Magazine Analysis: 'Q' Magazine Contents

'Q' Magazine Contents Analysis

Images:

The many images used in the contents page give the reader more information about what is in the magazine and give a greater insight into who the artists are and they type of music featured in the magazine all of which appear as alternative type artists through their costume and some of the stylisation of the images. Through the informative effect created by the use of the many images the audience feel as if they are at the heart of the magazine, the page is easy to navigate while still appearing rebellious through the cluster of images which speaks in terms of the passion the magazine holds not only for it’s readers and it’s artists but the passion it’s audience holds for the music. The image used of Coldplay appears messy and rebellious due to they style of the image with the powder paint this ‘crazy-ness’ reflects the brand of ‘Q’ as being rebellious and so implies of it being an indie-alternative magazine. In my own magazine, I am planning on using a range of different images which promote many different articles in order to create a professional and conventional look similar to that of 'Q' magazine, I will also create a rebellious look in my own photographs similar to that of the photograph of Coldplay displayed in 'Q's contents which I will portray through edgy costume and make-up.

Language:

Through the listing of artists the magazine appears to put the music and it's artists at the forefront of the branding of the magazine and highlight’s their importance to the brand of the magazine and targets an audience who are extremely passionate about music. I will also draw attention to artists names as the main focus of my contents page and cover in order to illustrate the idea that it is the artists that are at the heart of my magazine which is likely to engage an audience who are extremely passionate about music.

Layout: Positioning

The separation of the contents into separate headings creates a clear layout which is easy to read and so makes it easy for the reader, this presents the idea that the magazine really cares about it’s readers and wants them to easily navigate the magazine and find the stories that they want to read. I will also separate the contents of my magazine into separate sections under clear headings in order to make it easier for the reader to navigate the magazine, this can imply of the passion my magazine holds for it's readers and how it wants to make the experience of buying and reading the magazine easy and enjoyable rather than complicated.

Layout: Colour

The use of the red and black colours throughout the page creates a memorable brand image through the use of house style to create an iconic brand and also appears sleek and clear, again making the magazine easy to navigate as well as reflecting the professional established nature of the magazine. In my own magazine I will be using far brighter and vibrant colours however I will be employing a house-style as seen in Rolling Stone through the use of a repetitive colour scheme of pink throughout which will hopefully create a memorable brand-image.