Codes and Conventions

Main Image- Central image to do with the main story in the magazine.

Masthead- Large, mostly covers the width of the magazine and stands out with a unique font. Sometimes depending on who the central image is of the masthead might be slightly covered.

Bar Code-Usually on the front cover of the magazine as there is an advert on the back.

Sub Heading-(Cover lines) Shows the reader/audience a preview of what is in the magazine, makes them want to buy and read it.

Price-Can either be large and stand out to show/emphasis to good deal they are getting when they buy that magazine or its quite small and the reader doesn't see it automatically. Usually by the bar code

Buzzwords- Makes the reader want to buy that magazine as they no they wont find it anywhere else except here.

Bold Writing- Words such as Plus are used to jump out to the audience, make them want to read it.

Colour- A colour scheme is used to suit the genre of the magazine. Only a few colours are used.

Puffs- Promotes or gives something away to get the audience to choose that magazine to buy.

Date of Release- Could allow/ give the reader an idea of when the next issue will be out.

Graphic Features- Graphics added after. For example a box, used to draw the attention to that area on the page.

Extra images used are around the main image and are also a lot smaller.

Anchorage Text-A cover line that goes with the central image.

Slogan- Near the title, a positioning statement. Used to draw readers attention.