Hannah Montana Contents Page Analysis

The structure of the magazine is organised into sections. The main content is printed in text down the middle of the two pages in a lilac text box with the large heading: contents, in white. The title stands out against the background which is coloured in different shades of purple and is done in low case lettering in bubble writing to give off that young and fresh feel. Each sub heading in the contents table is written in bold so that the reader will pay more attention to it and find out what is involved. The numbering is made very clear so that young children can understand as it is placed separately from the writing so it doesn’t look too much and get the child confused. The headings and subtitles such as “Snapshot” and “Best Buddies” are done in a childish language, which is simple and easy to read. This type of language engages the reader as they can connect with it as they use that type of speech. As well as this, words such as “win” entice the reader because it automatically tells the reader that they can get something more out the magazine. The contents is printed in a plain font to make it easier for the child to read and take in, the words used are also short and straightforward so that the audience can comprehend what is being said.
Surrounding the contents, are various pictures to do with Hannah Montana and her television show. This brightens up the page and adds colour to liven up the magazine. The images link in with the contents so that the reader can visually see what the article is about and this will lure them in because they can see exactly what they are going to get out of the magazine. All the images of people, such as of Lola and Hannah, are smiling and having a good time and are directly addressing the reader to interact with them and this is the attitude that young girls will want to have as they aspire to be like Hannah. The colours that are used on the page all seem to be very feminine and swirly patterns and shapes are used to help the contents look more visually attractive.
Commenting more on the typography, words which are done in larger lettering are made to seem more significant, such as “Let’s Dance”. This is to ensure that the reader’s attention will be grabbed so that they will be drawn in and what to read on and find out more as the magazine has just given you a snatch of the article.
I liked the layout of the contents page as it was still amusing but not confusing. It wasn’t too busy and a great deal of colour was used which was eye catching and made the contents refreshing to look at and would attract the pre teen female audience.