LLIAR Analysis Of A Contents Page 1

 At the very top of the page the use of the "Contents" title is a typical convention of a contents page and makes it clear to the audience that this is where they will find the most information on different articles. As it is the largest yellow text on the page, it draws the audience straight to the title and has the issue number and date of the issue underneath the text. As the title is in a black box it stands out the most on the page. The use of this title helps to guide the audience as to where the contents page begins. The contents page is sectioned off into two main columns by a black line which allows the audience to choose which section to read first. The first column features the editorial note which features a small image fo the front cover linking the contents page back with the front cover. A editorial note is often used to allow the audience to fimilarize with the editors and understand the concepts and visions of that particular magazine for that week/month. Underneath the editors note, a main image has been used which will relate to a coverline on the front of the magazine, reinforcing articles on the front cover helps to keep the audience interested within the magazine. The use of the smaller images of artists on the contents page allows the articles to them and helps the audience to pick out an article they want to read. It also helps audiences to recognise a artist/band by their image if they are unfamilar with their names. Pull quotes underneath the images have been used to appeal to the audience. The ideology of the contents page will be consistent throughout the whole of the magazine with the use of house styles and colour schemes which will give the audience the idea that the magazine will have fresh new music updates every week. The target audience of the contents page would be the same that where interested with the articles on the front cover. This is because the magazine will want to appeal to the same audience market throughout and attract the regular readers/ subscribers of the magazine to ensure that the magazine stays familiar and that the target audiences can still relate consistently throughout the magazine.