Friday 19 November 2010

Conventions of a Music Magazine

Conventions of a Front Cover page:

  • Masthead
  • Main image
  • Main cover line
  • Sub-cover lines
  • Date line
  • Issue number
  • Price
  • Bar code
  • Selling line
  • House colour scheme
  • Smaller Images
Contents Page:
  • Page numbers
  • Headings
  • Sub Headings
  • Emphasised cover stories
  • Contact information
  • Featured images
  • Regulars section
  • Features section
  • House colours
  • Simplicity
  • Editors Letter
  • Title of magazine and page number at the bottom of each page
Double Page Spread:
  • Large Masthead
  • Short description of the article
  • Inserts relating to the article
  • Drop cap to begin the article
  • Full page Image
  • Quotes
  • Website link
  • Smaller Images
  • Title of Magazine and page number at the bottom of each page
Conventions that could be used to create the stereotypical Music Magazine:
  • Gig listings
  • Artist/Band interviews
  • Music reviews
  • Posters
  • Music-related advertisements or target audience related advertisements
  • Music chart listings
  • Music/live gig news

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