5. The Masthead
The Masthead is usually located at the top
left of the page conventionally in a bigger
text size and different font.
The Masthead is on all magazines from
R&B to Classical as it’s the Title of your
magazine. I chose this Font rather than
“Cracked” and “Chalk duster” because I
want my magazine to represent my style
which is to portray every style of rock from
Glam to Heavy Metal.
The Masthead is called “Audacious” to
suggest my magazines style to take risks
suggesting it’s unpredictably entertaining.
7. Main Article
The Main Article is conventionally the second
biggest text size on your magazine front cover
usually just saying the band name the magazine is
focusing on.
The main article is influenced by the pull quote and
must be bold and stand out from the magazine. It’s
normally one of the first things the observer reads
even before looking at the title.
The Main article must be eye catching and give a
little context on why this particular magazine is
looking at this band. For an example I have chosen
“Saint or Sinner ?” as it is quite vague and makes
the reader really think about what this magazine will
be focusing on with this band.
8. Pull Quote
The Pull Quote is located conventionally
near
The Main image and most likely relating to
the
Main article.
The pull quote usually would be intriguing to
hook the reader as it will not be longer than
a
few words cause people may not read it.
Very few magazines don’t have a pull quote
but the ones who do are effective on
attracting the reader.
I chose “Don’t listen to the Paparazzi” to
persuade the reader to read more and it
links to my main article.
9. Cover Item
The Cover Items would appear down the
side of the front cover in a not so dominant
font size. Some magazines like my self
have used two cover items with one being
more dominant than the over cover item.
The cover items give the reader a more
detailed idea on what this magazine is
about and to prepare them on what the
reader will be reading if they decide to
carry on reading the Magazine.
The cover item gives the reader more
insight and context on the chosen main
topics in my magazine with only a few
words to persuade the reader.
