In what ways does your media product use, develop or

challenge forms and conventions

of real media products?

1.

FRONT COVER

Masthead

Features

Tagline

Anchor Text

Main Cover Line

Cover Lines

Main Image

MASTHEAD

Big and bold as a common convention of a music magazine. Placed at the top of the magazine. The masthead is usuallyPlaced behind the image but I decided to put it in front as I feel that it stands out more to the audience. Masthead examples from other magazines:

MAIN IMAGE Conventionally a medium close up of one person.Direct mode of address to audience through eye contact with the audience.Conforms to Mulvey’s theory of the male gaze.

Examples from other magazines:

FEATURES Gives the audience an insight to what they can expect from the magazine.Conventionally positioned on the right hand side of the magazine.

ANCHOR TEXT

Big bold name entices fans. Tells the audience who the main story is on. Bold colour makes the name stand out. Anchors the main image.

MAIN COVER LINE

Conventionally contrasts the main cover image and anchor text. Made to stand out and draw the audience in. Fits in with the magazine style.Links to the main article

Examples of cover lines:

CONTENTS PAGE

Masthead

Features

Feature Image

Images

Numbers

NUMBERS

Bold page numbers mean that it is easy for the audience to navigate their way around the magazine.It is convenient and the colours link to the overall colour scheme of the magazine.

IMAGES

I used a variety of different sized images. Used the convention of the main image linking to the main article.Little text draws the audiences attention to the images.

DOUBLE PAGE

Text

columns

Page number

Main image

quote

MAIN IMAGE

Forms a personal relationship through direct address with the audience.Direct address draws in the target audience.

Examples from other magazines:

PULL QUOTE

The pull quote gives an insight to the story. Creates question for the reader and makes them want to find out more. Draws people in to read further.

Examples of pull quotes:

COLUMNS AND PAGE NUMBERS

Article is neatly arranges into three columns. Makes it easy to read and follow.

Conventionally positioned at the bottom of the page in the right hand corner Easy to navigate the magazine.Separate from the main text.