Title block analysis

From looking at the title block I can assume that the genres of the magazine are of music that is bold such as hip pop and R’n’B. However, the name suggests that the magazine follows the genres that are grabbing the attention of the audiences. The colour scheme of the title block consists of: black, white and red. This tells me that the title is bold and imposing. These colours have been used an s they contrast against each other. This there for captures the audience’s eye. The font used in the title block I assume is Ariel black bold and looks urban. This font used tells me that the magazine is targeted to the young audience because it’s urban style. The Title meaning ‘New musical express’ supports my idea of the magazine targeted towards the audience 14+  as the titles meaning suggest that it is an up to date magazine. The title ‘NME’ creates the idea that of not belonging to the system. So therefore creates this rebellious theme.

The genre of the music magazine is from looking at the title block is rock. The colour used which is black tells me that the music is simple. Furthermore, the black title block presented against the contrasting white background creates the feeling of standing out from the main theme. The font has a gritty feeling and the white lines create the effect of cracking through. The connotation of the gritty effect creates an atmosphere of mess and the cracking effect suggests that the sound of music is cracking the title. The title itself tells me that the magazine is a rock magazine as from looking at the effects of the font and the name itself. I get this connotation as the name emits loudness with its explanation mark and the grittiness stereotypically emits the idea of rock. The title suggests that the target audience are people who like rock and are aged from 17 and above.          

From looking at the title block I can’t guess or assume what the genre of music the magazine is about. The colours that have been used are red and black. A simple colour scheme has been used. However, the colours are contrasting this makes it stand out. The font of the title block is sophisticated and elegant. This contrasts from the red simple bold block. This connotes that thinking inside the box but not the same. The title ‘Q’ could mean questions as in the questions the magazines asks the artist. I think the target market would be a large audience such as people who like music but not a certain genre but general audience.

From this research task I was able to analyse and learn about the factors of how font style, name edges and colours reflect the image of the magazine.