codes and conventions

1. Codes and
conventions of
magazine front
cover

2. masthead
 Largest font on page
 Stands out
 Attracts attention
 Shows title of magazine
 Needs to be bold and unique so it looks original
 This font isn’t used any where else

3. Cover lines
-Gives specific information about interesting articles inside
-Main cover line is often centred and links to main article
- Use the main features of the article so that the buyer has wide
variety to browse over

4. Main image
 Main image can be shocking, attention grabbing and
sometimes controversial this helps to grab peoples attention
 Features someone related to the main article
 People need to recognise the person therefore the picture
must be clear

5. Splash/puff
 Helps to show off the price and sometimes the issue number
 Bright, big and bold it needs to standout
 This can include a banner

6. Colour scheme
 Bright creative and original.
 It needs to be a key element of the magazine, something that the public
will look at and instantly recognise the colour scheme and will make them
think of that magazine.
 Simple but effective.

7. Issue number and date
 This can be found on the front or back
 These are often printed small so they don’t distract
the buyer

8. Barcode
 The barcode is small and usually found in the corner of the page

9. Contents page
 It should be in columns to make the cover lines/articles clear
 Should be in page order to avoid confusion
 The page should feature a small version of the cover page in the corner
 It should also feature a masthead
 The colour scheme should match the covers colour scheme
 The page could also feature smaller images related to the articles that
they are part of