Contents Analysis - NME

This contents page is a lot more filling compared to the Vibe contents page. There is information about all of the pages inside the magazine everywhere; this allows the audience to find and look at everything specifically, which is better than having to go through every page. A main contents headline is positioned under the main image which clear bold black font saying ‘artic monkeys’ this instantly allows the reader to see the band, which compliments the photo.

The page is titled NME contents, this consists of the conventional NME logo and contents written in clear block font, it is very easy to read which is affective.  All of the feature titles on the page are in white block capitals behind a black fill, this makes the font stand out a lot more which allows the audience to notice each section more comfortably.

NME use the same black red and white colour scheme. This scheme matches the logo, which allows the magazine to bring across a more professional look. However they break their colour code with the use of a box at the bottom of the page. The colour scheme for this box includes yellow font on a black fill, the yellow will instantly catch the audience’s eye because it’s the only colour difference. They are advertising a subscription for the magazine; this is affective because it is eye catching.

The image the contents page uses is quite conventional for NME because the majority of their contents pages use a medium sized image in the centre of the page. Writing is positioned around the photo, which allows more focus on the image itself. All of the page numbers are printed in red font, this sticks with the colour scheme and allows it to stand out next to the titles; this is so the reader instantly knows where to look for their page. The date is positioned under contents, which stands out clear on the black fill behind it.