Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Preliminary Task - Codes and Conventions.

Codes and conventions of a magazine front cover:
  • Main Image
  • Tag lines
  • Buzz words
  • Title of the magazine
  • Date it is released
  • Website address
  • Smaller images

Codes and conventions of a magazine contents page:

  • Main image of main story
  • Page numbers with articles
  • Main stories
  • Letter from the editor
  • Smaller pictures
  • Buzz words
  • Ordered - alphabetical order, topics/headings
  • Colour scheme - limited amount because of cost
  • Connect with front cover, image, masthead, small copy of front cover
  • Organised
  • 2/3 different fonts
  • Plain background
  • Competitions
  • Issue dates
  • Focus on cover story

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