Contents page analysis

Flash - Additional information about the content - Allow readers to understand the topic better

Slanting a story - The layout of the page (spray paint, lined paper) and the topics displayed have been chosen respective of the magazine's audience, in this case students

Buzz words - 'Exclusive', suggesting unique coverage of certain story to which no other magazine is covering - entice reader

Slanting a Story - Writing a story with the magazine's audience in mind - "Gossip" (typical form of youthful communication) - "Common Room" referencing the common place for student socialisation

Bleed - Extension of image beyond the type area to edge of the page

Front cover analysis

Buzz words – ‘Exclusive’ – suggesting it is the only magazine to cover this story

Central Image – The main image. Red dress contrasts the white background to make the image stand out to grab the reader.

Bleed - extension of illustration beyond the type area to edge of page

Masthead - Title of the magazine at the top of front cover - Bold colour to contrast white background

Plugs - Information about smaller stories given on the cover - Stories relevant to issue date (summer - surfing)

Teaser/Puff - Short phrase (GLAM) to entice the reader, tempt the reader to buy it

Skyline - Sell words (HIP, HOT AND HAPPENING) found at the top of the magazine

Cover lines - Information about the most important and biggest articles in the magazine. Main cover line sually linked with central image. Puff – Small phrase ‘viva

Cuba’ in yellow font surrounded by a bright pink circle to attract reader but also to boost magazine image.

Also references additional information about possible holidays to Cuba - Flash

Slanting a Story - Writing a story with the magazine's audience in mind - "First Years" and "A* Students" - directly addressing certain groups of students to make them feel more involved in the content of the magazine

Bleed - Extension of image beyond the type area to edge of the page

Buzz words - 'BRAND NEW' - the text is in capitals alerting the reader that the item is new and, the fact that they could win an iPod might entice them anyway.

Anchorage – Images on the right (circled red) are supported by text on the left to give the reader a better insight into what is specifically being referenced.

Graphic Features – smaller images to add interest to the teasers (smaller stories) found in the magazine to entice the reader.

Cover lines - Information about the most important and biggest articles in the magazine. Main cover line sually linked with central image.

Skyline - Sell words (HIP, HOT AND HAPPENING) found at the top of the magazine

Central Image – The main image.

Bleed - extension of illustration beyond the type area to edge of page

Plugs - Information about smaller stories given on the cover - Stories relevant to issue date (summer - surfing)

Teaser/Puff - Short phrase (GLAM) to entice the reader, tempt the reader to buy it

Masthead - Title of magazine - Bright green contrasts the dark grey background to grab the reader's attention

Puff – Small word ‘Splat’ in yellow font surrounded by a bright pink ‘paint splat’ to attract reader but also to boost magazine image