Contents page Analysis

Contents page NME (SEPT 2009) ANALYSIS

NME MASTHEAD SAME COLOUR CODE AS FRONT:

This shows that the magazine is related, and also allows the colour scheme and font to continue, making it looks much more professional and controlled, instead of different fonts and colours, confusing the reader

Main image is:

Of a woman with a tour bus, showing that she is part of a band touring the UK and playing. This shows that she is part of music and wants to promote it across the UK.

Bands are listed in red with page number in black:

Promoting the colour scheme once again, allowing it to look more professional and relate to the colour scheme of red, white and black, which was put on the front cover

BANNER AT TOP:

Is similar to the writing used on the front cover, and is in capitals to show its importance and dominance over the rest of the magazine, also making it clear to the reader what it is

SUB HEADING BLOCKED OUT INTO BLACK SUB SECTIONS:

This allows us to see more of what is involved in the magazine but also sectioning it down to make it easier for the reader to know what theyre looking for if they want to see a particular band or subject

BRIEF HEADING +SUMMARY OF CONTENT WITH PAGE NUMBER IN RED:

Allows us to read into what is on the pages as sometimes the brief heading may not be enough. The page numbers in red stand out against the white background but also once again promotes the colour scheme.

Editiors introduction to contents of magazine:

Allows the reader to see what the editor of the magazine was trying to acomplish whilst creating the magazine. It also allows us to see what she/he has to say about the magazine and what is involved in it this week

DATE:

Lets us see what issue this would be, and also helps us see what music could be involved in this issue

Q MASTHEAD SAME COLOUR CODE AS FRONT:

This shows that the colour scheme and contents page is related to the front cover. Also, the Q is in a similar place to where it is on the front cover, allowing us to open the page and know exactly where the Q would be. If it was anywhere else, it would confuse the reader

Main image is:

Of a band, the courteeners standing ontop of a hill. This could show how they have grown as a band and are now promoting themselves in a high-end music magazine to show this. The picture is clean and clear, allowing us to see them all well and see their dominance ontop of the hill

DATE:

Lets us see what issue this would be, and also helps us see what music could be involved in this issue

BANNER AT TOP:

Is similar to the writing used on the front cover, and is in capitals to show its importance and dominance over the rest of the magazine, also making it clear to the reader what it is

SUB HEADING BLOCKED OUT INTO BLACK SUB SECTIONS:

This allows us to see more of what is involved in the magazine but also sectioning it down to make it easier for the reader to know what theyre looking for if they want to see a particular band or subject. The subheadings are also catchy, such as ‘my brilliant career’, making us want to read into it

BRIEF HEADING +SUMMARY OF CONTENT WITH PAGE NUMBER IN RED:

Allows us to read into what is on the pages as sometimes the brief heading may not be enough. The page numbers in red and gold stand out against the white background but also once again promotes the colour scheme.

Review section:

Allows us to see what is new in the magazine. It also has its own section which shows its importance within a magazine, suggesting that its based on new music/films and albums.

BRIEF HEADING +SUMMARY OF CONTENT WITH PAGE NUMBER IN RED:Allows us to read into what is on the pages as sometimes the brief heading may not be enough. The page numbers in red stand out against the white background but also once again promotes the colour scheme.

DATE:Lets us see what issue this would be, and also helps us see what music could be involved in this issue.

BANNER AT TOP:Is similar to the writing used on the front cover, and is in capitals to show its importance and dominance over the rest of the magazine, also making it clear to the reader what it isMain image is:

Of a man, Marilyn Manson, who looks like he is sitting powerfully on a chair, proving his dominance and boldness in rock music. In the image, he is dressed in all black, sitting on a red hair, once again symbolising power and his influence in rock music. The picture is dark, suggesting a rock theme, and also looks slightly vintage suggesting that although the photo looks old, he is not, and nor is rock

KERRANG SAME COLOUR CODE AS FRONT:

This shows that the colour scheme and contents page is related to the front cover. Also, the KERRANG! Is placed in the middle of the page, drawing the readers eyes to the centre and allowing them to take in all the images and writing surrounding the title.

Bands are listed in black with page number in red:

Promoting the colour scheme once again, allowing it to look more professional and relate to the colour scheme of red and black, promoting the rock theme. The KERRANG! Logo is also placed in the centre of the page, making our eyes drawn straight into the centre