The document describes the layout and design elements of a magazine cover and interior pages. It explains how various elements like the masthead, coverlines, images, titles, subheadings, and barcodes are positioned according to design conventions to effectively promote the content and attract the target audience. Specific design choices are described for each element that help brand the magazine as a music publication focused on R&B and appeal to its 16-18 year old demographic.

1. Masthead – following codes and
conventions I have placed the
masthead in the top right of the
cover. It is the largest text and so
shows its importance. The name
is musical and so shows the genre
of a music magazine. It is quite
chilled which fits with the R&B
genre. This also helps attract my
target audience who are fans of
R&B.
Coverlines – They are positioned to
the left and right, following codes
and conventions. They relate to
content inside the magazine and of
the feature artist. Coverlines such
as: ‘the UKs R&B charts’ advertises
the magazines genre of R&B.
Main image – Is centred and
dominates the page, following
codes and conventions. The artist
is showing direct address and
therefore engaging the reader. It is
a mid-shot and a prop is used in
the form of a mic. The mic
emphasises the fact that this is a
music magazine.
Title – Relates to the artist and the
font is large in size compared to the
coverlines, following codes and
conventions. The name of the artist
is large so fans of the singer are
instantly attracted, the text below is
smaller as this is of less importance.
The feature artist is young, which
attracts my target audience of 16-18
year olds.
Skyline – Advertises what the
magazine is going to provide. It
is below the masthead so the
audience can see the name and
then what it is to provide.
Barcode, date – Placed in the
bottom right corner, this follows
codes and conventions as it is out of
the way not distracting the audience
away from the important elements.

2. Masthead & title –
Masthead features on the
page following codes and
conventions. It is smaller
than the title as it is not as
important as it was on the
cover page. Titles font is
larger to clearly display the
purpose of the page.
Images – Multiple images
staggered down the page.
Page looks more
interesting with pictures
on both sides. They are
accompanied by page
numbers, following codes
and conventions. If the
reader likes the look of an
image, they can turn to the
page to find out more.
Sub-headings – Are boxed
and larger in font compared
to the articles. This shows
they’re important and
introduce new sections
within the magazine. Their
font being larger also follows
codes and conventions.
Layout- The masthead and
title are at the top of the
page, following codes and
conventions. The articles
then lead in order of
importance with the images
integrated. The page doesn’t
look too busy but still has no
empty spaces, implying there
is loads of content inside.

3. Title – Largest text on the
page, following codes and
conventions. This is the
first thing you want the
reader to see, so it
dominates the top of the
page. The word ‘exclusive’
implies that no other
interview will reach a
higher peak than this. It
also suggests that the
magazine has all the
information you need on
the artist.
Sub-heading – Smaller font
than the title showing that it
adds extra information. It is a
question, suggesting that if
the reader reads on, they
will find the answer.
Main image – Dominates left
page and is a long shot. It
shows the artist in the studio,
emphasising the music
element of the magazine.
Article – It is a Q&A article,
which follows codes and
conventions. It is easy to read
and easy for the reader to find
out information on the artist.