Contents and dps anlysis

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Use of features/sublines/sections – The connotations of the use of these features entice in the audience by telling what stories will be covered in this particular issue.

Use of the large main image – This dominates the page so to attract the attention of the reader of key cover line in the issue that will be covered. The connotations of this image due to it covering the page tells the size of the importance of the star included.

Use of brand recognition – The connotations of this brand recognition expresses so the reader can appreciate what the magazine in terms of house style. As well as the use of their colour scheme to gain this branding to express to the readers.

Use of blank space – This is key to making this contents page worker because it is mainly focused around the main image. This connotes the importance of the star being on this contents page that need to a full a clear image of him with the cover lines next to him on the page.

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‘repeat’ (Steve Neale – 1980) and why?

• The use of a Large main image because it stands out from the page and allows the readers to view who the main cover line/ headline will be about.

• The use of brand recognition on the page is key because it allows the magazine establish its magazine in the market in terms colour scheme and use of its masthead.

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A large image is used to attract the attention of the reader so he or she carries on reading rather than looking for another one to read.

The masthead is included to keep consistent with the house style. This is to have good continuity.

The page number is introduced here to refer to the reader which page they are on so it’s easier to navigate

The colour scheme used on the page keep consistent with the house style of the magazine.

The heading of the article is one of the largest texts on the pages because it is introducing the story to the reader.

The text is positioned in a standard layout on the page but with the text being split across the page with the bold text breaking up the standard text was clever idea by the designer to attract the eyes of the reader

The use of dead space around the image gives effect to the audience of focusing on the artist. This makes sure that the image is the main convention to attract the readers eye.

A brief introduction will relate to the content of the article and inform about the latest in celebrities life.

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‘repeat’ (Steve Neale – 1980) and why?

• The image is taking up the right page and is the key convention to attract the audience. This expresses the importance of the image.

• The use of the masthead at the bottom left of the page makes the page look fit for purpose.

• The use of page numbers and mastheads creates brand recognition which is key for a new magazine.

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A large image is used to attract the eye of the reader so they are always interested in the article, with medium long shot being used gives the reader the full view of the stars.

The colours used on these pages keep consistent to the house style of the magazine

A brief introduction will relate to the content of the article and inform about the latest in celebrities life.

The heading of the article is the largest text on the pages because its purpose is to tell the audience what the article is about and keeps to the house style.

The page number is introduced here to refer to the reader which page they are on so they can navigate around the magazine.

The masthead is included to keep with the house style.

The text is positioned next to the image and the use of the drop cap too show the contrast of the size of the story about the stars. This is once again clever editing again by the editor so to get into the minds of the reader.

The shape of the article could entice in the imagination of the reader because of the contrast in shape of the text and image which allows the reader to think that the article will get right to the point straight away.

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‘repeat’ (Steve Neale – 1980) and why?

• The shape of the article is a real eye catcher due to the main image taking up most of the page and then the actual story is filling up the rest of the space well.

• Also the brand recognition with the page number and the mastheads in the bottom corners is good for a magazine.