Front Cover
Language-The language contained on the front cover of this issue is a very bold masthead. The masthead has the name of the magazine in a bold white font with a vivid red background. This will show that it is very recognisable to the reader. Also, on the top left of the page there is a large white title of the name of the group that is posing as the main image on the front cover. This is good to use on a magazine front cover because it captures the main artist that is going to be presented in that issue. Underneath this there is a caption that is one of the questions on the double page spread in the magazine. This is in a black font and stands off the grey background. Situated underneath this in blue and white fonts is the other main features that are going to be included within this issue. On the left hand side of the front cover, is a quote from Nick Jagger who did an interview for the magazine. The quote again is in a black font similarly like the other quote. The name of the person is highlighted in blue. In this magazine there is two front covers. On the front cover there is only one image and this is a long shot image of Muse the main feature in the magazine. Also contained is a barcode, the date in this case the month it was published, the price and a website for the magazine also.
On the other side of the magazine there is another front cover. This front cover has the same layout as the other front cover. The only difference with this is that the writing is not in blue but is red.
Ideology-The meaning behind the front cover is that when both covers are side by side one another it shows that the bands are versing each other. This can be proven by at the top right corner on each version there is "In the red corner" "In the blue corner". The main three colours used are red, blue and white which resemble the colours on the union jack flag. As Q magazine are advertising British bands this is iconography they have chosen the colours they have. After researching Q magazine on the institutions website, I have found that they portray themselves as not just music listeners and have other interests, it shows that the audience don't dedicate themselves to music all of the time. After further research I have found out that the credentials of the magazine is that the proportion of males to females reading the magazine is 68% male and 32% female, this shows that the magazine is aimed mainly at males. It also tells me that the median age of the reader of the magazine is 29, showing that the audience is young and the content should be to suit this age group. This is also known as demographics. I have also found out from research that Q's magazine relates to topics such as Glastonbury, meaning on the basis of psychogrpahics people who read the magazine are interested in similar events.
Institution-The institution of the magazine is Bauer. After researching this company I have found out that this publishing company also publish music magazines such as Kerrang and Mojo.
Institution-The institution of the magazine is Bauer. After researching this company I have found out that this publishing company also publish music magazines such as Kerrang and Mojo.
Audience-The audience of this magazine is people who are interested in artists such as Plan B, Scissor Sisters and The Sex Pistols. When researching the magazine on the publishers website it is classified in the section of men's entertainment, so therefore this magazine is then mainly aimed at men. I believe the typical age range of people who buy Q magazine is 15-24. This is because the artists that are included within this magazine is aimed at this age range. Also the cost of the magazine per month is aimed at this target audience.
Representation-This magazine is represented by the main image on the front cover. It shows that these types of groups would be stereotypically placed in this genre of music. The genre supports big bands such as Muse and U2 and this is why they have been placed on the front cover.
Contents Page
Language-The contents page is layed out on to two pages. These two pages include a lot of media language. The writing of what is going to be contained in the contents pages is divided into two columns, these are features and regulars. In both of the columns the title of what each page is going to include is in a black, bold font, with the page number alongside it. Then a thick red line underlines this and underneath a brief summary is included about what is going to be included on that page. Along the top of the page is a banner including the "Q" logo symbol and the issue number. In the middle of the two pages there are 7 separate images. These images illustrate what stories are going to be included in the magazine. Next to each of these images is the page number of what each feature is on. At the top right hand corner of the contents page it shows the two front covers side by side. The main image used on the contents page is a member of U2 and a member of the Muse, which where the two bands that where shown on the front cover. This repetition shows that the main focus in this edition of the magazine. The image used here is a medium close up image and shows the both of them looking at one another in a sort of versus way, similar again to the front cover. There is also a red spot in the middle of the page containing details of a competition of a prize giveaway. This is another reason why people would want to read this magazine. The final piece of media language used is that each page number has the magazines name next to it with the release date. This is the same look as what the X Factor magazine has gone for. There is a constant theme to the front cover of the magazine by using the same colours, this shows that the magazine is aiming for a professional look and that it keeps a constant flow throughout.
Ideology-The meaning behind the contents page is that it is advertising what stories are going to be included in this issue. The stories included will be interesting to the audience who buy this magazine as it will be about the certain music genre the magazine aims to.
Institution-The institution of the magazine is Bauer. After researching this company I have found out that this publishing company also publish music magazines such as Kerrang and Mojo.
Audience-The audience of this magazine is people who are interested in artists such as Plan B, Scissor Sisters and The Sex Pistols. When researching the magazine on the publishers website it is classified in the section of men's entertainment, so therefore this magazine is then mainly aimed at men. I believe the typical age range of people who buy Q magazine is 15-24. This is because the artists that are included within this magazine is aimed at this age range. Also the cost of the magazine per month is aimed at this target audience.
Representation-The representation of the contents page is the images used. The bands and artists used on these pages show what type of music genre Q magazine is aiming at. By using these bands we can identify the music genre of the magazine more easily.
Double Page Spread
Language-The language contained on the double page spread is that on the left hand page the top half of the magazine is a picture of Muse, the band that appeared on the front cover. It appears that the band are joking and having a laugh with each other. Inset to this there is a smaller image of one of the band members with another music star. The writing on the double page spread is sectioned into columns. The first column and a half introduces in the story and sort of "sets the scene" into the question and answer section layout. The questions are in a bold black font, following this underneath a red bold font is used to address the name and location of where the question has come from. A response then is produced by a band member and there name is highlighted in the same black bold text. This is constant throughout the double page. A picture of a photograph and an image of a scone is then used, these relate to answers written within the interview. A caption is next to them to identify why they are there. A quote is highlighted in a bold italics font. This quote is chosen as it is interesting news to the audience reading the magazine. By highlighting important parts of the text, it will interest the reader and not make them flick past the page and to read the story. At the top of the page a golden banner is used to represent the title cash for questions. Also again at the bottom of the page, similar to the contents page is the page number including the "Q" logo. The website is also included this time alongside it.
Ideology-The ideology behind this is that the band are answering questions. This is the chance for their fans to ask questions and find out about the band. The images used on the pages illustrate this information to.By Q magazine placing a question and answer format they are getting the audience involved.
Institution-The institution of the magazine is Bauer. After researching this company I have found out that this publishing company also publish music magazines such as Kerrang and Mojo.
Audience-The audience of this magazine is people who are interested in artists such as Plan B, Scissor Sisters and The Sex Pistols. When researching the magazine on the publishers website it is classified in the section of men's entertainment, so therefore this magazine is then mainly aimed at men. I believe the typical age range of people who buy Q magazine is 15-24. This is because the artists that are included within this magazine is aimed at this age range. Also the cost of the magazine per month is aimed at this target audience.
Representation-The double page spread is represented by the band in the interview. This band are put across as happy and joking because of the main image on the left hand page of the spread. This represents to the audience that they have a good connection established between them.
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