Analysis of Q Front Cover

Q is a magazine that covers all different types of music, making it a very versatile music magazine, appealing to all music fans. This is reflected through the use of three major stars from different genres of music being featured on the front cover. To anchor this image are the salmon coloured strap lines, matching the colours of the centre heading at the top of the page and the background colour of the listings of other artists included within the magazine. This shows a theme in colour. The strap lines state boldly the names of the three artists. Underneath each of these is a quote taken from interviews with them from inside the magazine. The masthead is situated on the top left hand side of the page and uses a large font. As the magazine's name uses only one letter, it becomes bolder as it is large in comparison to other words and images on the page. The letter 'Q' is printed in white onto a red square, therefore making red the dominant colour of this masthead. The red contrasts with the white used for the lettering and background. As well as the top and bottom strip lines being black, the artists in the main image are dressed in black, contrasting with the other three colours involved, maintaining the colour consistency throughout. Adding weight to the top strip is a brief description of this issue's main focus point, highlighted by the use of the salmon coloured circle. To the right there is a red circle containing the number '42', and below in a smaller font is information on their music reviews. Attached to this is a smaller black circle. Within this is an even smaller font giving information on a particular artist featured in this magazine.

Analysis of MOJO contents page

The contents page of MOJO is simple. It lists its contents down the right hand side, each under a specific category (heading). The left hand side is filled with photographs and other images linking in with the magazine. These pictures are arranged in a collage format instead of lined next to one another in an organised fashion. They are chosen to peak the curiosity of the reader. The captions are also purposefully witty or mysterious. The bottom space is dedicated to a section on the issues contributors. Each small paragraph are mini biographies of each individual. There are different colours used for the different aspects of the contents, i.e. page numbers in gold and headers in red, actual contents in black. This adds clarity. The sections of the contents are separated into 'regulars' (i.e obituaries, reader's letters), a section that concentrates on recalling events in pop music in a particular year, and the bulk of the magazine comes under the third heading – 'The MOJO Filter' – which features reviews of current albums, DVDs, books etc. Thus the regular reader will know exactly where to turn to for his/her favourite section whilst the new reader will turn to whatever item appeals to him/her.