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- 1. Contents page analysis Katy Minshull
- 2. Main image This is for the main feature article. The colour scheme of red/black anchors the genre of the magazine as well as the mise en scene of the image. Masthead Features at the top of the contents page. The masthead is in large, capital letters and a white font to stand out against the dark background. This makes the reader aware that it is definitely the contents page Editor’s letter Discusses what is in the magazine this month/week/fortnight. Coverlines Typically relate to the genre of the magazine. In capital letters/highlighted to stand out to the reader, attract them to the articles.
- 3. Subsidary images Subsidary images are included on the contents page to appeal to anyone who is not particularly interested in the main feature of the magazine. Shows that there is a wider variety of content in the magazine. Subheadings/sublines Reveal more about the article. The sublines hint at the contents of the article without giving too much away. This attracts the reader to that article. Headlines Indicates what the article is about. Date Shows the audience when the magazine was released – how new it is.
- 4. Page Number Found next to each headline to show which page the article is on. Typically in chronological order and large in size. Captions on images Explains the image – who it is, what the article is about. Graphic features A red and black colour scheme is used to anchor the rock genre. The images used also expose the genre of the magazine as they feature rock artists.Typography Signifies the genre of the magazine. Different styles of font are used that are all readable. Headings are usually font size 12/13 and sublines size 11.