This document analyzes a TV listings magazine to understand its codes and conventions and help plan a similar magazine. Key aspects analyzed include the colorful palette that changes by program, subheadings that look creative, inclusion of the date in a niche way, use of images to identify shows and scenes, imperative language to advertise shows, and breaking up long descriptions with highlighted paragraphs. The analysis found the magazine looks inviting to read through these techniques.

1. TV LISTING MAGAZINE
ANALYSIS
Ella Chapman

2. WHAT AM I ANALYSING?

3. WHERE IS IT FROM?
I got this from a ‘tv choices’
magazine at my local corner
shop. It is based on the main
reality tv shows that air on a
regular basis.
I wanted to explore the typical
codes and conventions of a tv
listings magazine, so I can then
think about a plan in terms of
what my one will look like. This
helps because I can identify
what aspects work well and
which ones I can expand on and
improve myself.

4. THE COLOUR PALETTE
The colour choice is very bright and
vivid, and is one of the things the
reader will notice straight away.
The main colours are evidently pink
and yellow, which makes up the
boarder around the edge of the
page.
However, depending on the type of
programme being written about, the
colour changes. This looks effective
and more interesting to read.

5. THE AUDIENCE
tify them as being more feminine. Therefore, I thought the reason for th
ng to the Daily Mail, which I have linked as a source below. This mean
mail.co.uk/news/article-2891696/New-figures-reveal-popular-shows-me

6. SUB-HEADINGS
hich looks more creative and as though more thought and time ha
professional. Furthermore, this is enhanced by the niche shape

7. THE DATE
The aspect of including the date within the
design of the magazine is helpful for the
reader when they purchase the product.
The black and pink colour palette stands
out well against the yellow background, and
even though the typography is small, it can
still easily be read.
In addition, I like the effect of the date
appearing as though it is printed on post-it
notes coming onto the page. This is a very
niche idea and looks effective at the same
time.

8. IMAGES
I really like the way there are images within the tv
listings magazine. This makes it easy for the
reader to know what show they are reading about.
Furthermore, they can also gain an idea of what
the show is going to entail during that particular
episode.

9. IMAGES
I plan to include images on my tv listing, the
audience will then be able to recognise specific
scenes when watching the documentary. As
well as this, by using images I will be creating a
brand image. People will recognise the
lifeguard uniform and associate this with my
documentary.
Here is an example of where there are several
images included in one column, with less text.

10. LANGUAGE USE
The language use is vital
within a magazine. This is an
example of an imperative
command technique. ‘Must
see’ is acting as an instruction
for the audience to tune into
the programme.
The vivid outline and bold text
makes this small addition
stand out and be an effective
way of advertising the
different shows.

11. LANGUAGE USE
There is a lot of text printed about
each show. However, it is important
this text is broken down.
This is evident in this issue due to the
fact that every other paragraph is
highlighted in purple.
This doesn't make it look as though
there is just a big block of text, and
keeps it looking more interesting and
inviting to read.

12. LANGUAGE USE
I have noticed that a lot of
interrogatives are used as a way of
communicating with the reader.
These are evident at the end of most
small paragraphs, and are a subtle
way of encouraging the reader to
create their own opinion on what
events are going to unfold.

13. WHAT HAVE I LEARNT?
listings magazine is, it looks inviting to read. I think this is important
small images. They make things more exciting to look at, as well as
clauses and interrogatives make it easy to read for the audience,