2. Masthead (title of the magazine)
either centred towards the left
side of the magazine. Unique font
design is used as the magazines
trademark. Usually only one word
or one letter.
Used to show the audience what
else will appear in the magazine.
This may attract audiences as
they might see a band that they
like a lot.
Bar code appears on front of
magazines as on the back page are
usually advertisements to stop
covering the advertisements bar
code appears on front. The bar code
also shows which issue the
magazine is and sometimes even
what price the magazine is.
3. The magazines main cover image is
used to draw the audience in as it
may be a band or artist that the
audience really likes. Uses direct
address as the people in the main
image are looking towards the
audience in order for the audience
to feel more connected to the
magazine and the people on the
front.
Main cover line, goes with
image and tells us the meaning
of the image. Usually in a bright
colour that stands out against
the background in order for the
audience to be attracted to it.
Usually written in large letters
to catch the audiences
attention and also usually in a
font that belongs to the
magazine company just like the
masthead.
4. One main image – well known person
band, celebrity
Direct eye address used at audience to engage them (this is what sells the
magazine.)
Mid shot or a close up is used, or longer shots if the image is a band.
The images are mainly posed with a clear background, you will not find text
over the aspect of the image.
Longer shot is used as The
Vaccines are a band.
5. 3 or 4 colours maximum to make it simple.
Primary colours are more popular within music
magazines as they do not contrast/clash with one
another.
6. Quite Clear on purpose to draw audience in.
Always written in capitals to grab attention.
Same font, bold and simple.
These then frame the main image on the magazine.
5 or 6 coverlines maximum.
MAIN COVERLINE: anchors main image and is larger font than other
coverlines.
SUBLINES
Give more information to the coverlines, although do not always give the story away.
7. Smaller subsidiary images are used to link to other
stories inside magazine or other cover lines.
Fonts: Sans Serif (plain font)
Times New Roman or Arial.
