1. Codes and
Conventions of a
magazine

2. The masthead-
Is the title of a
magazine. Makes the
reader become aware
and recognise the
magazine they are
reading.

3. Main image-
Normally the main
image is a person
or people.
Depending on what
genre of magazine it
is. This is normally
the content of the
feature article in
the magazine.

4. Colour Palette- Most
magazines have a
colour palette, a
specific set of
colours, which makes
the magazine look
more professional
and put together.
Usually different on
each individual issue
they release.

5. Barcode- The
Barcode is usually on
the front of the page
because typically the
back of the magazine
is an advert, which
companies usually
pay for.

6. Buzzwords-
Normally words
like “exclusive,
limited edition” to
make the buyer
believe they
cannot leave the
shop without
purchasing the
magazine.

7. The 2nd page of the
magazine (the other
side of the front cover)
is generally
advertisement.
Companies will have
paid the magazine for
the page to advertise
their product.

8. In most magazines
there would be a
page on the team
behind the
product.
Explaining who is
who and what
they did
individually.
Sometimes there
is even a page
explaining what
the magazine is
about and who
they are.

9. In some magazines there
will be a title that says
Contents. This will help
indicate to the audience
what page they are on.

10. They are normally
presented in a
structured layout
consisting of 2 or 3
columns

11. There is usually numbers
on the contents page
with titles next to them
for the reader to
navigate their way
around the magazine.
The numbers are usually
a different colour and
size to the titles- this is
to make them stand out
and makes it easier for
the audience to see.

12. There are images
showing the main
articles. These
normally have page
numbers indicated on
them which anchors
them to the written
page.

13. There is normally a
colour scheme for
the house style. It
gives the reader an
idea of the genre.
This makes the
magazine look
professional and put
together.