Contents page analysis - Q

The layout of this contents page is mostly image dominated. The large image starts in the top right hand corner then takes up the majority of the page. This instantly attracts the reader’s attention and shows the band that will be featured in the magazine. The rest of the features of the magazine are arranged neatly down the left hand side of the image. It is separated into categories of the different features in the magazine. The ‘every month’ category shows the reader that it is a monthly magazine, and also gives a feel to what kind of things the magazine regularly consists of.
The colour scheme is still ‘Q’s’ usual red, black white and grey effect, keeping the magazine looking professional and organised. The bright red is used for the page numbers so they stand out for the readers to see. The gold colour which is rarely used is used to outline and title the special oasis feature in the magazine. The background of the contents is a pale grey so that it does not lose focus of the audience’s attention but still creates a bit of colour on the page. This also blends with the mise en scene of the image. The background of the image is foggy which could have been purposely done so that it merges with the grey background.
The main contents heading is written in white on a black background so that it stands out clearly.
Underneath the main image is a separate section called ‘review’. This is a less rock themed section, showing that there are different genres in Q magazine.
The image that goes with this section reflects this mood. Although it is a lot smaller image, the man is wearing a purple suit which catches attention to the audience as all of the other colours on this page are dull. He is leaning casually with a pleasant expression on his face which shows the more chilled out mood this section brings.