Monday, 3 October 2011

Codes and Conventions of a Magazine

For this task I will go through the codes and conventions of magazine front covers and contents pages
What all magazines must include:


Front cover: 
  • Masthead/title - So that the audience know what magazine it is and will recognise it by it's title
  • Font and colour scheme - So that the magazine looks professional and consistent
  • Issue number, price and barcode - Gives people the correct information that they need in general
  • Images - To catch the audience eye, relate text to images so that they want to know more
  • Central image - Relating to the main article
  • Text - Clear text and font so that it is read and understood easily
  • Page numbers - So that you know what page your on
  • Contents page - So that you know what features in the magazine
  • Buzz words - To attract the readers attention and sell it's self
Contents page:
  • Text - In colums so that all the text is read clearly
  • Masthead - Often features to re-enforce the brand
  • Colour - Keeps consistent from the front cover
  • Font - Easy to read and clear
  • Images - Small and relate to the content of the magazine

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