This contents page isn't usual to modern music magazine, which is usually a two page spread; but this shows the difference between a classical music magazine and 'Kerrang' or 'Q' which is a two page spread that is busier with photos and different colours. This contents page is very organised which is conventional to a Classical magazine, as it is for a more interlectual or older audience.
The title of this contents page is in a contrasting colour to the background that helps to stand out and make it recognisable. The banner breaks conventions and is in the centre of the page. I like this feature and it has influenced one of my decisions. This is a thin fine serif font that is also very simple again due to the audience the magazine has they don't want a complicated title. The date/issue is also located below this help to show the reader easily what the basic information is that might not be found on the front cover.
The contents page uses small sub headings to section off different page numbers for different parts of the magazine. They headings are also in a unconventional colour for a classical magazine, which is usually black or red, they have used pink which stands to make the magazine easily to navigate through. The pink also symbolises [Barthes] love, passion and femininity and the main feature is of a female.
The page titles and numbers are listed in a very organised order which has been used to make it easy for the reader. The writing is also in simple black and white as it doesn't need to be bright and colourful as the audience doesn't need to be bright. The page numbers are the same size as the headings for each feature. these are in bold.
How this research has influenced my planning and creativity
The size of the font on the images is effective and leads readers straight to main features. There is also great synergy as the image from the front cover also features on contents.
What I would include in my magazine from this:
- the clear list of contents
-the ordered and neat photos
Moving into proficient with this, well done Charlie. A good use of cutaways, could you add more on the range of font styles and sizes?
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