Today in lesson we studied the codes and conventions of magazine front covers, below i have listed the codes and conventions i identified;
- Most magazines have the issue number on the front cover, this shows the market how developed the magazine is.
- the front cover also includes the price of the magazine, the price reflects the content and production value of the magazine.
- The barcode also appears on the front cover, this shows that it is a official product.
- The main image is positioned in the centre of the page, and if it is looking directly at the reader it is called direct mode of address, this reflects the attitude of the magazine. The central/main image can be male or female.
- Other inserted images show the reader the content of the magazine and illustrates the cover lines.
- Cover lines are text which advertise whats in the magazine.
- Music magazines may include promotions such as free cd's, and use buzzwords (plus and exclusive).
- The typography of the masthead has to relate to the genre, it also has to be bold, eye catching and is the brand name. All of which must be unique.
- Some front covers may include small print at the bottom to promote who created the magazine.
- The colour of the magazine has to reflect the genre.
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