Research - Cheryl Cole

I have chosen this front cover for the UK’s biggest music magazine as it is very detailed.  Firstly the mode of addressed used in this magazine cover is direct address, which means the model in the image is looking straight out of the magazine, as though she is looking directly at you. The logo of Q magazine is extremely big and bold, and easily recognisable. The leading caption dominates the front cover, this anchors the cover story showing the feature article is about Cheryl Cole. Also, the on the left and right hand sides of a magazine cover is the subheadings of other main stories that are wished to be addressed to appeal to the audience and also the strap line placed at the top of the page is highlighting to the audience that they are UK’s biggest music magazine.  The information on the front has to be extremely appealing to its audience as if it isn’t interesting nobody will want to purchase it. The image used is very appealing to its audience and age-range. The image fits the contents of the page extremely well and is very effective not only to audience but the colour scheme also. The colour scheme used is Red, White and Black; I think this fits in incredibly with the image due to the main picture being grey and dull. The red used is bright and bold; this makes it very eye-catching and attractive.  Having the back ground makes the contrast of Red and White stand out even more and is really effective. The contrast of her pale complexion, shady eyes and rouge lips gives a hint of mystery and make the image looks quite sexual, this would appeal to men. Not only does this give an indication into an erotic feeling but her pose does also. The black and red also gives an indication that the genre is Rock, as Rock is associated with theses colours. For these reasons I think Q music magazine is mainly aimed at men nevertheless it’s not to say that some women might not buy this music magazine also. I would also say that the age range for this type of magazine about 18-25. I feel that it would be this age range due to the information on the front would not appeal to a younger audience as well as the image. Some women may wish to buy this magazine due to Cheryl Cole one of the world’s biggest inspiration, style icon and singer/songwriter, who is admired by millions.