2. Masthead
• This is large, bold consistent between each
issue. The features of the masthead make it
stand out. It is used by the audience to
identify the magazine. Other elements of this
magazine overlap, this is know as a bleed.
3. Image
• The image shows a performer
possibly playing live or on a staged
photoshoot. The way he is dressed in
all black, with his shirt unbuttoned,
messy hair along with his slightly
damaged guitar all contributed to the
connotations of him being a rock
musician. The image is also backlit
giving the look of him glowing, giving
the impression of great power.
4. Bar code
• This features on most front covers. It usually
gives the price along with issue number and
date of issue, this information is very useful
for the audience and this is why it is so easily
available on the front cover.
5. Colour Scheme
• This front cover features 4 main colours
of black, white , green and yellow. This
allows the front cover to stand out as it
is quite vibrant. The green and yellow
are fairly untypical of a rock music
magazine and the usually feature black,
white and red.
6. Structure & form
• This Magazine follows the standard structure
of the rock genre. It features more than one
image which adds to the overall composition.
It also has many cover lines that relate to
further articles that fill out the what would be
otherwise blank space. All these elements add
together and make this magazine conform to
the conventions of the genre of rock.
7. Language & written code
• The words used on the front cover
Often used to further draw in the
audience. For example “exclusive” implies that
the information inside cannot be gained from
any other magazine or source.
8. Pull Quote
• This is a very common
Convention of a front cover. The quote often
refers to a further article featuring the person
who said it. This gives a small, interesting piece
of teasing content to allow the reader to have an
insight to what the article will be about.
