SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Magazine Construction
Caitlin Porley
What you get on front covers
1. Masthead

8. Selling Line
or Banner

Web-links?
Ears?
2. Kicker

3. Cover Line

9. Feature
Article Photo
10. Headline

4. Secondary Lead

11. Anchorage
12. Flash

5. Plug
13. Menu Strip
Graphic
6. Feature or
Puff
7. Caption

14. Bar Code
15. Date Line
1. Masthead

8. Selling Line
or Banner

Web-links?
Ears?

9. Slogan

2. Kicker

3. Cover Line

9. Feature
Article Photo
10. Headline

4. Secondary Lead

11. Anchorage
12. Flash

5. Plug
6. Graphic
Feature or
Puff
7. Caption

13. Menu Strip
14. Bar Code
15. Date Line
Conventions Notes
 The masthead “Rock Sound” clearly connotes rock music which makes it obvious
who the magazine is for.
 The anchorage usually creates an enigma which is used as a teaser to get the
reader to carry on. On some of the cover the feature article photo illustrates the
anchorage, for example the second magazine cover illustrates the anchorage
“Oli Sykes… saint or sinner?” as there is a halo like ring of light above his head
which connotes angels or a “saint”.
 The use of language hints at a young target audience in the kickers, anchorage
etc. This is because it uses techniques such as alliteration or puns which are
usually used to interest younger people.
 I think the feature article photo is the most important feature of the cover. This
is because even if someone doesn’t stop to read it they can see what band(s)
are included in the magazine without paying much attention to anything else.
 An informal register is used on the covers which makes it appear more casual
and friendly towards the reader.
How front covers are conceived and laid
out
Composition
of the photo
makes it
obvious who
the lead
singer is.

Direct mode of
address can appear
‘in your face’,
serious, engaging…

Creates a wacky, fun
image, sharing an
identity with the
reader that offers the
‘independence’ of
indie music.
Enigma – what are
they getting up to
now?
House Style & Design Notes
 COLOUR – There is a large amount of blue and red used in the covers. The masthead and
background colours switch between white, blue, red and grey depending on which
compliments or contrasts best with the photo.
 FONTS – The font of the headline changes each time however the size is generally
consistent.
 STYLE – There is a direct mode of address in every photo and most are medium close
ups. A mid range shot is usually used when there are more than four people in the
photo. The covers usually look quite clustered which makes it more engaging to the
reader, this is also achieved if the cover uses an enigma, for example “if this is our last
shot we’ll go down fighting” on the Fall Out Boy cover as this makes the reader question
it.
 USE OF SPACE – The left third of the cover is usually the most dominant, and the layout
is generally quite conventional, for example the headline is central and the masthead is
at the top.
 CONCLUDE – The covers are usually quite clustered which makes it unusual compared to
other magazines which are more neatly laid out. I think the overall design is very
effective because it is eye-catching and unique, particularly in the newer covers e.g. the
first two examples.

More Related Content

What's hot

Magazine cover analysis_worksheet
Magazine cover analysis_worksheetMagazine cover analysis_worksheet
Magazine cover analysis_worksheet
JESUSHASRISEN
 
Deconstruction - Magazine Front Cover
Deconstruction  - Magazine Front CoverDeconstruction  - Magazine Front Cover
Deconstruction - Magazine Front Cover
ellishilton98
 
Double Page Spread Analysis
Double Page Spread AnalysisDouble Page Spread Analysis
Double Page Spread Analysis
monah1
 
Presentation1
Presentation1Presentation1
Presentation1
mccrae1
 
Movie magazine analysis
Movie magazine analysisMovie magazine analysis
Movie magazine analysis
MediaWiz
 
Empire magazine analysis
Empire magazine analysisEmpire magazine analysis
Empire magazine analysis
masumaaa
 
Magazine analysis’
Magazine analysis’Magazine analysis’
Magazine analysis’
MelodyBS
 
Front Cover Analysis
Front Cover AnalysisFront Cover Analysis
Front Cover Analysis
LewisAllen2000
 
Magazine Front Cover analysis
Magazine Front Cover analysis  Magazine Front Cover analysis
Magazine Front Cover analysis
haverstockmedia
 
Front cover analysis of Q magazine
Front cover analysis of Q magazineFront cover analysis of Q magazine
Front cover analysis of Q magazine
Josh03
 
Media2
Media2Media2
The Codes and Conventions of Movie Magazine Covers
The Codes and Conventions of Movie Magazine CoversThe Codes and Conventions of Movie Magazine Covers
The Codes and Conventions of Movie Magazine Covers
shannonedgar
 
Film magazine analysis (media)
Film magazine analysis (media)Film magazine analysis (media)
Film magazine analysis (media)
Mohamoud1993
 
Ancillary task 1
Ancillary task 1Ancillary task 1
Ancillary task 1
Elliott Wigmore
 
Ancillary task 1
Ancillary task 1Ancillary task 1
Ancillary task 1
Elliott Wigmore
 
Final draft of the article
Final draft of the articleFinal draft of the article
Final draft of the article
hhaannaahhc
 
Q magazine
Q magazineQ magazine
Q magazine
rdowell1
 
Vibe Magazine
Vibe MagazineVibe Magazine
Vibe Magazine
Jamoo
 
Film Magazine Analysis
Film Magazine AnalysisFilm Magazine Analysis
Film Magazine Analysis
Tsykeira
 

What's hot (19)

Magazine cover analysis_worksheet
Magazine cover analysis_worksheetMagazine cover analysis_worksheet
Magazine cover analysis_worksheet
 
Deconstruction - Magazine Front Cover
Deconstruction  - Magazine Front CoverDeconstruction  - Magazine Front Cover
Deconstruction - Magazine Front Cover
 
Double Page Spread Analysis
Double Page Spread AnalysisDouble Page Spread Analysis
Double Page Spread Analysis
 
Presentation1
Presentation1Presentation1
Presentation1
 
Movie magazine analysis
Movie magazine analysisMovie magazine analysis
Movie magazine analysis
 
Empire magazine analysis
Empire magazine analysisEmpire magazine analysis
Empire magazine analysis
 
Magazine analysis’
Magazine analysis’Magazine analysis’
Magazine analysis’
 
Front Cover Analysis
Front Cover AnalysisFront Cover Analysis
Front Cover Analysis
 
Magazine Front Cover analysis
Magazine Front Cover analysis  Magazine Front Cover analysis
Magazine Front Cover analysis
 
Front cover analysis of Q magazine
Front cover analysis of Q magazineFront cover analysis of Q magazine
Front cover analysis of Q magazine
 
Media2
Media2Media2
Media2
 
The Codes and Conventions of Movie Magazine Covers
The Codes and Conventions of Movie Magazine CoversThe Codes and Conventions of Movie Magazine Covers
The Codes and Conventions of Movie Magazine Covers
 
Film magazine analysis (media)
Film magazine analysis (media)Film magazine analysis (media)
Film magazine analysis (media)
 
Ancillary task 1
Ancillary task 1Ancillary task 1
Ancillary task 1
 
Ancillary task 1
Ancillary task 1Ancillary task 1
Ancillary task 1
 
Final draft of the article
Final draft of the articleFinal draft of the article
Final draft of the article
 
Q magazine
Q magazineQ magazine
Q magazine
 
Vibe Magazine
Vibe MagazineVibe Magazine
Vibe Magazine
 
Film Magazine Analysis
Film Magazine AnalysisFilm Magazine Analysis
Film Magazine Analysis
 

Similar to Music Magazine Conventions

Magazine Conventions
Magazine ConventionsMagazine Conventions
Magazine Conventions
FayeVictoria
 
My magazine convention
My magazine conventionMy magazine convention
My magazine convention
ScottMatthewman
 
Magazine conventions
Magazine conventionsMagazine conventions
Magazine conventions
PC4812
 
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
Crobinson17
 
Conventions of a Music Magazine
Conventions of a Music MagazineConventions of a Music Magazine
Conventions of a Music Magazine
rebeccabailey1
 
Evaluation Question 1
Evaluation Question 1Evaluation Question 1
Evaluation Question 1
Joe Hird
 
Evaluation q1 22
Evaluation q1 22Evaluation q1 22
Evaluation q1 22
Joe Hird
 
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
Crobinson17
 
Magazine cover analysis
Magazine cover analysisMagazine cover analysis
Magazine cover analysis
danhops888
 
Music Magazine Analysis
Music Magazine AnalysisMusic Magazine Analysis
Music Magazine Analysis
asmediag13
 
Classic fm analysis
Classic fm analysisClassic fm analysis
Classic fm analysis
LD7
 
Cover page analysis
Cover page analysisCover page analysis
Cover page analysis
lucyeldridge
 
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
Crobinson17
 
magazine conventions
magazine conventionsmagazine conventions
magazine conventions
olivia1308
 
Textual analysis
Textual analysisTextual analysis
Textual analysis
050127
 
Q
QQ
Design research
Design researchDesign research
Design research
Holly Payne
 
Music magazine analysis
Music magazine analysisMusic magazine analysis
Music magazine analysis
cuzzybrokhan
 
Evidence of conventions - research into similar products
Evidence of conventions - research into similar productsEvidence of conventions - research into similar products
Evidence of conventions - research into similar products
emmafpritchard
 
Sucker Punch: Magazine Cover Deconstruction
Sucker Punch: Magazine Cover DeconstructionSucker Punch: Magazine Cover Deconstruction
Sucker Punch: Magazine Cover Deconstruction
Laura Ireland
 

Similar to Music Magazine Conventions (20)

Magazine Conventions
Magazine ConventionsMagazine Conventions
Magazine Conventions
 
My magazine convention
My magazine conventionMy magazine convention
My magazine convention
 
Magazine conventions
Magazine conventionsMagazine conventions
Magazine conventions
 
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
 
Conventions of a Music Magazine
Conventions of a Music MagazineConventions of a Music Magazine
Conventions of a Music Magazine
 
Evaluation Question 1
Evaluation Question 1Evaluation Question 1
Evaluation Question 1
 
Evaluation q1 22
Evaluation q1 22Evaluation q1 22
Evaluation q1 22
 
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
 
Magazine cover analysis
Magazine cover analysisMagazine cover analysis
Magazine cover analysis
 
Music Magazine Analysis
Music Magazine AnalysisMusic Magazine Analysis
Music Magazine Analysis
 
Classic fm analysis
Classic fm analysisClassic fm analysis
Classic fm analysis
 
Cover page analysis
Cover page analysisCover page analysis
Cover page analysis
 
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)6 b   magazine conventions (cole robinson)
6 b magazine conventions (cole robinson)
 
magazine conventions
magazine conventionsmagazine conventions
magazine conventions
 
Textual analysis
Textual analysisTextual analysis
Textual analysis
 
Q
QQ
Q
 
Design research
Design researchDesign research
Design research
 
Music magazine analysis
Music magazine analysisMusic magazine analysis
Music magazine analysis
 
Evidence of conventions - research into similar products
Evidence of conventions - research into similar productsEvidence of conventions - research into similar products
Evidence of conventions - research into similar products
 
Sucker Punch: Magazine Cover Deconstruction
Sucker Punch: Magazine Cover DeconstructionSucker Punch: Magazine Cover Deconstruction
Sucker Punch: Magazine Cover Deconstruction
 

More from caitlinp

Film Genre
Film GenreFilm Genre
Film Genre
caitlinp
 
Reasearch for Ancillary Tasks
Reasearch for Ancillary TasksReasearch for Ancillary Tasks
Reasearch for Ancillary Tasks
caitlinp
 
Using software
Using softwareUsing software
Using software
caitlinp
 
Audience Feedback Research
Audience Feedback ResearchAudience Feedback Research
Audience Feedback Research
caitlinp
 
Evaluation q 1
Evaluation q 1Evaluation q 1
Evaluation q 1
caitlinp
 
Plans
PlansPlans
Plans
caitlinp
 
Photography studies
Photography studiesPhotography studies
Photography studies
caitlinp
 
Production of my college magazine
Production of my college magazineProduction of my college magazine
Production of my college magazine
caitlinp
 

More from caitlinp (8)

Film Genre
Film GenreFilm Genre
Film Genre
 
Reasearch for Ancillary Tasks
Reasearch for Ancillary TasksReasearch for Ancillary Tasks
Reasearch for Ancillary Tasks
 
Using software
Using softwareUsing software
Using software
 
Audience Feedback Research
Audience Feedback ResearchAudience Feedback Research
Audience Feedback Research
 
Evaluation q 1
Evaluation q 1Evaluation q 1
Evaluation q 1
 
Plans
PlansPlans
Plans
 
Photography studies
Photography studiesPhotography studies
Photography studies
 
Production of my college magazine
Production of my college magazineProduction of my college magazine
Production of my college magazine
 

Recently uploaded

哪里买(osu毕业证书)美国俄勒冈州立大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
哪里买(osu毕业证书)美国俄勒冈州立大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样哪里买(osu毕业证书)美国俄勒冈州立大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
哪里买(osu毕业证书)美国俄勒冈州立大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
9u08k0x
 
定制(uow毕业证书)卧龙岗大学毕业证文凭学位证书原版一模一样
定制(uow毕业证书)卧龙岗大学毕业证文凭学位证书原版一模一样定制(uow毕业证书)卧龙岗大学毕业证文凭学位证书原版一模一样
定制(uow毕业证书)卧龙岗大学毕业证文凭学位证书原版一模一样
0md20cgg
 
The Gallery of Shadows, In the heart of a bustling city
The Gallery of Shadows, In the heart of a bustling cityThe Gallery of Shadows, In the heart of a bustling city
The Gallery of Shadows, In the heart of a bustling city
John Emmett
 
Snoopy boards the big bow wow musical __
Snoopy boards the big bow wow musical __Snoopy boards the big bow wow musical __
Snoopy boards the big bow wow musical __
catcabrera
 
原版制作(Mercer毕业证书)摩斯大学毕业证在读证明一模一样
原版制作(Mercer毕业证书)摩斯大学毕业证在读证明一模一样原版制作(Mercer毕业证书)摩斯大学毕业证在读证明一模一样
原版制作(Mercer毕业证书)摩斯大学毕业证在读证明一模一样
mul1kv5w
 
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Saga
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting SagaThe Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Saga
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Saga
greendigital
 
The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...
The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...
The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...
greendigital
 
Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and Inspiration
Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and InspirationOrpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and Inspiration
Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and Inspiration
greendigital
 
University of Western Sydney degree offer diploma Transcript
University of Western Sydney degree offer diploma TranscriptUniversity of Western Sydney degree offer diploma Transcript
University of Western Sydney degree offer diploma Transcript
soxrziqu
 
Christian Louboutin: Innovating with Red Soles
Christian Louboutin: Innovating with Red SolesChristian Louboutin: Innovating with Red Soles
Christian Louboutin: Innovating with Red Soles
get joys
 
Emcee Profile_ Subbu from Bangalore .pdf
Emcee Profile_ Subbu from Bangalore .pdfEmcee Profile_ Subbu from Bangalore .pdf
Emcee Profile_ Subbu from Bangalore .pdf
subran
 
Divertidamente SLIDE muito lindo e criativo, pptx
Divertidamente SLIDE muito lindo e criativo, pptxDivertidamente SLIDE muito lindo e criativo, pptx
Divertidamente SLIDE muito lindo e criativo, pptx
lunaemel03
 
Modern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and Safety
Modern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and SafetyModern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and Safety
Modern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and Safety
AITIX LLC
 
From Swing Music to Big Band Fame_ 5 Iconic Artists.pptx
From Swing Music to Big Band Fame_ 5 Iconic Artists.pptxFrom Swing Music to Big Band Fame_ 5 Iconic Artists.pptx
From Swing Music to Big Band Fame_ 5 Iconic Artists.pptx
Swing Street Radio
 
Top IPTV UK Providers of A Comprehensive Review.pdf
Top IPTV UK Providers of A Comprehensive Review.pdfTop IPTV UK Providers of A Comprehensive Review.pdf
Top IPTV UK Providers of A Comprehensive Review.pdf
Xtreame HDTV
 
高仿(nyu毕业证书)美国纽约大学毕业证文凭毕业证原版一模一样
高仿(nyu毕业证书)美国纽约大学毕业证文凭毕业证原版一模一样高仿(nyu毕业证书)美国纽约大学毕业证文凭毕业证原版一模一样
高仿(nyu毕业证书)美国纽约大学毕业证文凭毕业证原版一模一样
9u08k0x
 
DIGIDEVTV A New area of OTT Distribution
DIGIDEVTV  A New area of OTT DistributionDIGIDEVTV  A New area of OTT Distribution
DIGIDEVTV A New area of OTT Distribution
joeqsm
 
Authenticity in Motion Pictures: How Steve Greisen Retains Real Stories
Authenticity in Motion Pictures: How Steve Greisen Retains Real StoriesAuthenticity in Motion Pictures: How Steve Greisen Retains Real Stories
Authenticity in Motion Pictures: How Steve Greisen Retains Real Stories
Steve Greisen
 
Leonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate Portfolio
Leonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate PortfolioLeonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate Portfolio
Leonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate Portfolio
greendigital
 
The Enigmatic Portrait, In the heart of a sleepy town
The Enigmatic Portrait, In the heart of a sleepy townThe Enigmatic Portrait, In the heart of a sleepy town
The Enigmatic Portrait, In the heart of a sleepy town
John Emmett
 

Recently uploaded (20)

哪里买(osu毕业证书)美国俄勒冈州立大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
哪里买(osu毕业证书)美国俄勒冈州立大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样哪里买(osu毕业证书)美国俄勒冈州立大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
哪里买(osu毕业证书)美国俄勒冈州立大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
 
定制(uow毕业证书)卧龙岗大学毕业证文凭学位证书原版一模一样
定制(uow毕业证书)卧龙岗大学毕业证文凭学位证书原版一模一样定制(uow毕业证书)卧龙岗大学毕业证文凭学位证书原版一模一样
定制(uow毕业证书)卧龙岗大学毕业证文凭学位证书原版一模一样
 
The Gallery of Shadows, In the heart of a bustling city
The Gallery of Shadows, In the heart of a bustling cityThe Gallery of Shadows, In the heart of a bustling city
The Gallery of Shadows, In the heart of a bustling city
 
Snoopy boards the big bow wow musical __
Snoopy boards the big bow wow musical __Snoopy boards the big bow wow musical __
Snoopy boards the big bow wow musical __
 
原版制作(Mercer毕业证书)摩斯大学毕业证在读证明一模一样
原版制作(Mercer毕业证书)摩斯大学毕业证在读证明一模一样原版制作(Mercer毕业证书)摩斯大学毕业证在读证明一模一样
原版制作(Mercer毕业证书)摩斯大学毕业证在读证明一模一样
 
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Saga
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting SagaThe Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Saga
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Saga
 
The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...
The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...
The Evolution of the Leonardo DiCaprio Haircut: A Journey Through Style and C...
 
Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and Inspiration
Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and InspirationOrpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and Inspiration
Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson: Titans of Influence and Inspiration
 
University of Western Sydney degree offer diploma Transcript
University of Western Sydney degree offer diploma TranscriptUniversity of Western Sydney degree offer diploma Transcript
University of Western Sydney degree offer diploma Transcript
 
Christian Louboutin: Innovating with Red Soles
Christian Louboutin: Innovating with Red SolesChristian Louboutin: Innovating with Red Soles
Christian Louboutin: Innovating with Red Soles
 
Emcee Profile_ Subbu from Bangalore .pdf
Emcee Profile_ Subbu from Bangalore .pdfEmcee Profile_ Subbu from Bangalore .pdf
Emcee Profile_ Subbu from Bangalore .pdf
 
Divertidamente SLIDE muito lindo e criativo, pptx
Divertidamente SLIDE muito lindo e criativo, pptxDivertidamente SLIDE muito lindo e criativo, pptx
Divertidamente SLIDE muito lindo e criativo, pptx
 
Modern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and Safety
Modern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and SafetyModern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and Safety
Modern Radio Frequency Access Control Systems: The Key to Efficiency and Safety
 
From Swing Music to Big Band Fame_ 5 Iconic Artists.pptx
From Swing Music to Big Band Fame_ 5 Iconic Artists.pptxFrom Swing Music to Big Band Fame_ 5 Iconic Artists.pptx
From Swing Music to Big Band Fame_ 5 Iconic Artists.pptx
 
Top IPTV UK Providers of A Comprehensive Review.pdf
Top IPTV UK Providers of A Comprehensive Review.pdfTop IPTV UK Providers of A Comprehensive Review.pdf
Top IPTV UK Providers of A Comprehensive Review.pdf
 
高仿(nyu毕业证书)美国纽约大学毕业证文凭毕业证原版一模一样
高仿(nyu毕业证书)美国纽约大学毕业证文凭毕业证原版一模一样高仿(nyu毕业证书)美国纽约大学毕业证文凭毕业证原版一模一样
高仿(nyu毕业证书)美国纽约大学毕业证文凭毕业证原版一模一样
 
DIGIDEVTV A New area of OTT Distribution
DIGIDEVTV  A New area of OTT DistributionDIGIDEVTV  A New area of OTT Distribution
DIGIDEVTV A New area of OTT Distribution
 
Authenticity in Motion Pictures: How Steve Greisen Retains Real Stories
Authenticity in Motion Pictures: How Steve Greisen Retains Real StoriesAuthenticity in Motion Pictures: How Steve Greisen Retains Real Stories
Authenticity in Motion Pictures: How Steve Greisen Retains Real Stories
 
Leonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate Portfolio
Leonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate PortfolioLeonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate Portfolio
Leonardo DiCaprio House: A Journey Through His Extravagant Real Estate Portfolio
 
The Enigmatic Portrait, In the heart of a sleepy town
The Enigmatic Portrait, In the heart of a sleepy townThe Enigmatic Portrait, In the heart of a sleepy town
The Enigmatic Portrait, In the heart of a sleepy town
 

Music Magazine Conventions

  • 2. What you get on front covers
  • 3. 1. Masthead 8. Selling Line or Banner Web-links? Ears? 2. Kicker 3. Cover Line 9. Feature Article Photo 10. Headline 4. Secondary Lead 11. Anchorage 12. Flash 5. Plug 13. Menu Strip Graphic 6. Feature or Puff 7. Caption 14. Bar Code 15. Date Line
  • 4. 1. Masthead 8. Selling Line or Banner Web-links? Ears? 9. Slogan 2. Kicker 3. Cover Line 9. Feature Article Photo 10. Headline 4. Secondary Lead 11. Anchorage 12. Flash 5. Plug 6. Graphic Feature or Puff 7. Caption 13. Menu Strip 14. Bar Code 15. Date Line
  • 5. Conventions Notes  The masthead “Rock Sound” clearly connotes rock music which makes it obvious who the magazine is for.  The anchorage usually creates an enigma which is used as a teaser to get the reader to carry on. On some of the cover the feature article photo illustrates the anchorage, for example the second magazine cover illustrates the anchorage “Oli Sykes… saint or sinner?” as there is a halo like ring of light above his head which connotes angels or a “saint”.  The use of language hints at a young target audience in the kickers, anchorage etc. This is because it uses techniques such as alliteration or puns which are usually used to interest younger people.  I think the feature article photo is the most important feature of the cover. This is because even if someone doesn’t stop to read it they can see what band(s) are included in the magazine without paying much attention to anything else.  An informal register is used on the covers which makes it appear more casual and friendly towards the reader.
  • 6. How front covers are conceived and laid out
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10.
  • 11.
  • 12. Composition of the photo makes it obvious who the lead singer is. Direct mode of address can appear ‘in your face’, serious, engaging… Creates a wacky, fun image, sharing an identity with the reader that offers the ‘independence’ of indie music. Enigma – what are they getting up to now?
  • 13. House Style & Design Notes  COLOUR – There is a large amount of blue and red used in the covers. The masthead and background colours switch between white, blue, red and grey depending on which compliments or contrasts best with the photo.  FONTS – The font of the headline changes each time however the size is generally consistent.  STYLE – There is a direct mode of address in every photo and most are medium close ups. A mid range shot is usually used when there are more than four people in the photo. The covers usually look quite clustered which makes it more engaging to the reader, this is also achieved if the cover uses an enigma, for example “if this is our last shot we’ll go down fighting” on the Fall Out Boy cover as this makes the reader question it.  USE OF SPACE – The left third of the cover is usually the most dominant, and the layout is generally quite conventional, for example the headline is central and the masthead is at the top.  CONCLUDE – The covers are usually quite clustered which makes it unusual compared to other magazines which are more neatly laid out. I think the overall design is very effective because it is eye-catching and unique, particularly in the newer covers e.g. the first two examples.