Monday, 25 November 2013

Analysis of a student magazine - "Fourth wall"







Fourthwall Magazine incorporating The Drama Student is the first and only printed publication dedicated to those seriously pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. This magazine is for anyone associated with the performing arts and entertainment industry. It is published quarterly with each issue packed with inspiring interviews, features, advice and news, covering all aspects of the performing arts.

Musthead:
  • ·       Unusual, as it is not in capital letters, however still a big font
  • ·       White colour, which makes it stand out on the grey background
  • ·       Overlays the main picture
  • ·       Consists of two words, second stands out more as it is in bold letters

Main picture:
  • ·       Takes about 60% of the cover page (perhaps even more)
  • ·       Midshot of Andrew Scott suggests the main interview or the main article in the magazine will involve him
  • ·       The picture is in black and white, however creates an overall image of grey

Cover lines:
  • ·       All the cover lines are placed at a slight angle – unusual to see on the cover
  • ·       All in sans-serif font  - makes it look like an older student magazine
  • ·       Three main colours used – black, white and sandy yellow – stands out very good on the grey background picture
  • ·       Cover lines are also highlighted what helps them stand out even more


Overall the cover of the “Fourth wall” magazine shows that it is published for older students, probably the ones who go to uni. It is very simple, classy black and white however ways in which these colours are used makes the cover interesting and not boring at all. Third yellow colour stands out and the magazine catches the eye, partly to colours and party due to the image of a famous actor. It is unusual to see a celebrity on the cover of a student magazine, however the “fourth wall” has a certain audience within students who are looking for carriers in entertainment. 

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