Q contents page analysis

 Layout— the layout of the Q contents page is unconventional as they have spread the contents over two sides of a page, with each side mirrors the  layout  of the other as what's on the left side of one appears on the right of the other and keeps the same colour scheme. At the top of the first side it has the headline/title ‘contents’ which is the boldest text on the page. the main picture on each page is located on the  top right of the front and top left of the back page and has two smaller pictures located directly below it.  All text is placed down the left side of the front page with a small picture at the top of the column this is the same on the right side of the back contents page except it has a picture of the magazine cover at the top of the column.  The pictures all have the page numbers on them which are bold and easy to see. There is a small circle located underneath the title with the issue number printed on it. There is also a subscribe box located on the back page of the contents offering a discount if you subscribe for a year. Despite the amount on the contents it is an ordered layout. Another unconventional element is that they show a picture of two of the double page spreads in the contents.  The issue date and page number are also located at the bottom corner of every page.

Colour-  There is a consistent colour scheme used throughout both sides of the contents page, this is white, red and black.  Is conventional for magazines not to use more than 3 or 4 colours on a page so it doesn't look overloaded with colour. All page numbers are in red as they are easily recognised and do not blend in with the text. The majority of the text is in black as this is complimented by the white background and so is easily visible and stands out well.  Certain parts of the text have been put in red font in order for them to stand out more for example the ‘regulars and ‘features’ headings are in red which  clearly separates them from the article titles below. There is also a black text box on the bottom of the back contents page with white font on which is used to lighten up the page but is also more eye catching and so considered an important article.

Mode of address– the language used is quite informal as there is swearing used and phrases like bloke and pigeon crap this is because it is aimed at an adult audience and so wouldn't usually be read by children. The magazine does not use any words that directly addresses the audience and so is mainly in third person .  It would be considered an ‘easy read’ as there are not many complicated words in the text and so would a low age reading level.

Typography– the contents headline/title is the largest font on the page which is conventional as it tells you what page it is. Sans serif font is used throughout both sides of the contents and he same font type is used throughout. On the front page text column the first article which is related to the picture above it has larger font than the rest of the column and is in red compared to black for the rest. The article names are in bold so they are more obvious than the stand firsts below and are more eye catching. A slogan is used underneath the contents title ‘discover great music’ which is the magazines slogan will reappear a lot throughout the issue. The Q logo is also at the top of the page which is conventional as most magazines will put there logo/title on every page. The subscribe advert also has much larger font as it is  an advert for the magazine to make money.   There is also a review box on the back page which has a different colour font to the rest of the page (white) and is bold throughout the whole text box.

Camerawork/ mise-en-scene– there are a range of different shots used across the contents pages from different articles. Al the picture used on the contents page will have the page number written on the picture and will also be related to one of the stories advertised in the text side of the page., which will give more information about the article. the pictures have been specially taken for the use in the magazine however Q have also used pictures from live performances.  Another important point from the pictures is that they do not repeat the same pictures as those in the article and have separate pictures for the contents page. There are props used for certain photos like the blood used in the Lana del Rey photo-shoot and certain articles they have also used costumes like the  two men in the bear costumes in the 140 songs to download now article.