Q Contents Page Analysis

The contents page of Q magazine, continues the house style with the colour scheme of red, white and black throughout. The contents page has a similar layout in all issues of the magazine, featuring a heading and title at the top of the page, with a large picture to the right. This is significant as the style is replicated through all of the magazines and therefore contributes to the house style, which in turn is more effective for the reader, as they are able to identify the contents easier, and it also makes it appear much more professional.

The contents is set out with a "Features" heading, an "Every Month" heading and a "Review" heading. This shows the three main areas of the magazine, and direct the reader to where the contents will be. The range of contents on offer is displayed down the left side of the page, with the page number, followed by page title, and description underneath. This is effective as it shows all the information the reader needs to find the contents that want to read about, therefore meeting the purposes of the contents page to navigate the reader easily to the pages of the magazine that they wish to read. The layout is professional-looking, yet also has the style that comes with every Q issue.

The use of the language over the main image; ' "He's just showing off," Liam Fray's mum hits nail on head.' is important as it entices the reader to read the interview with "The Courteeners" and appeals to them to discover what Liam Fray is "showing off." This links with the image of the band, as it suggests what the interview will include.

The font is significant, as it keeps with the house style, and the same font is used throughout. The bold font is effective in grabbing the reader's attention as all the headings are in capital letters, and highlighted by a background. The titles of the pages are also in capital letters, with there description in lower case font. The focus of the article has been put in Bold, to make it easier for the reader to identify the different features of the magazine, and what they'd prefer to read about.