The document summarizes how a magazine review uses and does not use the codes and conventions of existing media texts. It uses a clear title of the reviewed movie, prominent quotes from the movie, a main photograph of an actor to promote their role, and a column layout to keep the text tidy and easy to read. However, it does not include multiple photographs as is typical and uses a single main image due to the color palette.

1. How does the magazine review use/not use the
codes and conventions of a real existing media text?

2. How it uses the codes and conventions of a real existing media text
The title of
the movie The text is simple and easy to read.
stands out
so the
audience
know what
the author
is
reviewing.
Quotes
jump out A main
on the photograph
page and of the actor
make the is
audience important
more to promote
willing to her role in
read it. the movie
and
showcase
her talent.
The layout of the magazine review is Facts about the film make it more intriguing and interesting. A
in columns to keep it easy to read and lot of film reviews do this to give more insight into the
tidy. production about the film.

3. How it doesn’t use the codes and conventions of a real existing media text
Usually the layout includes more photographs of the film, but we wanted the page to have one
main image on the right, and then have quotes to promote the film. Also due to the colour
palette, small photographs in colour, not black and white, wouldn’t look consistent.