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Codes and
conventions
of a magazine
front cover
Masthead
It is always placed at the top of left side of a front cover
Usually about music
It is always written in an unique font
Barcode
Barcodes tell us how much the magazine is worth
Usually has the issue number
It may also have the date it was issued
Coverlines
Coverlines relate to the contents
They are always spaced out around the main image on a magazine front cover
They give out information to the audience to attract readers
Banners
They attract audience
Magazine title
Let's the audience know who's made the magazine for example the fan base of
the magazine
It is usually one or two words that are easy to remember so there name can be
spread about and heard of to attract readers
Main image
The main image is the direct mode of address
It is always a median close-up/ close-up
Splash / Puff
Makes the information stand out
Main Coverline
Always relates to the main image
Bigger font than coverlines
Simple Background
Makes the text stand out
Doesn't distract the audience from the main image
Positioning Statement
It's about the magazines place in the market
Quotes
Quotes are used from other bands/artists
Buzzword
Buzzwords are used to attract audience
Name of Band/ Artist
Stands out
Might be written in a different front

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