Masthead: The distinctive masthead

used saying RollingStone is very

eye catching. This is because of the
bright bold colours used and the
vibrancy shown with the white
outline and black shadow. This
ensures the masthead is eye
catching and can be seen on the
shelf easily. This particular magazine
is also very big and well known
suggesting it is more likely to get
more reception than others.
Cover lines: The cover lines used
are of a similar font and the same
colour blending in with each other.
It could have been more eye
catching if the cover lines they
wanted the audience to notice
more were in a different colour.,
preferably red to match the
adopted colour scheme. However it
is clear they have used a much
bigger font for the cover line that
matches the cover image defining
the image of Justin.
Layout: The margin gives the
magazine a orderly format. It is in
a Z layout so you instantly read
from left to right. Colour schemes
are red, black and white, which are
simplistic, mature and appealing.

Photography: This is a coloured

photograph of teen pop star
Justin Bieber. It is a mid close up
shot, showing his upper body
and very little background
captivating him alone as the
central and focal point.
Furthermore Justin has one of
the biggest fan bases
suggesting more people will buy
this magazine just because of
the fact that Justin is on the
cover. The magazine
characterises Justin as toned,
Hot Ready Legal in images
through Mise en scene, in this
case his vest top. Although
choosing Justin will attract the
female audience more so than
the male audience it could
interest some men if they dress
in a similar way.

Colour Palette: The colour palette used on this font cover

is for the most part incredibly bold and defiant. With the
addition of the bold white writing which adds to the
effect of itv standing out. The way in which RollingStones
have done this colour palette is very clever as the
colours on Justin Bieber seem to be very simplistic and
neutral however the bold red an white writing electrifies
your eyes. It makes the magazine seem more interesting

The date is located at the

top of the page underneath
the masthead so it is easy
to find. The issue number
is located at the bottom of
the page as well as the
page number. There is a
website link also along the
bottom of the page.

The text on this contents

page is limited but the
features are described in
more detail than in other
magazines. The contents
is organised into different
sections and only the
main articles are shown.
The fonts are different and
some of them may be
seen as feminine so this
may appeal to more
females then men.

The masthead is
positioned at the top of
the page and takes up a
small section. The font
style looks simple but
professional and is white
against a red
background.

Three images are used and

not all of them are music
related which implies this
magazine talks about more
than just music. However
the two that are music
related are larger which
could show that the
magazine does prioritise
music over anything else.
The only writing over these
images is page numbers so
that the reader can see
what article this image is
related to.

Headline: As you can

see the headline here
is The triumph of
Adele this is used as
a short summary to
what is in the main
article. They should
never be too long to
give away too much
to what is in the
article. As the article
in this magazine is
about Adele part of
the headline is a lot
bigger than the other
words to indicate that
it i about her. The
colours are quite dark,
therefore the black
font contrasts against
the grey background.
Stand First: The stand first is a
short, small piece of text,
which acts as like a summary
to engage the reader. Also it
helps the reader to gauge what
the piece of text or the article
is all about. Usually two or four
lines long but not too in depth.

Main Article: The main article

is the article which relates to
the main feature story on the
front of a magazine. The main
article is always in columns to
make it look more
professional and neater.

Drop Cap: Which is usually a

block or large first letter is
there to indicate the start of a
new section. Also used in
novels, books etc. The black
drop cap in this article is black
to adhere the house style of
this article.

Main Image: The main

image of a double
page spread usually
takes up one full page
and is usually the
artist the article is
about. As you can see
Adele's facial
expressions are quite
intimate and serious,
to connate that she is
achieving her dream
and symbolises the
passion she has for
music. The picture
used is a close up of
her face to show that
she is the main focus
point.

Masthead: The masthead is

in front of the image of
Beyonce, this is because the
picture is close up so its very
bold and they wouldn't have
been able to put the
masthead behind her head
because you wouldn't be
able to see it at all. I think
the masthead looks very
professional and its eye
catching from the bright
colours used.
Photography: The image of
Beyonce is a close up shot
and is the optical centre as
that's where my eyes are
looking straight on which
will also catch the
attention of readers, like
she's drawing the audience
in.
The barcode has been applicably
placed. If it was in the middle then it
would distract you from the main
focus of the magazine which is
Beyonce. It would look misplaced and
not very professional, barcodes should
only be noticeable to an extent.

The header has been placed

appropriately as it isn't
covering her face but will
still catch the attention from
fans/readers. The colours
and scale of text looks bold
and eye catching which is
what you want in a
magazine font cover.
Layout: The layout is the
same in every other issue
and is similar to the layout of
Rolling Stones magazine. By
having sub headings down
the side doesn't, distract
from the actual image of
Beyonce which will get sales.
I think by having the
subheading positioned this
way makes the front cover
look very organised and
efficient.
The font used in this
subheading suits the
image of Beyonce as it is
very sophisticated and
elegant and makes the
front cover look
professional.

Masthead: The contents

masthead has been done
in a different font to the
simplistic bold font usually
used on Billboards front
pages which highlights
the sense of change this
could link unto the charts
continuous change every
week. However,
Contents is still easy for
the audience to read and
has written in a black
colour which stands out
from the rest of the page.
Colours: Certain
headings have been
written in a blue colour
in contrast to the white
background as result
making them stand out
more. This is so the
subject of the certain
article is emphasised to
the reader.

Billboard Chart: They have

smartly added this chart list
to keep the interest of the
readers. They have also
placed it at the left hand
side as this is usually where
looks first. Therefore the
magazine has a wider
audience as it provides
multiple music interests. The
specific artist and albums
etc have also been given
page numbers to make it
easier for the reader to
locate their type of music
they are in to. Each number
are also surrounded by a
vibrant colour this makes
the number stand out more
and directly relates to the
vibrant colours used in the
Billboard masthead.
Photography: Four images have been used on the contents
page; three at the top and the fourth at the bottom in a bigger
image. The audience are firstly drawn to the three images at
the top. The fourth image is the main image on the page as it is
larger than the others, the people included in the facial
expressions which are in contrast to the more exciting images
present.

The heading of this article is RITA ORA in bold, red text. This
Colours: The colours
suggest something about her that she is a go at it character
are quite different to
and the reader can infer this from the text. Also it suggest
the cover i analysed. I
danger, love and passion. As the reader you could infer that
think it is because the
she is not afraid to take risks and what she does she is
colours are chosen to
passionate about and she loves it. It is also a very to the point
represent the person
and simple article so you instantly know what they are talking
the article or page is
about.
on so that the reader
The splash image is
can understand what
the page, there is
type of artist/person
barely any text and
they are. This appears
you would assume
to be a more
that the main focus is
sophisticated way of
on this image.
picking colours as
However most of the
younger readers may
image
is of a wall and
not notice this. Also
so is not too
these colours
distracting, it just acts
represent the colours
as a background to
chosen for the cover
the page more than a
of Ritas first CD which
picture. Rita is sat
was of her in black
more in the light than
and white and the text
in the dark suggesting
Ora was in red. Rita
a
spotlight an that she
is in colour as this
is the main focus. The
prevents the article
colour of her clothes
looking too boring
stops the page looking
with it just being
The way that the article is written is in a question format where
too boring, also a lot
black, white and red. each question is a different subheading. The reader may find this
of leg flesh is shown
useful as they might only want to know one fact and so they
to attract the male
would only have to read the questions and not the whole text.
attention
(male gaze)
The questions are written in red text to stand out against the rest
as it could look like
of the grey text which is Ritas answer to the question. This style
she is not wearing any
of writing can also make it feel as if the reader has asked the
trousers unless you
question and Rita is responding directly to the reader as it is all
see the blue shorts.
quoted from what she has said previously in interviews. This
makes it a lot more personal and connected.

Left Third: This is what will be seen on

the shelves of shops which will sell the
magazine, Within it holds enough of
the front cover to be easily
recognisable by things such as the
logo, colour scheme and the
attractiveness of the cover lines which
will draw the reader in.
Cover Lines: The cover
lines highlights other
important articles
which will provoke
more interest aside
from the lead article

Website & Barcode: The

website is easy for the
reader to access
information in a different
way to make it more
appealing to a wider
audience. The barcode is
conventional to all
magazines and also
gives a professional
appearance.

Masthead: In a large and

easily recognisable font
perhaps exclusive to this
magazine. It is in keeping
with the colour scheme
and will be used in every
issue of this magazine.
Photography: The main
image uses direct mode
of address to draw the
reader in and make it
more eye catching. It is
a mid close up shot. The
appearance of the Drake
also reflects on the type
of magazine it is.

Button: The button

uses the same colour
scheme to blend in
seamlessly with the
rest of the front cover.
Also presents
information in a
different and more
interesting way than
standard text.

Masthead: An alternative to
other contents pages as
they usually copy a smaller
version of the magazine
masthead from the front
cover, however Vibe has an
outlined and enlarged V
from the original masthead.
With Contents written
over in it bold characters
the focus of the masthead
is taken away, however it is
there of a large size
reminding readers it is Vibe
they are reading.

Layout: This is a very basic

layout which uses the Rule
of Third to keep text to the
right third and the main
image uses both the left and
centre third. This layout
allows all the contents
features to be clear and
visible very much like the
front cover.

Colour Palette: The colours

used are very simple and dark
to show a mysterious urban
character and personality
which could be reflected by
this model.

Photography: This image

shows the woman laying
down in heels and a body
suit. Revealing her legs this
continues the initial mood
that this issue willl reveal
information un told. The
position of Clara has her
main body against the
white/light grey section of
the background this
highlights her and puts her
at the attention of the
readers. Highlighting her
shows the readers the
importance of her in the
issue and so they are made
attentive as she is clearly
the main selling point of this
issue. It is often an image or
large writing of the editor is
in place however Vibe
doesn't enforce this typical
feature and so we get the
feeling Vibe doesn't stick to
all the conventions of a
typical magazine that is
truly all about the artist/
music and they speak for
themselves.

Masthead: The masthead of this page is The Gospel According

To Nicki Minaj, it is a very large proportion of the stage. Similar
to the masthead from Q this has two contrasting fonts, in
order to make it stand out to the reader. The artists name is in a
simple, bold font, which is pink, whereas the lettering above it
has a script font which looks to be handwritten.
Colour Palette: The
main colours used
on this page are
pink, black and
white. The pink
gives the page an
extremely girly and
feminine look which
would attract young
girls, who are
interested in her
music and fits with
the pop genre of
music. The black
and pink contrast
work well with each
other and allow the
text to stand out
easily. However this
type of double page
spread is random in
a very urban hip
hop magazine.

Design Balance: The design balance of

this double page spread is informal, in
order to give it an exciting, fun look.
Even though the text is structured
effectively there is no balance in it and
the image is positioned to the right hand
side.

Photography:
Similar to the
Billboard double
page spread only
one image is
used. A bold, fun
image has been
included, which
clearly represents
the pop genre of
music being
featured. The
artist is wearing
vibrant pink
lipstick which
compliments the
pink background
colour. The artist
is wearing bold,
unique costume
jewellery which
highlights the
exciting, fun tone
of the page. The
image also has
direct mode of
address which
would entice the
reader and
creates a unique
photo.