Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Again this Kerrang contents page has a blocky theme but is also image dominated within that blocky theme. Throughout the front cover there are only 3 main colours (yellow, black and white) used to keep the house style,  and again with the use of black and yellow with the main word ‘contents’ to make it stand out and keep in with the colour scheme. This black block and yellow writing is a key feature throughout the whole contents page to  make it easier to read and for the format to look clean and well presented. There is also a quote on the contents page from a specific band that has been interviewed in the magazine, that has been shown on the contents page for a tasted of what’s to come throughout the magazine and for you to get a personal feel from the band. Next to the block images are the bands names in bold which stand out and is easy for the reader to see, next the bands names are the page numbers so the readers can immediately see where to find it. The main image used is the main article for this issue of Kerrang, the image is large enough to draw attention to it, which is what the magazine wants the readers to do. From getting the attention from the reader on to the main image there eyes will automatically go to the other smaller images around that and read the stories connected to those images. There is more than one image because a stereotypical rock magazine contents page has a blocky theme with different images from gigs. 
From this analysis of  contents page I will use the blocky theme as it seems to be a recurring convention of rock contents pages., but also have it imaged dominated within the blocky theme. I will also be keeping in with 3 main colours: black, red and white. Having a key theme throughout the contents page such as the black block with yellow writing is important, as it will put the readers mind at ease and they will not be overpowered with information. Also it will make everything easier to read as it will be more clear for the reader. A quote from the main interview will be featured on the contents page so the readers know what the feel of the magazine is and can create a personal connection with the band before even reading the article as they’re directly talking to the reader.

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