Monday, 5 November 2012

Textual analysis, Contents page, 5

In this contents page, the layout is neat and easy to follow due to the straight columns.
   The title, 'Contents' is in a black box and the writing is yellow. This stands out and can immediately be recognised when looking for the page as it's bright.
   Underneath the word Contents (in the black box) it has in a smaller font and white writing the issue number and the date it was realsed. This is clear but draws less attention which is the intention. 
   The overall appearance of the images gives a 'bad boy' look. The main image is of man with a tatto across his neck, one has a gun, one is  man in a rock concert, etc. The image of the group of boys is named, 'Taste of Chaos' and talk underneath about partying. By looking at these images, it could indicate the target audience. Underneath the images, they all have a page number so it's easier to find where the story is. Also, all of the images are iconic signs.
   There is much more writing on this contents page than the others I have analysed. In the top, left hand corner, there is a paragraph based on metal fans having a good summer if they attend to the events the magazine talks about. This is a way of advertising but giving the magazine more to it than just stories to read.
   The subtitles in the right column are yellow boxes with black writing, opposite to the title. This makes it relate to the colours but gives it an independent look also. The subtiles have various different stories below so it's very easy to find what you want to read.

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