codes and conventions

1. Codes and
conventions of
magazine front
cover and contents
page

2. masthead
 Largest font on page
 Stands out
 Attracts attention
 Shows title of magazine
 Needs to be bold and unique so it looks original
 This font isn’t used any where else

3. Cover lines
-Gives specific information about
interesting articles inside
-Main cover line is often centred
and links to main article
- Use the main features of the
article so that the buyer has wide
variety to browse over
Cover photo
Main image can be shocking, attention grabbing and
sometimes controversial this helps to grab peoples
attention
Features someone related to the main article
People need to recognise the person therefore the
picture must be clear

4. Colour scheme
 Bright creative and original.
 It needs to be a key element of
the magazine, something that
the public will look at and
instantly recognise the colour
scheme and will make them
think of that magazine.
 Simple but effective.
Helps to show off the price and sometimes the issue
number
Bright, big and bold it needs to standout
This can include a banner
Splash/puff

5. Issue number and date
 This can be found on the front or back
 These are often printed small so they don’t distract
the buyer
The barcode is small and usually
found in the corner of the page
Barcode

6. Contents page
 It should be in columns to make the cover lines/articles clear
 Should be in page order to avoid confusion
 The page should feature a small version of the cover page in the corner
 It should also feature a masthead
 The colour scheme should match the covers colour scheme
 The page could also feature smaller images related to the articles that
they are part of