Follows conventions

Dominating images of student.He is holding books whilst smiling which indicates that he enjoys studying.

He is black which shows diversity.

Masthead

Sub-headings that inform the reader of the contents

Black and green colour scheme shows a modern look, his clothing also appears modern.

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SubvertsConventionsBecause you would not expect the dominating image to be a group of students at a party

MastheadNU is a double meaning.• NU stands for

Northumbria students union

• NU Life as in “New Life” which is commonly suggested when somebody goes to Uni.

Dominating image of a DJ at a large party. This appears to be used to show that University is like a party.

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Sub-headings to inform reader of contents

Colour scheme is mostly purple.This could be because purple is a colour that is often affiliated with party's

Challenges ConventionsBecause it’s hard to tell that it’s a student magazine aside from the Sub-Heading.

Masthead

Dominating Image

There is a lot going on in the background that doesn't appear to have anything to do with students

The Sub-heading is the only way to tell that the magazine is about University

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SubvertsConventionsBecause it has a lack of subheadings

Masthead

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Sell lines

Dominating image of student

FollowsConventions

Masthead

Dominating images of smiling student with a book

Sell Lines

The cover follows conventions and has all the codes you would expect to see.

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