Contents page analysis of shout

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Main title; This includes the words 'What's inside?' which indicates to the target audience that this page includes details of what they can find within the magazine. This is in black font and is the biggest and main text on the page, making it stand out. Fonts; The page uses a variety of fonts to make each text stand out and seem unique. This will appeal to the audience as the target audinece will think that each text is different and is about a different topic. Rule of thirds/Layout; The contents page does not use the typical rule of thirds. Instead, the editor has used two seperate columns. In the first column; on the left, there is a picture of the front cover with page numbers attached and a snipet of what is inside. In the second column; on the right, there is more about what is in the magazine, in detail There is also a section about posters and freebies in this column. The editor has left spaces so that the page does not seem too cluttered and so that the target audinece can read with ease. Page numbers; The image of the front cover is followed by arrows with page numbers attached.This allows the target audience to directly follow from what they see on the front cover. This is effective because this front cover was what caught their attention first and they will want to know where they can find the main cover lines etc. Article; T his small article addresses the tagret audience and it seems like it has been written by the editorial which will intrigue the audience as they will want an opnion from the magazine team themselves. Masthead; The mastead from the front cover is not included on the contents page which is unusual. But, this is because they have used a unique idea to include a picture of the front cover on this contents page which includes the masthead so the target audience will already know that this is part of the same magazine. Sub-headings; These sub headings postioned on the bottom of the right hand side of the page include an in depth detail of what else is inside of the magazine so that it appears appealing to all types of audiences with all types of different interests so at least one of these sub-headings will attract sombody. The editor has used a thin black font but has underlined it in pink so that it stands out more on the page. Main image; The main image is of the front cover which is interesting as this is unique to a magazine and this is rarely used. This is because all of the main images and cover lines are included on the front cover so no extra images are particularly needed here. And, the audience can easily find their way around the magazine this way.

Transcript of Contents page analysis of shout

Main title; This includes the words 'What's inside?' which indicates to the target audience that this page includes details of what they can find within the magazine. This is in black font and is the biggest and main text on the page, making it stand out.

Fonts; The page uses a variety of fonts to make each text stand out and seem unique. This will appeal to the audience as the target audinece will think that each text is different and is about a different topic.

Rule of thirds/Layout; The contents page does not use the typical rule of thirds. Instead, the editor has used two seperate columns. In the first column; on the left, there is a picture of the front cover with page numbers attached and a snipet of what is inside. In the second column; on the right, there is more about what is in the magazine, in detail There is also a section about posters and freebies in this column. The editor has left spaces so that the page does not seem too cluttered and so that the target audinece can read with ease.

Page numbers; The image of the front cover is followed by arrows with page numbers attached.This allows the target audience to directly follow from what they see on the front cover. This is effective because this front cover was what caught their attention first and they will want to know where they can find the main cover lines etc.

Article; This small article addresses the tagret audience and it seems like it has been written by the editorial which will intrigue the audience as they will want an opnion from the magazine team themselves.

Masthead; The mastead from the front cover is not included on the contents page which is unusual. But, this is because they have used a unique idea to include a picture of the front cover on this contents page which includes the masthead so the target audience will already know that this is part of the same magazine.

Sub-headings; These sub headings postioned on the bottom of the right hand side of the page include an in depth detail of what else is inside of the magazine so that it appears appealing to all types of audiences with all types of different interests so at least one of these sub-headings will attract sombody. The editor has used a thin black font but has underlined it in pink so that it stands out more on the page.

Main image; The main image is of the front cover which is interesting as this is unique to a magazine and this is rarely used. This is because all of the main images and cover lines are included on the front cover so no extra images are particularly needed here. And, the audience can easily find their way around the magazine this way.