Codes and conventions

2. • The masthead it always at the top of the page, either in the
centre or on the left hand side
• It is always bold and stands out against the background in a
unique font
• The font, size and position is the same on every issue of the
magazine to make it recognizable to the reader
• It follows the connotations of the genre of music the
magazine looks at

5. • The main coverline on the front cover usually relates to the main
image on the front cover
• This is bolder and bigger than the other coverlines so they stand
out and draw the readers attention in
• The other coverlines are positioned around the image and are
much smaller
• The coverlines all relate to the contents in the magazine

6. • These contain important information and stand out
against the background so it is easier for the reader to
see
• They usually contain offers and deals or exclusive
information

7. • This is usually a small box on the bottom left of the page
• It has the price of the magazine to let the reader know how much it
costs
• It also has the date that the magazine was released and the issue
number

8. • This tells the reader about the magazine and what to
expect from the content
• This also helps to sell the magazine as they usually say
that it is the best magazine or the best selling magazine

9. • This is the facial expressions, the artists clothing, the setting of the
image and the colour schemes
• The Mise-en-scene is appropriate to the genre of the artist and the
magazine and reflects the artists style