This document provides guidelines for designing the cover of a student magazine. It explains that the masthead should be clear and bold to identify the publication. The lead article is summarized in the pull quote and supported by an image that relates to the topic. Words on the front advertise contents and the main image represents current events or the lead story. Additional text runs across the top to promote special features. Effective covers rely on visual elements like photos and minimal text organized clearly on the left side for browsing. Different styles may attract academic, social or active readers depending on the tone.

2. Masthead. Lead article – written in “reversed-out” style with white lettering and black background. Pull quote – a direct quote from the artist on the lead article. The quote with anchor the image. The left third – essential to include the important information on the left third of the magazine. This is the area we see when the magazine is on the newsagents’ shelf. Cover lines – words on the front cover that say what is inside of the magazine. Main image – the image chosen will have been for a reason; it will also link to the lead article and pull quote and it will also link to the artists’ persona and what they have been doing lately. Sky line – runs across the top of the page and calls out to the readers about some special attractions.