Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Research: Genre contents 8

This is a contents page from Pianist magazine. This contents page can be used for my target genre research.

The layout of this contents page is conventional and quite simple. There are images that are on the top of the page with the main article in the center. The center image is larger than the rest. The images are unconventional all but one. They are unconventional as the models are not looking at the camera. Although there is one image that is conventional as the model is looking at the camera, which is direct address. The side images next to the center image are taken in a studio. On the other hand the center image looks as if it was taken on location. Next to the images are the page number for the article about the image. They vary from size 14 to 18.

In addition to the layout there are three columns of text. There are subheading above the synopsis of the feature, which are clearly seen as they are in bold text. The text is sans serif font which is convectional for a music magazine. There are page numbers next to the subheadings, which is shown by the colour red.

In the bottom left of the page is a web address for the Pianist web page. The text is shown in a bold font which is easy to see. There is also advertisement within the web address for a subscription and also a free item.

How this has influenced my creativity:


  • The main article with a larger image than the rest.
  • The layout of the page as it is not plain but not crowded.
  • The page numbers next the the subheadings. Shown with a different colour font.



1 comment:

  1. You identify conventions well, could you relate this to the TA? How does it appeal to the older reader and musician?

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