Q Contents page

 

 

 

The contents page is split into two major sections the left side being text and the right the main image which in this case is 'The Courtneers' and English indie rock band who  will appeal to the magazines audience.

The page layout is very organised unlike other magazines where the page is shaped in more of a collage with pictures and headline stories overlapping.  However for my magazine as the genre is pop and the target audience is for a younger generation I will use overlapping pictures as I think it looks very aesthetically pleasing and is effective at drawing peoples attention in.

The 'Q' in the top left corner also helps anchor the brands image and house style with the red, black and white colour scheme which is used throughout the magazine. There is also the magazines website address in the top corner which shows that the brand is keeping up with trends as many people now use and can access the internet easily. Also another aspect of the contents page that supports the magazine house style is the 'Every month' section as this is repeated in the magazine and includes subscriptions which shows that Q magazine is a multi-platform magazine.

The main image dominates the page using a extreme long shot of the band, there facial expressions are straight however they are making direct eye contact with the audience. Underneath the caption 'The Courtneers' is a quote from the band themselves which adds a personal touch and may engage the reader to read the interview and find out why he said the quote.

The text on the left hand side includes some of the main page titles and numbers, these may have been chosen as they are either exclusive interviews so the audience feel like they have a personal relationship with their favourite band/artist. Also it makes the magazine easier to navigate and you know on what page you can access the information. The titles are in bold which allow them to stand out against the other text.