Basic Layout has the main image on one side of the A4 and the other side has

the main text with the title. This is to allow the people flicking through the
magazine to spot the image on the right side. And, then read the text all on
one side.
Column Width is evenly spaced with
sufficient space that it is clear to
differentiate the columns. Hence giving
an easy experience when reading.
Font (type & size) varies across the double page
spread, the article title is bold and is bigger
because it is show it is more important as it gives
the page purpose. The article text is smaller as it
needs to cover the page with sufficient writing
detail. They are all sans serif fonts because they
are easier to read and clear to the audience.
Use of Space has been efficiently as the use of
columns keeps everything aligned and the small
text covers the page without wasting space. The
main image has been sized so it covers all areas
of the page.
Colours have been kept
consistent from the
house style of the
magazine of black and
red. The red has the
connotation of rebellion
whereas the black
keeps to the rock genre.
In particularly the main
text is in black because
it is easy to read against
the white background.
Branding is sustained
for tha magazine
through the
consistent colour
scheme of Black and
Red. With the red
tones showing
rebellion and the
black showing the
rock roots of the
magazine. This emits
its identity to their
intended audience of
rock listeners.
Image/ Text Integration is simple as the image is sized on to the
2
nd
side of A4 clearly and a text box has been layered above.
Whereas on the other side of A4 it is again simple since the title is
bigger and the rest of the text is smaller.
Image is a Medium Close Up of
Noel Gallagher this has been used
with the purpose of the audience
focusing on his face. Mise-en-scene
has been applied as Noel Gallagher
is trying to adjust the camera thus
trying to suggest to the target
audience that he is a perfectionist
and needs control. A red
background is used on the image
to follow the house style of the
magazine and makes him stand out
on the page.
Language is very provocative through the
self-righteous title of The importance of
being Noel. This causes the audience to
have an opinion whether to agree or
disagree with it. The niche market of Noel
Gallagher fans would be interested in this
as they are more likely to support it. And
non-fans or general rock fans would be
intrigued by the bold statement and would
want to know whether he has the
substance to back it up.
Design is very simple as there is no special integration to
keep a classic aesthetic to it. The simple design also
helps to put the article out to the readers easier.
However, the choice in colours allow the pages to still
look striking due to the boldness of the red.
Overall Impression has a simple
and classic look to the rock
genre. This due to the
consistency in colour and design
as they are not too vibrant so
they put you off or too boring. It
is very direct to the reader
through the bold text and
medium close up image.
Drop Cap on the star of the
article, as people would be
aware of where the article
starts as the article text is
in a small size. The red
colour of the drop also
makes it more visible.
Denotation is that
Noel Gallagher is
trying to adjust the
camera.
Connotation of the main image is that
Noel Gallagher is a perfectionist, as
he needs to adjust the camera. This
suggests that he needs to be in
control even if (professional camera
men) know what theyre doing.