Monday, 8 December 2014

Contents Page Analysis – KERRANG!


Conventions: This page stays “Contents” at the top and includes an editors review as well as enlarged page numbers for certain pictures.  It also has an advert promoting itself (as a magazine)

Columns: All three columns are in use as the contents and editors review takes up the space across the page this is also another convention.

Regulars: Always ever present in a music magazine would be a “gig guide” the few pages that tell you all the upcoming gigs and concerts being performed across the world as this magazine is distributed worldwide.

Page Numbers: With two main pictures on the contents page and enlarged page numbers these are obviously the main features of the magazine and what is special about it in this issue.

Pictures: There are many pictures on the contents page; this includes the editor, the main features of the magazine and their own advertisement prompting people to subscribe and confirm their commitment to the following 3 issues.

Logo: No logos appear at present.

Font: The font used is all sans serif, this may cause a more casual feel, as a serif font seems more fancy and associated to formal newspapers. They stand out when bold and make a statement.

Language: This magazine uses direct language that is straightforward and understandable, there are not many words that are shortened and the sentences are full and complete unlike that of a teen magazine.

Colours: The three colours black, red, white and yellow are used and seem fairly “dark” – the stereotypical rock image is conveyed through the choice of colours and how they are used.


Adverts: The only advert shown is for their own magazine KERRANG! They are promoting the idea that they could get the next three issues for a discounted price and the ability to view it on the app store, and secure your issue.

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