Top of the pops magazine

analysis
Anneya Sadler
This is the magazines masthead. It is
clearly stated on the top, left hand side
of the magazine in order for it to stand
out and be a main attraction to the
viewer. The colours used on the
masthead are white and pink which
illustrates that the magazine is mainly
for a girl as these colours are feminine
which gives the connotation that this
magazine targets a specifc female
audience. The font gives the
impression of stardom! due to the
swirls and stars surrounding the te"t,
also the words of the! are in a circle
which could reinforce the idea of either
a microphone or disco ball. The main
image slightly covers the masthead
which shows that the magazine is well#
known and although the masthead
needs to be seen, it is not something
that needs to be in full view. The
masthead uses the main colours
featured on the magazine which is
pink.
This is the barcode of
the magazine. It is
essential so that
viewers know the
magazine is
purchasable.
This is anchorage text and is
used as a feature to pull the
reader into the magazine due
to it being bright and bold. The
te"t links to the main image as
it tells the reader who the main
image is of, which is one
direction. The colours used on
the te"t link to some of the
colours of clothing the band
members are wearing but also
follows the main colour scheme
of the magazine as it uses pink,
which is the main colour in the
masthead.
The puf contains e"tra
information which the
reader would be
interested in and will
entice them further into
reading the magazine as
it is something that the
target audience of a
young girl around $%#$&
years would be
interested in.
These are the main sell
lines of the magazine. They
entice the reader into
reading the magazine further
as they tell the reader what
e"tra information and
features can be found in the
magazine building interest.
The te"t colour follows the
colour scheme of pink, black
and yellow. They o'er
freebies and e"clusives which
e"cite the reader as they not
only get the magazine but
also e"tra items.
This tells the reader the
price and publish
date which is important
as the reader needs to
know the cost of the
magazine but also
whether it is up to date.
This is the main image. It is of a well#known,
recognisable band. It is a long shot as their legs
are covered with te"t which makes the image
seem as if it is a medium shot from the waist
upwards. The facial e"pressions used look fun
and entertaining which is what the band
represent.
This is the skyline of the magazine. It tells
the reader what the magazine is about and
what categories they will fnd in the
magazine. It is simple but is highlighted
with yellow and up against a white
background which makes It stand out.
This is the title(main headline of
the page. Instead of using the
word contents, they have used
inside the mag! to make it look
more interesting and di'erent,
however this does not follow
the typical codes and
conventions of a magazine. The
background uses the same
colour pink which is found on
the front cover masthead of the
magazine. The style of font is
di'erent to the masthead and
looks more like handwriting
which makes the magazine
seem more personal to the
reader.
The front cover of the
magazine is featured on the
contents page illustrating
what page it is to fnd each
main feature o' the front
cover. )ven though this
magazine does not relate to
my front cover analysis, it is
very similar and would be
laid out the same, however I
could not fnd a contents
page to this front cover. *y
doing this, the reader can
easily fnd the things that
interested them on the front
cover, inside the magazine.
*old font is used to separate
headlines from te"t so the
most important and main
features stand out, also
making the page look more
colourful and appealing to the
reader.
The features found in
the magazine are
listed with page
numbers so the
reader knows where
to fnd the
information they are
looking for +uickly.
The page is split into rule
of thirds. This makes the
magazine look more
organised and also draw
the readers attention to
key features.
Informal language is used
on the title as instead of
magazine it says mag!.
This makes the reader feel
more rela"ed and relates to
the target audience of
young(teenage girls.
Although it doesn!t
use up most of the
area on the page,
this is the main
image as it is the
biggest image and
also relates to the
front cover.
,ink and yellow colours are used through out the
page in order for it to link to the front cover and
colour scheme. These colours are an attraction to
the target audience as they are feminine(girly
colours, as the target audience is young girls.
-ertain subheadings are highlighted meaning they
are seen as more important than the others.
)"tra little images
are featured on the
magazine to create
more interest and
e"citement.
This is a personal +uote
from a one direction
band member ./arry
Styles0. This makes the
magazine seem more
personal and as If he is
talking to the reader and
sharing his thoughts and
feelings with them. This
is attractive to young
girls(teenagers as they
like boys who are
sensitive to a girls
feelings. The +uotes
used will help build a
relationship between him
and the reader.
The double page
spread also uses
the colour
scheme of pink
to make it link to
the rest of the
magazine and
also for it to be
an attraction to
the target
audience.
Images are used of
letters and messages
that /arry Styles has
received. This shows
the reader how much
time and interest he
dedicates to his fans.
This would interest the
reader as they will feel
a personal connection
and the images will
relate to them.
Images are used of
harry with his fans.
This is an attraction
to the viewer as it
shows he takes
interest and cares
about his fans and
the te"t around them
shows that he is
talking directly to the
reader.
The main image is of a
member of the group, /arry
Styles. This links to the rest
of the magazine as it is all
about 1ne direction. /e is
wearing simple, comfy
clothing which relates to the
te"t around him.
The magazine is set out in columns
making the layout more organised and
detailed, which is a typical layout for a
magazine article. It is clear and easy to
read so is suitable for the target
audience of young(teenage girls.
The title for this page is your
letters2! This intrigues the reader
as it is directly talking to the
reader making it more personal.
The te"t is in black font and
handwriting reinforcing the idea
of a written letter, which is what
the article is about3 letters.