Q magazine contents analysis

Here I have analysed the contents page of 'Q' magazine.

 

Main image

 

The main image is the largest and the most prominent, it overlaps the headline, hence it is important and stands out from the rest of the images. It shows the band 'Kings of Leon' and has the puff 'cover story' overlayed on top, this is anchored to the image to the article number and title to the left. The audience can recognise it's importance as the lead singer is looking directly at the camera, this is a form of direct address and creates a connection between the audience and the artist

 

 

Secondary images

 

The secondary images are obviously smaller because the articles are not the main features, yet they have enough relevance to deserve an image. The image at the bottom is photoshoped so their is no background, hence making the image stand out, this is reinforced by the text wrapping round the image. The other secondary image at the top of the page is a smaller full band view of the arctic monkeys, again the lead singer is applying a direct form of address as He is looking directly a the camera.

 

Colour scheme

 

Their is a specific color scheme on this contents page, red and black are used for the text and headline to provide colour contrast. For the puffs, a bright yellow is used to highlight it and make it stand out, bright accent colours such as blue and pink are used to emphasise the different subheading sectors.

 

Layout

 

The text is collumised to make it easier to read, and boxouts in white and cream are used to break up the different sections. Black lines are added to separate the most important  'q' review section from the rest for easy navigation.

 

Fonts 

The fonts used are sans serif to reduce the level of formality, they are bold and easy to read, this improves audience access. The text is in capitals/bold if the article is more important or if it's a subheading. The 'Q; logo is in serif to keep the tradition, it is kept this way through the magazine to create continuity.