FRONT COVERS…
Even though the title
of this magazine is
covered by Rihanna’s
head, it is still possible
to read due to some of
the letters filled in by
bright, bold colours.
I have drawn the grid to
show the rule of thirds,
usually the headlines
are in the left hand side
column this is because
we read from left to
right. Also the image is
quite central this is
because it is in the eye
liner of the reader.
The colour scheme of this
magazine portrays a sexual
look to the audience, this links
in with the image of Rihanna,
this is due to the lack of
clothing.
The use of Rihanna’s slogan makes the reader want to read more to find out
more information about her. Also the text of the headline ‘Rihanna’ matches
with the clothing of her top, however due to the boldness of her image it is
easy to see what the word says.
Also the front of this
magazine includes a
barcode, this is a typical
element of the front page.
Rihanna is seen as quite a
feminine artist. However in
the front image of this
magazine she comes
across as quite seductive,
this is due to her bold red
lips and her pale clothing.
Also the brightness of her
hair draws the audience to
the magazine. The lack of
clothing in this image will
also draw the attention of
the male gaze, therefore
will encourage women to
buy the magazine as they
will want to appeal to men
the way Rihanna does.
The eye is immediately
drawn to this masthead for
many reasons, firstly it is
on the left hand side of the
page, which is the usual
side for people to start
reading from. Secondly it
is a bight red logo
therefore stands out from
the rest of the magazine.
Finally the logo will be well
known and recognisable
due to it being a single ‘Q.’
On the front of this
magazine the camera
shot that is used is an
extreme close up, this
will entice the audience
to pick up the magazine
to find out more
information.
Also the cover lines are fairly important as to what the
rest of the magazine will inform people about. This is
due to them being catchy and in a colour that stands
out from the brightness of her hair.
Although this magazine genre isn't pop music, I
have still decided to construct it as it will help me
to gain more ideas for my own magazine.
The use of the quote
also makes the
audience want to pick
up the magazine and
find out what the story
is about.
The use of the rule of
thirds also applies to
this magazine, due to
the eye line being in
the centre third. Also
with the cover lines
being down the left
hand side of the
magazine.
The varied font sizes
on this front cover also
grabs the readers
attention, for example
‘16-page GIG’ is in a
bigger font than the
rest of the headings
therefore people want
to find out more.
The logo in the corner of
this contents makes the
magazine recognisable to
people who view it.
The word ‘contents’
stands out and
makes the reader
aware of what page
they are reading.
The way this
magazine has varied
its images interests
the readers. This is
because they have
used different types
of shot within the
page, ranging from
close ups to extreme
long shot.
The layout of this page,
makes it very
understanding to read.
Also with the use of the
headings in a bigger font
makes it easy to
separate from the rest of
the page.
With the use of page
numbers helps the
reader flick through the
magazine if they are just
wanting to see a select
page. Also with the
numbers being
highlighted on the
images across the top of
the page also makes
this magazine easy to
read.
I also like the idea of
the bar running
across near the
bottom of the page,
as it helps split the
page up when the
reader comes to
understanding the
magazine.
CONTENTS PAGE…
The fact that the logo has
been included in the
corner of the page in a
smaller scale, this can be
too an advantage as it
keeps the same house
style throughout the
magazine.
The use of the close
up shot shows the
audience the emotion
of the artist, for
example James Blunt
is shown to be quite a
relaxed person
therefore gives the
impression that he
does a wide range of
music.
This shows that the
issue date is included
in the contents page.
Therefore this tells
the audience how
old/new the
magazine is.
The layout of this
contents page is fairly
simple, therefore it
makes the reader
able to understand it.
This is due to the
plain background and
the text/images being
clear.
The contents bar down the
left hand side of the page
helps to inform the reader
as to what the magazine
has to offer. Therefore if
the audience only likes a
specific band then they
can look for the page
number and go straight to
that page instead of
flicking through the stories
they’re not really
interested in.
This contents page also
tells the reader what
occurs in every month,
therefore if they want to
take part in the crossword
they would be able to see
the answers in the
following weeks edition.
With ‘Sebastian
King’ being slanted
down the page, it
gives the whole
page a quirky look,
this design is also
unusual to see
within a magazine,
therefore it makes
it stand out.
Using the smaller
images of the same
person but in a
different position
makes them very
interesting to look
at. They also show
the artist in varied
‘moods,’ therefore
this could inform
the reader more
about the artist’s
lifestyle.
The layout of this double page spread is quite simple, this is because the
designer has chosen to have the image at one side and the text in columns on
the other page.
The background of these pages
fits in with the clothes the model
has been asked/chosen to wear,
this gives off a contrast and shows
that the producing has thought
about the colour schemes and how
they will fit together.
The use of the
text in columns
makes it easy and
understandable
for the audience
to read, this is
because it is a
clear layout to
read when
reading about an
artist. It also
makes the page
look well thought
about and
organised due to
all the
components
being in the right
place.
The use of the blue text to highlight the
singers quotes, makes them stand out to the
reader. This also represents that they are
informing something different to the main
text on the other page.
DOUBLE-PAGE
SPREADS…
The red ‘L’ highlights
the initials of the
image on the left
hand side of the
page, this helps the
audience determine
who the artist is in
case they are
unsure.
Also the artist’ name is given at the top of the right hand side of
the double page spread, however this is also unusual to see in a
magazine as a title of a page would be on the left hand side.
With the use of the
three columns it
makes the magazine
seem very
informative, even
though this is a good
thing, it can
sometimes bore the
reader, this is due to
there being too
much text and a lack
of images.
Within this
double page
spread the
use of the
enlarged
medium close
up as the only
image on the
page helps
catch the
readers
attention. Also
with Lady
Gaga wearing
a seductive
outfit, would
suggest that
this grabs the
male
population
too.
With the image being black and white it
allows the letter on the opposite page
stand out, this is because the two colours
contrast with each other. Also the colour
theme creates a mysterious look with a
shadowed effect.
The whole layout of this double page
spread is simple, which allows the reader
to navigate around the page due to the
text being organised into columns and the
image being clear to see.
After deconstructing different pages within a magazine, it has given me various inspiration.
For example when looking at the front covers, I liked the use of the artist’s slogans, this is because it makes the audience want to pick up the
magazine and find out more information. Also the use of the colours creating a sense of balance will help make my magazine look to a high
standard.
Whilst I was deconstructing the contents pages the use of the variety of images influenced my for when I start to make my own music
magazine. I like this because it gives the audience other components to read within a magazine. I also like the sub-headings being in different
colours as it helps the reader separate the topics included in the magazine.
After looking at the double page-spreads the main thing that has given me an incentive is the name of person going down in a diagonal down the side of the page, I like this because it is unusual style to see within a
magazine.
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