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1. Masthead – (title of magazine) is situated in the top
left corner, it is bold following codes and
conventions. Being in the top left corner means
when staggered on the shelf the masthead is clearly
seen. The masthead is outlined making it dominate
the top of the page and becomes memorable to the
reader.
Direct address – (the artist looks directly at
the audience) The artist engages the audience
by looking directly at them. This follows codes
and conventions and so appeals to the reader.
Skyline – (text at top of magazine) Advertises
what the magazine is going to provide. It is below
the masthead so the audience can see the name
and then what it is to provide.
Title – (related to the main image or main
topic) The title advertises the main artist,
attracting the artists fan base. The title is
larger than the cover lines and names the
artist in the main image, this follows codes and
conventions. This will immediately catch the
eye of the reader. The feature artist is young,
which attracts my target audience of 16-18
year olds.
Main image – (picture which dominates
cover page) Is centred and dominates the
page, following codes and conventions. The
artist is showing direct address, engaging the
reader. It is a mid shot and a prop is used in
the form of a mic. The mic emphasises the
fact that this is a musical genre.
Barcode – (featured on magazine so it is
available for purchase) This is located in the
bottom right corner, following codes and
conventions. Its location means it is out of the
way and does not distract the reader from
important features.
Date – (shows how up to date the
magazine is) The date is also in clear
view so the reader can easily see if the
magazine is recent.
Strapline – (a subsidiary heading) follows codes
and conventions as it is located at the bottom of
the page. It gives an idea of what will feature
inside. It gives an opportunity for readers to win
prizes. If readers are interested, they will read
on to find out more.
Rule of thirds – (gives a guideline to where
certain features should be placed) The rule is
followed as the main image is placed in the
centre with coverlines on both left and right. Also
the masthead in the top left and barcode in
bottom right also follows the rule. The audience
focus on the important features because of
where they are located.
Target audience – The target audience are listeners of R&B. The
target audience are young, which is shown in the choice of feature
artist who are also young. Coverlines also relate to the genre,
attracting an audience who like R&B.
Genre – The magazine shows the genre of R&B. The
main image and coverlines both relate to the genre.
The colour scheme will include gold, a colour typically
associated with R&B.

2. Date – (shows how up to date the magazine is)
Below main title. This follows codes and conventions
as it allows the audience to see if the magazine is
recent.Anchorage text – (text below an
image) Links to the main image. This
follows codes and conventions as the
anchorage text provides more
information on the main image.
Page numbers – (numbers beside
page titles) These are placed on both
left and right. The title and page
numbers are both the same font which
follows codes and conventions and
shows they’re both linked. The images
also feature page numbers, so if the
reader is interested in the image, they
can turn to the page to find out more.Font – (style of text) The masthead,
title and sub-title are the largest and
show dominance on the page. This
follows codes and conventions as this
is the most important text on the
page.
Layout – (how features on the page are
laid out) The rule of thirds is followed as
coverlines feature on both right and left
with images integrated. The images are
accompanied by anchorage text, to give
more information. The title is the
largest font, also following codes and
conventions.
Main image – (picture which dominates
contents page) The image is in the right
column making it one of the first things
you see. It is clearly important and
something the magazine wants the
reader to take note of. The purpose of
the image is to advertise a new album.
The image is bordered which follows
codes and conventions as this separates
image and text. It is a long shot. The
mise en scene gives a musical feel.
Articles – (piece of writing) The articles
are all music based and some link with
the front cover artist. The titles are
short and snappy so the reader can
quickly decide whether they want to
read this page. They are all the same
size, font and colour making the
contents page look consistent and
organised. This follows codes and
conventions as it doesn’t make the
page look random and difficult to read.

3. Main image – (picture
which dominates page) This
is of the artist on the cover
so follows codes and
conventions. It is a long
shot of the artist in a
recording studio. Props are
used in the form of a mic
and headphones, showing
this is a music magazine.
Logo/date/page no – These will be placed in the corner of the
page. This follows codes and conventions as it allows the reader
to become familiar with the logo and magazine number. The use
of the date also allows the reader to make sure they are reading
the most recent issue.
Layout – (how features
on the page are laid out)
The interview is placed
within three columns.
This follows codes and
conventions as this is a
typical magazine feature.
The main image
dominates the left page.
The title is the largest text
with the sub-heading
second. These introduce
the reader to the page so
are large to show their
importance. A by-line is
also present. This follows
codes and conventions as
the magazine tells the
reader who created the
page.
Colour scheme – (arrangement of colours on page) The
house colour will be followed as the colours used will be
the same colours used on the front cover. This makes the
magazine familiar and sets its distinctive look. It also
shows how the pages are all linked, following codes and
conventions.Props – (portable object
used on page) These
include a mic and
headphones. These
reinforce what the artist is
famous for. They also show
this is a music magazine.