Feature Article Draft Analysis

 
Layout
I have include the magazine's logo in the top left hand corner of the page and the page number and magazine's website on the bottom right of the page. This compliments the magazaine's house style as well as providing repetition to make the website and logo more memorable.

The article title is bold and large and will run across the top of the left hand page. This makes it stand out from the other text in the article allowing the reader to have a brief summary of what the article will be about before reading. I will also include an entry point of text just below the title, in order to provide a bit more information about what the article will be about and leave the reader wanting more, and thus making them read the rest of the article.

I have put a large picture of the feature artist, taking up the majority on the page on the right. I did this because the right page is known to be the first place the reader will look, and so providing the image of the 'well known music artist' will immediately attract the attention of the reader and make them want to read further into the article.

I also layed out the text of the article into two columns. This makes the page neat and easy to read as well as fitting with the house style of the magazine. At the beginning of each paragraph/ question of the interview I will use a drop cap. This in turn clearly marks the beginning of each question, making the page easier to navigate, as well as being eye catching which draws the reader to text to make them read on.

Other Features
The text of the magazine will be in an interview style. This creates a more casual atmosphere for the reader and allows them to relate to the artist. It will also include popular questions which the readers are likely to want to know the answer to, tempting them to read the article.

Feature Article Draft

Contents Page Draft Analysis

Layout

The title "Contents" run across the top of the page in big capital letters which make it bold and eye catching. This can help highlight the important of the page.

I have included the date under the title so that the reader can see if they are up to date with the magazine issue.

The magazine logo is in the top left hand corner. This will run throughout the whole magazine to repeat the brand name making it more memorable which is part of my house style.

I have put the website and page number in the bottom right hand corner. This provides another form of media to view the magazine and fits with the magazine's house style. The page number also makes the magazine easier to navigate.

The page is layed out in two columns to make the page simple and easy to navigate. It also makes the page neater and therefore more appealing to the eye. This also compliments the magazine's house style. The pictures will be on the left, which will include the page numbers to show the page the artist is featured on. I have placed the list of text on the right of the page. This is because it is known that the reader first looks at the right hand side of the page and so by doing this they will immediately get an idea of what the magazine will include. This in turn can tempt the reader to look at the rest of the magazine.

Other Features
For the subtitles such as 'features' and 'news' I will use a bold but also "swirly" font to echo the female orientated target audience.

Content Page Draft

Front Cover Draft Analysis

Layout
The masthead goes the whole way across the top of the front cover. This is effective as it makes it stand out from the rest of the page.

The artist's head will slightly cover the masthead to create the effect that the magazine is well established and popular enough to do so.

The date is placed at the top left of the page to allow the reader to make sure they are up to date with the magazine issue.

The website is included in the bottom right hand corner to provide a different type of media to view the magazine, which can help boost viewings.


The feature artist is the centre of the image as well as taking up the majority of the page. This allows her to be the centre of attention on the page and draws the readers eye to her.


Other Features
I have decided that I will include two puffs which include a 'free CD' of the feature artists first single and a 'free poster' of one of the content page artists. This is because I believe it will help tempt more readers to purchase the magazine.

Front Cover Draft

Inspiration for Upgrade

I choose these magazines as I think that the simplicity of having just one image makes it look sophisticated and professional. Also the use of the plain white studio background helps this as there is nothing in the background to distract the reader. I think it also makes the reader focus on the feature artist which is what I want to achieve.