Kerrang! Contents page
analysis
First sight
At first glance the most prominent thing that the reader
is drawn to is the images, the main image and secondary images are mostly
placed in the centre and to the left of the page, therefore you are drawn in to
the imagery and then secondly the text and information.
Main image
Furthermore the main image is an indirect glance making the character and
article deep and meaningful therefore making the reader more intrigued. Also
the colours associated with this image are white giving more of a focus on the
face.
Text/Font
the text is manly
fitted around the images making in insignificant as it is a minor focus,
although the colour on the left side on the page has a contrasting effect with
to very different colours (black and yellow) which therefore makes the
information stand out, these are also colours of Kerrang fitting in well with
the colour scheme which can signify passion, darkness and vibrancy.
Secondary images
Are framed by a
subtle black outline and then a column to make it more structured and easy to
follow, in addition they are significantly smaller than the main image making
it known that they are not apart of the main article, but are still included in
the magazine. Finally they are of stars of the articles following which are
displayed in many different shots to present the featured at their best angle.
Content
information
Similarly the
content information is framed in a column style which is a fairly usual design
for a magazine contents page; page numbers are present with background
information of the article to direct the reader to the magazine content-Usually
this gives more insight towards the articles in the magazine than the front
page.
Editor’s letter
This is set away
from all the other content in this page this can give it a sense of superior
significance as it is a letter giving the editor credibility(and experiences) ,
telling the reader what is going to be talked about in more detail through out
the magazine.
Master
head/Contents header
The contents header
is mostly there to be basically referred to as the contents page, however it
also has implications of being part of the brand identity of the magazine as
the text and colours keep with its theme.
