3. Generic Conventions
• Masthead is located at the top of the page.
• Image generally over the top of the masthead.
• Image is of only one artist, medium shot.
• Sub headings are along the side framing the
main image.
• Colour scheme generally is of 3 contrasting
colours
4. Conventions of a Grime Magazine Cover Page
Genre
list
Unconventional Sub headings in
title layout a stand out
yellow colour
Image in the centre
of the magazine.
Captures the genre
of the magazine
Background shows
Features in musical props that clearly
the shows the genre of which
magazine is Grime. E.g mic, decks
and computer
5. Magazine Company Research
Frequency: Monthly
Circulation: 98,300
Core audience: 15 – 24 year olds
Considered the largest magazine on urban music and lifestyle in the United Kingdom.
6. Audience Research – Questions
• What breakfast cereal do they eat? Weetabix
• What car/mode of transport do they use? Underground or Golf
• What accommodation do they live in? penthouse apartments
• What do they drink? redbull
• What TV shows do they watch? The Inbetweeners
• What music do they like? Grime,dubstep,UK hiphop and dancehall
• What is their favourite meal? Take aways
• Where do they go on holiday? Ayia napa
• Do they vote, and if so who for? No but would vote for Labour
• What do they do in free time? Go out, town, listen to music.
