Task 1a ANALYSE THE FRONT COVER

The header summarises the main artist that will feature in

the magazine. As the genre of the magazine is associated
with rock, these would normally be rock bands. However,
Dizzee Rascal goes against this convention broadening the
audience.
The masthead NME clearly stands out at the top of the
page- it takes up about a tenth of the magazine layout.
The font used is a dramatic font style (from the Dafont
site). It uses an abbreviation of the magazine simplifying it
for the audience.
The rule of thirds rule has been used to add interest to
the target audience. The cover/main image dominates
the page making it look fuller and busier reflecting the
genre and unconventional audience.
The main sell line anchors the main image so that the
right things are seen by the audience (Dizzee Rascal). The
font is big and bold making it sound out. Im spreading
joy around the world, man!
The main image is a long-shot of the artist
(model) Dizzee Rascal but him crouching down
clearly labelled with the large caption placed in
the middle of the page. It uses direct mode of
address with a happy face, pointing to the
audience directly making them feel like it was
made especially for them. His arms are coming
out creating a grabbing/hugging effect which
connotes with happiness.
Barcode, price and data/issue number are all vital
elements of a magazine. Its at the bottom of the page,
making it out the way and not too visible.
16 page Autumn tour special is inserted above
the magazine as a banner telling the audience
exactly what is expected in the magazine.
The footer of the page is a list of Rock bands
(relating to the genre rock). This broadens the
audience as it attracts audiences who favourite
the artists, it also shows theres a lot more
going on in the magazine. Analyse
The puff has been used on the left third of the
magazine, to draw attention to the news
making it stand out. It also creates a bit of edge
to make the magazine unique.
The top of the magazine also sits another list of
artists which feature in the magazine.
The outfit the model is wearing is quite casual casual
and reflects the magazine (mise-en-scene). He is
wearing a sleeveless top which shows off his tattoo,
this connotes he is rebellious.
Colour scheme used is mainly red, white and black.
These are all bold colours making it stand out. The
white font are all in white font, which is also the
colour of his vest, this links everything together.