Task 2 and 3
- 1. FRONT COVER ANALYSIS – VIBE AND BILLBOARD
- 2. VIBE FRONT COVER ANALYSIS The mast head uses a gradient colour from Within the use of rule of thirds black to red, these are stereotypically Eminem is centred in the page masculine colours that would automatically showing his importance to the entice a male audience. article. As the text is in the left and right thirds and in smaller The cover main cover line uses large font of writing than the main cover line it “Eminem” showing star power and enticing shows the issue is based around the audience as he is a star. Moreover the him again showing his importance. other cover lines are placed around the The cover line “Vicodin. Valium. main image showing the importance of the Methadone” suggests the use of artist as they frame him. They build a house drugs showing a rough time that style of grey, black and red reaching a male Eminem has had and the caption audience. “I literally almost died” would The header uses more star power and make the reader question why names of famous artists to entice the and would therefore want to read audience further as it shows there is more on. famous people inside the magazine and Moreover the other cover lines things to find out about these people. suggest a magazine/issue based Moreover it would target people interested on rap which would appeal to in rap as it uses a flasher on the banner males as it is likely males would be saying “the real rap” giving the impression attracted to a rap magazine. that it is a special rap issue. Moreover more star power is used with names such as “Lil The main image uses Eminem as star Wayne” and “Swagga Jack” which power. He has a stern facial expression would be people who are well with his arms crossed giving the impression known within the rap genre giving he is strong and making him seem the opportunity for the reader to intimidating. This would appeal to an have more of a personal insight audience of males as they would also want into the rap industry of which they to be this was and to be seen as may find popular. intimidating to other males and may feel they can relate to him whilst also wanting to read more about his story due to him being famous and an aspirational figure.
- 3. BILLBOARD FRONT COVER ANALYSIS The mast head of billboard is positioned across the top third of the page behind the main image yet still shown on the left and right thirds of the page. The colours in the round letters of the mast head become a recognisable brand for the reader and would attract younger teenage audiences as it features bright colours. The main image is centred in the page, using star power of Taylor Swift this again would appeal to a young teenage audience, whilst the positioning of the main image over the mast head puts attention primarily on Taylor Swift. The main cover line is large in the bottom right third of the page, using a recognisable name in large font to grab the readers attention and beneath referring to her as a queen creating a figure the audience of young teenagers could aspire towards again focussing the cover on the star. The other cover lines are positioned up the left third of the page around the main image giving the reader an insight into what is in the magazine. Some large copy is used on the cover lines to draw the reader in, as they use one word in bold font, this would grab the attention of the reader making them look in detail at the cover lines, of which would entice the reader further to buy the magazine. Finally the house style of the magazine uses black for the mast head with blue and yellow in the circular letters drawing attention to the reade3r through the use of bright colours whilst again familiarising a reader with the brand. Moreover the cover lines are in yellow and white font, which may be seen as more feminine colours which would entice a younger female audience.
- 4. CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS – VIBE AND BILLBOARD
- 5. VIBE CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS The mast head of vibe is placed in the top right third of the page creating a sense of familiarity. The heading "contents" is written in large font matching the house style of the magazine alongside the mast head catching the readers attention as it is large and bold covering the logo of the magazine which is in a low key lighting to help brand the magazine. The main image in positioned in the bottom uses star power based on the front cover and shows a man with a lot of jewellery showing he is rich, he looks intimidating which a male teenage reader would aspire to be like. Finally the contents is listed down the left third of the page in white text standing out from the background, yet being understated due to the main image and size of the headings which shows the importance primarily of the artist photographed.
- 6. BILLBOARD CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS The billboard contents page features a house style of blue and white, this matches the blue in the mast head familiarising the brand of billboard. The heading “contents” is placed across the top right third of the page in black standing out from the white background giving a clear instruction to the reader it’s the contents page. Moreover three secondary images are placed below the heading, using star power this familiarises the reader with them and makes them want to read on as there are inspirational figures featured in the magazine. Moreover the main image is used along side with star power positioned to the left of the page, contrasting with the white background attention is drawn to the larger picture making the reader want to read the main article of the magazine. Furthermore the contents page features a chart with the best selling albums and singles in, this would interest the reader as they open the magazine they have information on the charts and music industry straight away. Finally the contents is listed through the centre of the page positioned around the main image. Using blue headings which draw attention to the reader and familiarise them with the brand the contents is listed in black underneath. Across the bottom third of the page features online events and general events to excite the audience. Overall the contents page gives the reader a large amount of information about inside the magazine and shows what they could enjoy within the magazine.
- 7. DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD ANALYSIS - BILLBOARD
- 8. DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD ANAYLSIS - BLENDER The double page spread from The main image on the double Billboard magazine is headed in page spread takes up the entire the top centre third of the page, right page of the spread whilst it is in large black writing the background overlaps behind standing out from the pale gray the article on the left page. The background it catches the use of star power using Amy readers eye automatically. The Whinehouse gives the reader a use of what seems to be a familiar and inspirational figure dripping ink font would give the making them want to read the impression of a tattoo parallel article as they would see the with the heading “Amy’s Ink large main image straight away as House” this would be seen as it takes up the left and centre cool having a tattoo to a young third of the page, with her face audience. Moreover the use of taking the top third of the page it star power is apparent in the gives a large image of her for the header calling her “Amy” only the audience to familiarise use of a first name would give themselves with enticing them to the audience a more personal read the article. Moreover The relationship with the artist. use of a grey scale picture gives a The use of the writing in two quirky image to the double page columns gives the reader spread which would entice a something easy to read. As young reader who may want to Billboard is aimed towards a be different and aspire to be The article itself tells a story of Amy’s arrival somewhere. The younger audience they would not different like the star featured in article gives a strong sense that Amy is special and different from want to read a lot and would be the article. others. It also gives the impression she is a down to earth star, more interested in pictures which would entice the reader further as it would allow a more therefore information is given to personal relationship with the star and moreover the magazine as a the reader in easy to read, small whole. columns.