Analysing a Music Magazine Article...
Image...
- One main image, the artist is looking at the camera giving a direct address to the audience this draws the audience in and gives a personal feel.
- It is not the typical image as it is not a studio shot this makes it stand out and look different.
- The photo is taken in an everyday place but her dress is very flashy and elegant, showing juxtaposition perhaps suggesting that even the most normal people can become stars!
- The image has been editted and made high contrast making it stand out.
- Dress looks expencive suggesting VIP / Celebrity.
Headlines...
- Bold and large fonts making the heading stand out from the article writting.
- Sans-serif font - this suggests young, modern, young and hip artist also hinting at the type of audience.
- Besides the image the headline is the biggest thing on the page suggesting importance.
Subheadings...
- Bold sans-serif font makes it stand out but not as much as the headline because it isn't used to capture attention.
- Gives you a quick insight into the article.
- Use of quotes gives a more personal feel / interatction with the audience.
Tone...
- Un chatty tone makes you feel informed
- Dominat informative tone.
- Not very personal the subheadings mislead you.
- Straight to the point.
Language Feature...
- Quotes
- Rhetorical Questions
- Written in first person
Page Layout...
- Writing is in a coloum
- Coloum and headlines are to the right.
- Quote on the image
- Image takes up most of the page.
Other...
- Uses callouts to grab attention
- Hazard tape along the top of the magazine suggesting danger.
- Advertising tour, Mismag tour - and example of a brand extention.
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