Finished codes and conventions front cover
- 2. MASThead The masthead is a unique font It is always placed at the top of the front cover It has connotations of the genre of the magazine
- 3. Coverlines Main cover line is related to the image The main cover line is a larger font that the rest of the coverlines so is more prominent They give information on what the magazine's contents are about.
- 4. Mainimage Uses direct mode of address Is usually a medium close up or a close up The image is of a artist The image relates to the genre in areas like facial expressions, lighting, background colour and colour schemes There is usually space around the image of the artist to make them stand out
- 5. Banner Gives information Stands out for viewer to see Sections of the page and makes the layout looks organized
- 6. Splash/Puff Makes information stand out on a page Great way to advertise deals Grabs the reader's attention
- 7. background Usually simple to make the image and the picture stand out One colour so that the cover doesn't look too busy Colour usually fits with the colour scheme
- 8. quotes Snippets of articles to entice the reader into wanting to read the article
- 9. Buzzwords Exciting words that intrigue the reader into buying the magazine Gives quick information on what the magazine includes
- 10. Positioningstatement States what the magazine is about and what it intends to do Advertises awards the magazine has or ratings it's been awarded
- 11. Musicaliconography Images contain musical iconography gives reader a better idea of the genre of the magazine Makes the image stand out for people who are interested in that genre