2. •Usually the main
feature Article.
•Studio photographs
usually In medium
close-up or mid shot
•Direct address

3. •Has, a trademark unique
font.
•Usually one or two words
•Fills the width of the cover, or is in
the top left
Corner
•Positioning statement-how the
magazine positions itself in the
market place against the
competition.

4. •Puff- Offer something else to the magazine
free giveaways
such as
•Buzz words- usually with the main feature article. Used to
attract attention e.g
“Exclusive, Free, Plus”
•Barcode- This will be positioned at the bottom right, or up the
right side. Along with it will sometimes be the date/month of
edition, price, website and issue number
•Cover line- lines of text on the cover usually thought up to
attract the consumers and get their curiousity about what’s
inside the magazine.

5. • Main coverline - this is the largest text on the cover after the
title and it anchors the meaning of the image. Usually a sub line
in smaller text giving more information about the article. Other
cover lines are usually one or two words with sub lines
explaining them. Some are used to intrigue the reader. These
must represent the stories inside. There are only 5 or 6 and
they are positioned down the sides, framing the image, so the
main image is not covered. These are usually in the same font
to create a distinctive design.

6. •Strip- across the top or bottom containing lists of items which
feature in the magazine. This conveys the magazine is full of
intresting stories and the audience is getting value for money.
•Colour- small amount used with a simple colour scheme
adding to the distinctive design