Colour
Black and dark red/maroon are the main colours used on this double page spread, however there are also elements of green and teal. Red and black were also used for the front cover and contents, and so by using them here it helps the magazine to flow, as would be expected with a high-quality magazine. The dark red is used for the background of the image and is only subtly noticeable. Much of the rest of the image consists of black, as well as shades of dark brown on the skin of the black man in the photo (50 CENT). The teal colour is used to separate the text and highlight certain aspects such as the artists name, 50 CENT. The black and dark red portray to the reader a sense of darkness and mystery. The black covering much of the page creates a hard, masculine representation, which will appeal to mature men that the magazine is mainly aimed at.
Design
The image covers just over half of the double page, and the text occupies the rest. The left side, where the text lies, appears to be divided roughly in half horizontally by a thin teal coloured line. Above the line is the title; below the line is the main text. This arrangement resembles a newspaper, making the page appear tidy and sophisticated, therefore giving it a high end image that will appeal to the type of person interested in Q. To the left of the title is a block of green, this looks like a kind of index marker and helps to make the page look more formal. The type of font used is a typical 'times new roman' style which also makes the page look formal and sophisticated. There is a short, yet shocking quote from the artist, positioned in the bottom right corner of the image, there to entice the reader to take interest in the article.
Images
There is one huge image used that takes up over half of the double page. The image is of singer/rapper, 50 Cent. The target audience (mature men into rock/indie) may have heard of 50 Cent but may not necessarily like his music, as it is totally different to the main genre, rock/indie, that Q magazine usually focuses on. The photo is an extreme close-up of 50 Cent's face, with a small amount of the plain red/black background visible. His expression is harsh and the use of an extreme close-up makes the image powerful and intimidating. This image will relate to the male target audience who might be, or want to be, seen as strong and powerful. The overall darkness of the image makes him appear dangerous and mysterious. Anyone who knows of his background will understand why he has been represented in this way, and anyone who maybe hasn't heard of his past will get a good indication from the quote at the bottom. The shadows on his face and the direction of his stare (out to the reader) add to the overall dark and dangerous representation.
How are words used on this double page?
The title on the page is a rhetorical question instead of just a statement, and so makes the reader feel important and involved. The majority of the text is in a very small font size and is arranged into 2 columns underneath the title - this arrangement resembles a newspaper, making the page appear formal, which will relate to the mature target audience. There is a shocking quote in black text on a white background (positioned over the image) which is obviously visible and should attract the reader, making them want to find out more about 50 Cent.
Overall impression
This double page spread is clearly aimed at someone sophisticated who takes music seriously. This is shown through the newspaper like set-up of the page, as well as the language used. The language addresses the reader in a way that suggests that the reader does not really know who the extremely well-known young artist, 50 Cent, is. This will appeal to the more mature target audience that Q magazine is aimed at, as they probably do not really know much about such a current artist who does not produce music in the indie/rock genre that Q mainly focuses on.
Black and dark red/maroon are the main colours used on this double page spread, however there are also elements of green and teal. Red and black were also used for the front cover and contents, and so by using them here it helps the magazine to flow, as would be expected with a high-quality magazine. The dark red is used for the background of the image and is only subtly noticeable. Much of the rest of the image consists of black, as well as shades of dark brown on the skin of the black man in the photo (50 CENT). The teal colour is used to separate the text and highlight certain aspects such as the artists name, 50 CENT. The black and dark red portray to the reader a sense of darkness and mystery. The black covering much of the page creates a hard, masculine representation, which will appeal to mature men that the magazine is mainly aimed at.
Design
The image covers just over half of the double page, and the text occupies the rest. The left side, where the text lies, appears to be divided roughly in half horizontally by a thin teal coloured line. Above the line is the title; below the line is the main text. This arrangement resembles a newspaper, making the page appear tidy and sophisticated, therefore giving it a high end image that will appeal to the type of person interested in Q. To the left of the title is a block of green, this looks like a kind of index marker and helps to make the page look more formal. The type of font used is a typical 'times new roman' style which also makes the page look formal and sophisticated. There is a short, yet shocking quote from the artist, positioned in the bottom right corner of the image, there to entice the reader to take interest in the article.
Images
There is one huge image used that takes up over half of the double page. The image is of singer/rapper, 50 Cent. The target audience (mature men into rock/indie) may have heard of 50 Cent but may not necessarily like his music, as it is totally different to the main genre, rock/indie, that Q magazine usually focuses on. The photo is an extreme close-up of 50 Cent's face, with a small amount of the plain red/black background visible. His expression is harsh and the use of an extreme close-up makes the image powerful and intimidating. This image will relate to the male target audience who might be, or want to be, seen as strong and powerful. The overall darkness of the image makes him appear dangerous and mysterious. Anyone who knows of his background will understand why he has been represented in this way, and anyone who maybe hasn't heard of his past will get a good indication from the quote at the bottom. The shadows on his face and the direction of his stare (out to the reader) add to the overall dark and dangerous representation.
How are words used on this double page?
The title on the page is a rhetorical question instead of just a statement, and so makes the reader feel important and involved. The majority of the text is in a very small font size and is arranged into 2 columns underneath the title - this arrangement resembles a newspaper, making the page appear formal, which will relate to the mature target audience. There is a shocking quote in black text on a white background (positioned over the image) which is obviously visible and should attract the reader, making them want to find out more about 50 Cent.
Language
The word 'hell' in the title is in italics which brings emphasis to it, making it stand out as a dramatic word. Also, 50 Cent has had a tough life, full of struggle and pain, and the word hell is often used when referring to traumatic situations. He very much has a 'bad boy' image which is portrayed through this title. There are huge letters at the beginning of each completely separate paragraph, which like the font type and size, also resembles a newspaper, adding to the formal appearance. The sub heading, 'The artist also known as "Fiddy"' addresses the target audience as it is likely that they may not be familiar with the name 50 Cent and may find that referring to him as "Fiddy" is more recognisable.
Overall impression
This double page spread is clearly aimed at someone sophisticated who takes music seriously. This is shown through the newspaper like set-up of the page, as well as the language used. The language addresses the reader in a way that suggests that the reader does not really know who the extremely well-known young artist, 50 Cent, is. This will appeal to the more mature target audience that Q magazine is aimed at, as they probably do not really know much about such a current artist who does not produce music in the indie/rock genre that Q mainly focuses on.
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