Dp analysis
- 1. • CVI (Centre of visual interest): The red is a reflection of the magazine’s colour scheme, also to his new album “The Blueprint lll”. His costume and shades being black invites stern connotations. His classic shades reveal a sign of wealth which is reinforced by his simple chain, this suggests he doesn’t need to flaunt his possessions to validate his success, which is common among males. • Pull quote: adds a personal touch. Artists directly speaking to fans. The rectangular bar resembling what appears on his album cover. • Neutral pose: not phased by obstacles in his career path. • Background information which offers an insight to Jay-Z’s lifestyle. • Magazine logo & title: Being small proposes how recognizable it is to those who have an interest in music, as well as others who may not be. The colour scheme is • Issue number: consistent and derives from this emblem. • Heading: article’s main title. • Negative space: used to separate the heading and article. • The artist name: In the same colour as the logo, reflecting his occupation as a rapper and who the article is about. • Drop cap: used to appeal to the consumers interest. Also to distinguish where a new paragraph commences. • Q magazine’s website. • Body: consisting of an interview with Jay-Z. • Magazine date of issue: to inform the consumers.
- 2. The colour scheme for this magazine feature • CVI: The biggest object on the page, consisting of colours portrayed in the circular shapes to the left on the page. Knowles’ pose has bold connation's, further developed by her attire which again explores how brave and confident she is as an individual. Her appearance is also well maintained, signifying her femininity! • Caption: Offers a better insight to the life Solange Knowles leads, and a personal touch. • Heading: The biggest font on the page, which draws reference to the celebrity feature which is the important tool to gain consumers interest. • Magazine title & logo: Being miniature emphasises • Credits: in case anyone is fond of how recognizable it is to consumers their work • Secondary images: The poses invite care free connotation’s. • Feature: Small font; easy for the audience to read, when up close. • Page Number: Informative for consumers • Negative space: Creates a slick look, as well as separating text from the important celebrity feature. • Pull quote: brings a personal touch to the article. Allows the artist to directly connect with fans. • Background information: a peer to the artists lifestyle.
- 3. • CVI: A huge image which is bound to strike a readers, prior • Pull quote: A tool made use of, to bridge the gap between the music artist and to its’ size in comparison to other items on the page. their fans. The quote asserts personalisation to the article, enabling fans to identify His glasses offers the idea of innocence and youth with the artists lifestyle. identification, however • Secondary image: As the the colour gold has CVI of the Lupe Fiasco prestige as well as does not conform the expensive connotations. image of a rapper, the Being prestige usually secondary image relates to the idea of represents him in someone or something action, performing at a gig. being valued due to their I state this contents, suggesting this as, stereotypically we (the Artist has teachings we audience) assume all can learn or appreciate. rappers are masculine in • Heading: Biggest the sense of having either font, as it refers to the bulging muscles or celebrity feature which tattoos, perhaps both is of highest etc., but this artist importance. challenges those ideas and supports the prestige • Credits: In the event of connotations of the colour an institution liking any gold. work carried out. • Negative space: Creates • Page Number: A clear • Feature: Contains small sized font; when a slick look, as well as indication for customers separating text from the • Magazine title & logo: It’s small size signifies its’ up close it is easier to read. important celebrity importance to the industry and familiarity to feature. consumers.
- 4. • CVI: The biggest image, conveying a band member performing at an event. This picture shows the artist wearing shades, which shows how he does not care what people think as many would state how state how silly that is as the sun is not present indoors. His shaved head, apparent muscles, tattoos, dog tag chain, and apparent veins demonstrate his masculinity which is vital with a persona a rock star possesses, as they are generally aggressive and • Magazine title & logo: It is eccentric. situated its’ own box, which • Heading: Appears in a reinforces their niche audience. different font type and bigger, compared to the rest of the article. This separates it from the remaining content of the article, also as it draws reference to its’ well known music artist feature. • Caption: Allocates fans with a • Pull quote: Lends a brief summary of what the artist intimate account to their endured during that event. experiences, for fans to feel connected to the artist(s). • Body: May appear incredibly small, but is readable when in person. • Feature: Also appears small, but is readable close to it. A personal account enables fans to establish a connection with one of the band members, but also gains knowledge of the band as a whole. • Page Number: Navigation system for the consumers to comprehend. • Magazine title & logo: Small to state the brands credit, and does not need to as publicised as it featured again at the top right of this double page spread.