Kerrang! Textual Analysis
Front covers Masthead- top of magazine. identity of magazine (Logo) Fonts- what font style, why they used it, do they relate to genre. colour scheme- colours being used, how many colours, do they relate to genre Slogan- memorable, pun, where is it Cover lines, bylines and feature article- relate to genre, use language techniques, Size of text main image- shot type, who is being represented, genre Z pattern- does it use this Puff- colour filled shape with info in it, gain readers attention Double page spread Title- where is it, how big, colour, font style Layout/ positioning Size- what's more important Lead- beginning of story, contains who, what, where, when ,why images- who, outfits facial expressions, does image relate to article colour scheme- relate to genre, follow front cover? text- size, font, style, placement pull quote/messages- from who and why date- page number, where body/copy- main text on page logo contact info- website Is there a sense of commonality? Masthead in sam