Drawn Layout Analysis

For my cover page I chose the name “Reptilia” as it was unique and different, which attracts attention. It s also noticed by fans of the indie genre, for it is a popular song by indie band The Strokes, meaning it contemplates the genre I am representing nicely. It is an original name also and I feel it would have potential to become a successful and recognisable music magazine.This is also reflected in the use of image I chose, as I dressed the model in indie attire making the magazine appealing to the audience I am targeting. I wanted my front cover to have a simple colour scheme of black and white, with red for boldness, necessary to highlight the most significant factors on the front page. The simplistic colour scheme is attractive and suited to the genre and look I want my magazine to have.I decided to use a close up shot, as the model was to be the main focus of the magazine cover and the text is all secondary.It is evident from the bands I included on the cover page what genre of music the magazine is targeting. As bands such as the Arctic Monkeys and Jamie T are included. This would therefore, reach a number of different fans, as various artists are favoured by different people, and there is a large variety mentioned.

Cover Page

For my contents page I kept the same colour scheme as I wanted it to be the same the entire way through my magazine. The background of the page is being kept white, similar to the front cover page. I then decided to do the bars black with white text on top to cause it to stand out. The band index is going to be in red, a well as the masthead which will be displayed at the top of the page in a black box, beside the heading “This Week”. I will also present on my contents page, my main model from the cover in a different pose, holding a guitar, and make it appear as if was taken after a gig she just preformed. I will also include images I took myself at gigs in the past, of members on stage and of the audiences. I will include arrows to point out main stories that were on the cover, and to highlight the fact there is a gig guide inside the issue. These features all compliment the genre of my magazine, as they would be things of interest to the target audience. Along with relevant images that I will include, of indie bands and my indie model dressed and styled appropriately, the wide range of bands that have been mentioned on my contents page will also be attractive to the audience I want, as they are all appropriate and fitting of the genre I have chosen to represent.

Contents Page

On my double page spread, I decided to use the medium close up of Iesha Burke, the cover model for my magazine also. Her name is displayed right next to the image on the opposite page in large and bold font. The title of the magazine is relevant to the image taken, which is a fake gun pose. This matches the title of the article, being “Eesha Takes Aim”, as she is aiming using her fingers. I also included a side note stating it is an Interview, clearly at the top of the page. Following the same scheme as the front cover and contents page, I used the colours red, black and white.The image is used compliments the indie music genre again, as the model wears a high neck, associated with the style of this genre. The model would also demonstrate a messy and effortless hairstyle to reflect on the fact she is down to earth, new and upcoming.The pull quote furtherly compliments the gene, as it states there's a lot of friction in the music industry she is involved in, which is well known in the indie genre, which has very controversial advocates.

Double Page Spread