Music Magazine - Contents and DPS analysis

2. Use of
features/sublines/secti
ons – The connotations
of the use of these
features entice in the
audience by telling
what stories will be
covered in this
particular issue.
Use of the large main
image – This
dominates the page so
to attract the attention
of the reader of key
cover line in the issue
that will be covered.
The connotations of
this image due to it
covering the page tells
the size of the
importance of the star
included.
Use of brand recognition –
The connotations of this
brand recognition
expresses so the reader
can appreciate what the
magazine in terms of
house style. As well as the
use of their colour scheme
to gain this branding to
express to the readers.
Use of blank space – This is
key to making this contents
page worker because it is
mainly focused around the
main image. This connotes
the importance of the star
being on this contents
page that need to a full a
clear image of him with the
cover lines next to him on
the page.

3. ‘repeat’ (Steve Neale – 1980) and
why?
• The use of a Large main image because it
stands out from the page and allows the
readers to view who the main cover line/
headline will be about.
• The use of brand recognition on the page is
key because it allows the magazine establish
its magazine in the market in terms colour
scheme and use of its masthead.

4. A large image is
used to attract
the attention of
the reader so he
or she carries on
reading rather
than looking for
another one to
read.
The masthead
is included to
keep
consistent with
the house
style. This is to
have good
continuity.
The page
number is
introduced here
to refer to the
reader which
page they are
on so it’s easier
to navigate
The colour scheme
used on the page
keep consistent with
the house style of
the magazine.
The heading of the article is one of the
largest texts on the pages because it is
introducing the story to the reader.
The text is
positioned in
a standard
layout on the
page but with
the text being
split across
the page with
the bold text
breaking up
the standard
text was
clever idea by
the designer
to attract the
eyes of the
reader
The use of dead space around the
image gives effect to the audience
of focusing on the artist. This makes
sure that the image is the main
convention to attract the readers
eye.
A brief introduction will
relate to the content of the
article and inform about the
latest in celebrities life.

5. ‘repeat’ (Steve Neale – 1980) and
why?
• The image is taking up the right page and is
the key convention to attract the audience.
This expresses the importance of the image.
• The use of the masthead at the bottom left of
the page makes the page look fit for purpose.
• The use of page numbers and mastheads
creates brand recognition which is key for a
new magazine.

6. A large image is used to attract the eye of the reader
so they are always interested in the article, with
medium long shot being used gives the reader the
full view of the stars.
The colours
used on
these
pages keep
consistent
to the
house style
of the
magazine
A brief
introduction
will relate to
the content of
the article and
inform about
the latest in
celebrities life.
The heading of the article is the largest text on the
pages because its purpose is to tell the audience
what the article is about and keeps to the house
style.
The
page
number
is
introdu
ced
here to
refer to
the
reader
which
page
they are
on so
they
can
navigat
e
around
the
magazin
e.
The masthead is
included to keep with
the house style.
The text is positioned next to the image and the use
of the drop cap too show the contrast of the size of
the story about the stars. This is once again clever
editing again by the editor so to get into the minds of
the reader.
The shape of the article could entice in the
imagination of the reader because of the
contrast in shape of the text and image
which allows the reader to think that the
article will get right to the point straight
away.

7. ‘repeat’ (Steve Neale – 1980) and
why?
• The shape of the article is a real eye catcher
due to the main image taking up most of the
page and then the actual story is filling up the
rest of the space well.
• Also the brand recognition with the page
number and the mastheads in the bottom
corners is good for a magazine.