Magazine Contents Page Analysis #2

Magazine Contents Page Analysis #2

This contents page is very informative and offers a lot to the reader. There is a highlighted welcome note wrote by the editor who also offers an e-mail address for suggestions. This is a brilliant contribution towards a contents page as it gives reassurance and warmth to the reader, making them feel more involved.

The page headings featured on this contents page are bigger than the descriptions to emphasize the most significant text to the audience. A short summary is included to describe what the title about without giving away too much information to tease the reader into suspension about the topic. Some of the page headings are also randomly red. This may be to highlight the most imperative articles, since the color red is used to denote importance; the audience will be drawn to the colored titles instantly because they project more.

Page numbers are clearly indicated, using white to contrast against a colored background, making it easier for the audience to discover. It also gives the contents page an organized finish, helping the reader find a page they’re looking for quickly and easy. These contributing factors also reflect on the college, giving it a positive outlook.

Three pictures are located on the contents page. They’re bright and denote the college as a smart, worthy organization to the audience. They attract the readers first instead of the text, because they’re bigger and more obvious. It helps the audience understand and enjoy the articles more. At the bottom of the magazine, the recycle logo is utilized. This is to promote environmental awareness to the readers and to show they support that company, making the magazine seem caring and reliable.

Lastly, instead of possessing the normal “Contents” title, this magazine differentiates by using “what’s inside?” to create a more friendly approach to the audience. It follows the color scheme of the magazine and fits in well so it doesn’t confuse readers or make it appear confusing. 

By looking at this contents page, it appears to be targeted at a varied audience because of the diversity in colors. However, the pictures clearly show young children and teenagers of both genders so it could possibly be aimed at children of all genders from 10 years old and onwards. The secondary audience for this contents page could include teachers and staff since it has articles featured about them.