Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Codes and Conventios (Main)

Codes and Conventions of a Music Magazine:

Front Cover:


  • Title = 1 word in top left of cover or full-page srpead
  • Date & Price (barcode is on front because advert is on back)
  • Unique Font
  • Puffs (something for nothing)
  • Gives an idea of whats inside
  • Main image anchors main coverline
  • Bold colours & consistent colour scheme
  • Title has unique font (biggest text on cover)
  • Picture on cover conveys attitude, no smiling
  • Images directly address reader (looking into camera)
  • Main coverline = two lines
  • Coverlines = 2/3 lines of information about contents, intrigue the audience/provokes interest
  • Typography = style of letters (consistent throughout)
  • Connotations of font reflect audience in mood/subject
  • Image is framed (usually left side)
  • Strip at bottom/top of cover. Lists bands/subjects in the magazine
  • Buzzwords = 'Exclusive'

Contents Page:

  • Colums (2/3)
  • Page numbers
  • Picture/image with page number
  • Images
  • "In this" section. (editor letter) - editorial
  • Date/issue
  • Quotes
  • Title in top-left
  • Consistent colour scheme
  • Catagorised sections (headings)
  • One large image
  • Smaller images
  • Subscription
  • Plain - simple backgrounds
  • Contents
  • Actual arrangment: Page number, then text 1 or 2 words as the main line e.g. BOLD or LARGER text, subline in smaller text.
  • Regular contents (every issue)
  • Feature content (one-off)
  • Bottom of page (page number, title, issue data, website)
  • Contact details

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