The document discusses the layout and design conventions used in magazine production. It analyzes the cover of a music magazine focused on Liam Gallagher. Key elements like the masthead, headlines, colors, pictures, and house style are discussed in relation to drawing readers in and maintaining the publication's brand. Conventions like subscriptions, interviews, and awards shows are also referenced. The goal is to engage audiences and follow standard magazine codes and practices.

2. Cover Image- Striking mid shot of Liam Gallagher to emphasise he is the main focus of this issue. Also he has a stern and slightly bored expression on his face to make him seen more cool and keep up his reputation. Mast-head- Name of the magazine is displayed using large, bold writing at the top of the page. It is a very well-known magazine so it doesn’t have to use a fancy font as readers know that the content will be great. Freebie-Makes it more appealing for the audience to buy Headline & Lure- By calling it a ‘brand new interview’ it encourages the audience to buy the magazine as they think it is the first official interview made with Gallagher for a long time. Colours-Teams black with yellow to make it stand out more and look more appealing for the audience to buy. Also these two colours are considered more rock’n’roll than for example pink. Featured Bands-Firstly it demonstrates to the reader that it is a music magazine. Also if a band displayed here caught a member of the audience's eye, it would encourage them to buy the issue. Barcode & issue number-It follows the codes and conventions of magazine layout as it keep it out of the way of the important information.

3. Main Headlines- Shows pictures that are relevant to the headlines. Displays the page numbers in a large bold font. They are located all around the edge of the page, and the not so important articles are shown in the middle. House style-Uses consistent fonts and uses black as the main colour. Lure- Extracted line out of the interview with Gallagher to encourage readers to take a look. Pictures-The way the musicians are pictured shows what genre of music they make, for example the ‘Shockwaves’ wear heavy make up and one has a cigarette in their mouth showing they are rock. Mode of Address-Written as though you are talking to a friend, to make it more personal and easier for the reader to read. Subscriptions-Follows the codes and conventions of magazine production offering the reader to subscribe for an unlimited amount of time. Freebie-In this case it is a free magazine within the magazine displaying ‘the greatest front men’ of all time.

4. Picture- Mid shot of Liam Gallagher wearing dark sunglasses to make the picture stand out to a reader who is flicking through the magazine. Lure- Picks out the most interesting and important part of the headline and puts it into a large, bold font. House style-Continuing the house style by using yellow on a black background Interview- This follows the codes and conventions of magazine making, as it starts the story off by saying how the interviewer and Gallagher met, then going onto first impressions, then having the actual interview on a different all together on a page.

5. NME Awards The first awards show was held in 1953 Founded by NME magazine Polls for different classes like ‘Best British Band’ are voted for by the people who read NME. Bands play in-between the giving of awards, that are featured in the magazine such as Oasis, MCR, Rolling Stones etc.