the real person Rihanna is.

Like all magazines this magazine has the essential information but this time its

in the bottom left corner.