Feedback for front cover

These cover lines are good because they are bold and eye catching. The font used is sans serif which makes it stand out more and as it is simple it is easier to read. The colour black stands out more against the blue background and on the right hand side the cover lines are white because of the red hair and it stays in he theme of the colour scheme as the masthead is white and so is the main cover line. they are positioned well around the main picture. It is in a C shape which makes the magazine look neat and easy for the reader to navigate around the cover lines.

The explanatory texts are underneath the cover lines and has a smaller font which is good because it explains briefly about the cover line.

The main cover line looks really good at the bottom of the magazine because it doesn't cover the picture and it is easy to see. The font is in keeping with the other fonts so it all looks very organised and neat and the picture still has space to “breath” rather than being crowded with loads of cover lines,

The mast head’s font is sans serif which gives the magazine a cool feel and as it is a very bold white colour it attracts the attention of the reader especially on a blue background.

Language and mode of address

The language is quite brief and you cant really analyse the language as it is basic and bullet point. The mode of address is very informal but quite direct because it is talking directly to the reader. For example NME awards tour 2011 – amazing line up revealed: this language is quite brief and informal

In this quote it is quite powerful to the reader as it uses the word loathe. It implies that chemical romance feel strongly about what goth has become because instead of using a simple word like dislike they used a powerful word. This may attract the reader more as they want to find out why.

Colour Scheme

The colour scheme for this magazine is white, black, red and light blue. The magazine on a whole may be seen as quite pastelly except for the red hair which is quite bold and stands out. It seems like the right hand side is mainly white and the left side is mainly black and red. This goes well for the magazine because it is eye catching.

However one criticism I would give to the colour scheme is only the background colour. It is quite boring and just plain however the sharp red colour of the hair helps the problem but I still think if the magazine had a bit more use of bold colours it would stand out more.

Layout, Eye Flow, Use of White Space

The layout of this magazine is in a C shape so the cover line wraps around the photo. This is a good layout because the reader can easily navigate around the magazine and everything looks neat and organised. The eye flow is good because you start from the mast head and work your way down the left hand side then to the main cover line and back up to the right hand side. You are looking at the magazine cover lines in order of importance almost.

There is a good use of “white space” although in this case it is blue. The magazine has 6 cover lines including the main cover line and I think this is a perfect amount of cover lines for this magazine as it doesn't seem crowded. Also none of the writing is covering the main picture so the reader can still see the persons face which is the whole point.

Photography, Image analysis

The photography in the magazine is good as it is using a band member from my chemical romance. It is a simple picture and works well with the magazines simplicity. The lighting is bright however we still get a sense of darkness from the picture, more of a grungy gothic feel because of the red hair and dark eyebrows. There are no props used in this photograph which I think is a very good thing because it would make the magazine look like its having too much going on in it and just make it look too crowded and not attractive.

The model’s gave and eye contact is towards the reader making the magazine feel more directed tot he reader. This is a good thing because the reader will then feel more interacted and is more likely to look at the magazine as it will catch their eye.

Barcode Position

The barcode is at the bottom left of the magazine. This is a good place to put it because it doesn't interfere with the C shape of the layout. Therefore the layout is still eye catching and good for the eye flow. However it is still easy to see.

Price Line, Tag/Selling line£2.30

THE MUSICAL EXPRESS

The price line and tag line are all in the top left hand corner of the magazine. This is a good place to put them because it is the first thing you may look at, the top of the page. The tag line - The musical express - is a really good tag line because it summarises the magazine which may make the reader want to buy it.