Monday 18 October 2010

Codes and Conventions of a Magazine Front Cover

Masthead- The magazine's title. Usually displayed in the top left corner.

Date- Weekly: usually from Saturday to Sunday. Monthly: a month ahead.

Issue Number- A tally of magazines.

Teaser- One word/phrase acts as an attention grabber.

Main feature: Headline- A phrase that may summarise the main point of the maint feature. In larger print, different style, bold colours in order to catch the attention of the reader.

Subtitle- Smaller headline that may summarise the feature.

Smaller feature- Features included.

Images- Size CU to med CU. Ranges from on main image to x amount feauturing one main image and smaller images. Helps make the page look more interesting. It can add understanding of a story and/or entice someone to read the magazine.

Colour- Specific/stylistic/thematic types.

Graphics- Graphical shapes to highlight feature(s)

Offers/adverts Blurb- Banner-style shape featuring free products/ promotions.

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