Contents page analysis - Kerrang!

• The Kerrang! contents page covers one single page. The general structure is quite ordered and organised. There is one main image on the left with most text on the page taking on a list arrangement on the right. This features one column separated by categories such as ‘news’, making the information easy to understand and accessible. Also visible on the page is a competition (over the main image), editors letter (in boxing device under image) and subscription info. A banner is used to separate the page title and date line, catching the readers attention and making it clear to read.

• There is pretty much just on image on this page and it takes up most of the space, meaning the reader is forced to focus on one single area and is not distracted by other elements on the page. This main image is clearly very posed and taken from a photo shoot with artificial lighting, it also relates to the competition featured over the image and this will further engage the reader with an incentive of winning something. There is a speech bubble on the image containing a made up quote which I think helps relate the image and contents page to its target audience, as it gives the photo a more fun and playful feel. There is also two small images accompanied with the editors letter and subscription info, adding further interest to the page.

• Most text on this page varies in font size, type and colour which ensures information is easily accessible and interesting to read. All article names are bold and in capitals making them stand out over the article info which is in lowercase and a much smaller font size. Page numbers next to the listed articles are in a separate colour (red) so are quick and easy to identify. The title of the page is ‘Kerrang! Contents’ and is quite large on a banner at the top of the page, it is also in the same unique font/design as the masthead so would be recognisable to the reader and subconsciously reminds them what magazine they’re reading. Language used on this contents page such as ‘rad-looking’ help give the magazine an identity and further relate to its target audience. Other text visible on this contents page include the date, issue number and credits for the front cover.

• In terms of the colour scheme for this contents page, it very much follows on from the front cover and uses the same mixture of yellow, red, black and white. These colours suit the genre of the magazine and make the magazine appear multi-gender friendly for its genre. Having the background white with black text also makes the text easy to read.