Analysis of a contents page

Mojo

Layout - The page is divided up in the effect of a cartoon magazine, surrounded by images but the text is centred. Headings remain in the centre followed by a short description of the feature and a page number. The contents arrnaged in one column in the middle and each heading in a row, this makes it appear neat as well as professional. Images featuring bands as well as some cartoon pieces surround and background the contents which gives the effect that the contents is a sheet of paper placed on a collection of photots. The layout is simple which makes readers able to find what they're looking for, and important articles are made bold or highlighted. Captions do not have any particular order which also adds to the effect of a cartoon.

Images and Colours - There is no particular main image as such, however the cartoon image stands out particularly as it is out of line from in the others which would draw to the reader attention more than others. This image consists of a Dennis the Mennis sort of character screamer at a simliar character with a heading 'The Smasher' (which is all in red, black and white). Smaller images include: a puppet from The Muppets, a picture of a modern band, and two pictures of old fashioned artists (old fashioned style photos) this gives the audience a sense of differntiation between the types of music featured. The same use of red, black and white has been used throughout the whole contents page.

Text and Language - No headings have been used, however I think that the contents page is organised enough without it. Some headings for features have been made to the point, although some have been made humorous and shortened, this engages the reader and makes them feel like the magazine is speaking to or relates to them. Feature titles and the magazine name itself are bold and a San Serif font is used, all other text is usual size and again San Serif. Nothing has been underlined but there is a particular use of italics again making it appear more important than other text.