These are the codes and conventions of a magazine cover.
Cover
Title always in top left – usually only one word
Always one main image – Usually medium close up
Barcode always bottom right
Main coverline always over picture
They all have writing above the title
Unique Font
Quotes
Consistent colour scheme
No smiling- conveys attitude
Direct address – always looking at reader
Main coverline anchors the meaning of the main image, it is the largest on the page
Coverlines
· Main coverline is two lines
· Feature as few words as possible
· Information about the contents
· Intrigue the audience
· Frame main image
Typography
· Consistent / only a few fonts are used
Puff-something extra
Buzzwords- EXCLUSIVE
Strip at bottom or top of cover – list of names / topics
Contents
1 image larger than others
Editorial – image of editor
Subscription advert
Consistent colour scheme
Page numbers on pictures anchor image to written contents
Laid out in columns (2 or 3)
White background
Title of magazine
Issue date / number
Word contents
Features and regular contents
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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