generic conventions of magazine covers and contents pages

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  1. 1. Generic Conventions ofmagazine covers and contentspages.
  2. 2. Language Features + FontLargest text for themasthead so it standsout to the readers.A range of different fonttypes used so certain wordsstand out more than othersso it draws attention tothose key words.E.g. Cara(Models name)Generic Conventionsused on the cover of amagazine. Thisincludes the date adprice of the magazine.Use of emotive language oncover which makes readerwants to keep reading.Main features are in boldand other information issmaller text size.
  3. 3. Structure/LayoutThe masthead islayered on top of theimage of the model butabove her face so youcan still see her.The main features arelisted either side of theimage which allowsyou to see the image.Most features areusually on the leftbecause readers readleft to right.The masthead at thetop of the magazinebecause readers readfrom top to bottom.Model is in thecentre of magazine.The font is spread outon the magazine coverso it makes it lookattractive and notmessy.
  4. 4. ImageMedium shotimage as coverwith the modellooking directlyinto the camera.Use Lighting that'sbright enough for theimage so its not a darkimage. The image isusually photo shoppedas well.Cara delevingne is a well-knownfashion model thatmany people look up to soused to give a goodimpression of vogue.Wearing black thatcontrasts with the colourscheme of red, blue andwhite. This makes textstands out.
  5. 5. Typical ContentThe contents informationis arranged in columnswhich makers it lookappealing and organised.They also put it innumerical so its easier forthe readers to understand.It has an image that relatesto a page 98 which is animage of a modeladvertising the new trendsfor spring. Also it is a largeimage which implies thatthe new seasons previewon key looks for spring isvery important.Has the name of themagazine at the top ofthe contents page. It isthe largest text on thepage so it is the firstthing readers read.Subheadings are usedto separate eachsection of the contents.It helps organise the incolumns.Uses the same coloursas the front cover.Sticks to the colourtheme of black, whiteand red just not blue.)
  6. 6. Typical ContentThe contents informationis arranged in columnswhich makers it lookappealing and organised.They also put it innumerical so its easier forthe readers to understand.It has an image that relatesto a page 98 which is animage of a modeladvertising the new trendsfor spring. Also it is a largeimage which implies thatthe new seasons previewon key looks for spring isvery important.Has the name of themagazine at the top ofthe contents page. It isthe largest text on thepage so it is the firstthing readers read.Subheadings are usedto separate eachsection of the contents.It helps organise the incolumns.Uses the same coloursas the front cover.Sticks to the colourtheme of black, whiteand red just not blue.)