This document outlines the key conventions used in magazine front covers and double page spreads. It describes the main visual elements like the masthead, barcode, cover image, and captions. It also notes that double page spreads typically feature a large dominant image, along with smaller supporting photos and text elements like drop caps and author names in small writing.

1. Conventions of a magazine
front cover and double page
spread F r a n c i s e v d o k i m o v

2. Skyline/promotional
banner
Main image
Barcode/issue
number and
date
Mast head
Buzz words and
cover line
strip

3. The image takes
up a page to
show it is the
dominant feature
and it attracts
attention.
Small box for
caption of
image
The quote marks show the exact
words from the group
A drop capital
is ver y of ten
used in double
page spreads.
Of ten smaller
pictures show the
band or the single
ar tist.
Of ten authors
name is placed in
small writing