Q Contents Page Analysis (D.P 6&7)

Picture Total - 10
Regulars - 10 & Q review
Features - 13
Colour scheme - Red, White & Black (Matching front cover)

The main image is of Paul McCartney which links back to the front cover. Here he is hiding behind a black wall where as on the front cover he is hiding behind his own black jacket. The repetition of his face represents how much he is dominating the magazine with a 27 page edition.

The large images show the audience that they are the double page features and attracts them to flick through and have a read. The smaller images show one double page feature and one double page regular. The image for the regular 34 shows a new artist and dedicates a whole page introducing the new artist.

The colour scheme, red, white and black has continued from the front cover to the contents to also create continuity and maintain a recognisable house style for the magazine. The black writing contrasts the white background and the dividing red lines highlight the title of each feature/regular. The use of red writing emphasises certain stories that the institution wants the audience to see.

The different sized numbers also help emphasise certain features in the magazine. Paul McCartney's issue has the biggest font, then Richard Ashcroft, the Courteeners, Malcolm McLaren and the rest all the same sized. This is to put the issues in a hyeraki of importance in acceptance to the ideology of the magazine. It is similar to a news show where they would call out the headlines in order of most important to the ideology of the news show.

the large, thick, red strap line along the top highlights the masthead, "Q Contents". The simple title makes it easier for the reader to locate and scan down. On the right and side they have decided to incorporate a small image of this issues front cover and the issue number "287". On the bottom there is the q website address asking readers to subscribe and along the left hand side there is the photography credits.

Summary of Analysis
From analysing this contents page I have learned that a contents can be two pages. I have also learned how to use large and small images in an appropriate way and the same with font size. I have also found that continuity with images and colour schemes is highly important to create an effective house style throughout. I have also found out how to subtly credit photographers and how to advertise subscriptions and website addresses.