2. The conventional list layout of
the magazine’s contents makes
it easy for the reader to find
what they want to read quickly.
Each section of the magazine has
been partitioned into different
categories making it aesthetically
pleasing, and adding practicality.
The large bold ‘Contents’ heading means
that the audience will instantly recognise
that it’s the contents page, if they are
looking for it.
There are preview images from
different articles within the
magazine, allowing the
audience a look at what is
inside, while also making the
page more aesthetically
pleasing.
The over crowded page
may connote the fact that
there is a lot to be explored
within the magazine, and
stimulates the audience to
read on.
This quote is in large writing which
means that it stands out on the
page, it is followed by ‘Kirk
Hammet, Metallica’ in bold, which
draws attention to the big name.
3. ‘Inside this week’ written at the top, in
large bold font clearly shows to the
audience that this is the contents page.
The box in red makes it stand
out. They have done this as it
draws attention to the
advertisement. Not only this
but it conforms to the
traditional colour schemes
used in indie magazines, and
is the colour often related to
Christmas.
This is not the
conventional layout of a
contents page, however
it works well as it clearly
displays each feature of
the magazine in
partitions of the page.
‘Plus’ suggests that there is
even more for the audience
to get exited about, drawing
them in further.
Usage of the word ‘fucked’
draws the reader’s attention, as
it is a word which is considered
offensive, which adds a sense of
excitement. It may also be used
to connote the rough and gritty
lifestyle the magazine reflects.
As is conventional, the date is
clearly displayed on the
content page.
‘Murph’s’ interview is put in the
centre of the page, and is much
larger image than the others in
order to show that this is one of the
key features of this issue.
4. The ‘Q’ logo is used on the page, which makes it fit in
nicely in terms of layout and colour scheme with the front
cover.
Matt Bellamy wears a silver
suit, which is a very alternative
style of clothing, possible
connoting the out of this world
and spacey theme that Muse’s
newer music pushes for.
The picture of Matt Bellamy takes up
most of the page, which clearly draws
attention to him as he is the key
feature of the issue.
He’s also not making eye contact
with the camera, which suggests an
element of coolness and lack of
authority, which many Q readers
appreciate due to it’s young
audience.
Red, black and white are
used all the way through
the page, which are the
classic colours of indie
music.
The action shot used of the man
jumping from the water draws the
readers attention as it is
exiting, and goes against the
mundane images you’d expect to
see on the contents page of a music
magazine. It is also slightly tilted to
one side, possibly suggesting that
the feature is wacky or different.
The classic column
layout seen in most
music magazines has
been used to display the
features clearly.
