2. Generic Conventions of an
Entertainment Magazine
■ Saturated, bright colour scheme – looks cinematic, vibrant and powerful
■ Recognisablemasthead- graphic, bold, bright colours or black/white
■ Direct address from model, personality represented- can be through graphic
handwriting
■ Bold, brief, snappy coverlines - don’t give too much away, make it enticing. Can use
alliteration, intertextuality.
■ Layout in rule of thirds, copy around the main image
■ Tag words like exclusive, new etc.
