Title Block Analysis

Title Block Analysis 

The title of this block is ‘Q’, the letter ‘Q’ is a unique letter which is not commonly used, this tells gives us an impression of the genre of the magazine being more of alternative. Adding to that this tells us this type of magazine is not a mainstream and it is more of a niche magazine.  In addition the title ‘Q’ makes us think question being as in most cases ‘Q’ stands for the question. This could suggest to us that the magazine could contain many interviews were question are asked by fans and answered by artists.

In addition title ‘Q’ quite does not immediately hint to us readers what is the music genre of music magazine. This could imply to us the magazine contains all music genres being as the title does not specific show what is music genre of the magazine.

The title block colour scheme is white and red; where the background of the title block is red and the title font is white. The colour red has been used to contrast with white font to allow the title to stand out. The effect it has on the buyer is that it is grabs the buyer’s attention.

The font style is quite formal, the font is in italic font style this gives us an impression the magazine is for an older generation. The font style is simple, this gives us an impression the magazine is aimed at both genders for females and males.

The title of this block is ‘NME’; the title is a three letter word ‘NME’ which stands for ‘New Musical Express’ which tells the readers already this magazine is a music magazine. The title does not straight way tells us what the type of genre the music magazine is.

Though analysing the use of colour re, black and red looking at these colours makes us think immediately the genre is rock being as the colours red and black are associated with the genre rock.

The title block colour scheme is black, red and white. The colour black is used to outline the title which gives it a bold effect on the title and makes it stand out more.

The font style is very sharp, edgy and bold it is more of a masculine rather than feminine. This suggests the magazine is targeted mostly to males.

‘ New Musical Express’ the word ‘New’ suggest the magazine prints the latest news and the word ‘Express’ suggest the magazine printed out weekly.

The colour scheme suggest to me that the target audience will be males who are quite rebellious  being as black and red are quite strong and tough colours. Adding the target audience’s interests and hobbies are mostly attending rock gigs and listening to rock music. 

 I can tell immediately the genre of this music magazine looking at the title it is rock because of the design of the front which is very rough and has crack lines. This style is very masculine.

The front style and colour scheme tell us the magazine is targeted at rebellious people. The colour r scheme is black and white. The combination of these two colours gives the front a sharp and bold look. The font style is very rough and has white crack lines across the front to the front a crack

I can tell immediately the genre of this music magazine is rock/heavy metal because the title of magazine ‘KERRANG’ is sound played on an electric guitar on a power chord. Electric guitars are mostly played in rock/heavy metal music. This clearly tells us the magazine is a rock magazine.

The title block is very rough and strong which appeal to the target audience – rebellious people.

The colour scheme, black and white is two complementary colours which mirrors the style of the music magazine- very loud and heavy sounds.

The white lights used on the title block almost pronounce the white lights in rock concerts.

Looking the colour scheme, black and white suggest the target audience are people who acts like leaders and rebellious.  As black represent power and authority. Adding to that the exclamation reflect to the genre of the music heavy and loud.