Conventions of a Magazine

Conventions of a Music magazine front cover.

Short memorable masthead that covers the width of the top of the magazine.

1 main image predominantly of an artist, which covers majority of the front cover. This is to keep the front cover professional and clean.

Colour scheme is consistent (No more than 4 main colours)

Few cover lines, to engage the audience for the contents however only a few in order to not overcrowd the page.

Date and Issue of the Magazine

Barcode on either bottom left or right of magazine.

Puffs such as a free gift or competitions.

Conventions of a contents page.

                                       

One or two main images.

Subscription / information.

Page number written next to each subscription.

1 or a maximum of 2 pages.

Contents page follows the magazines colour scheme.

“Contents” written on the page

The masthead of the magazine written on the page too.

Page numbers on the bottom right or left side of the page.

Conventions of a double paged spread.

Drop cap

Text is written in columns to make it easier for the audience to read, and keep it clear and professional.

Page numbers to help the audience know what they are reading, from reference to the contents page.

An image or more is added to decorate the page; a page of just writing can bore audiences or make them not want to read it.

Fonts that are used tend to be simple, in order for the audience to be able to read it.

A quote from within the article as the header, to attract the audience.