Codes and Conventions of Content Page's

In this lesson we analysed 7 magazine content pages.

Mast head
The title is smaller than the contents page but is similar to the same font and colour of the title on the front cover. Also it refers the brands. The title is not always at the top and it is larger and bold. It is always bolder than the other texts on the content page.

Colour scheme
We saw that each content page had a similar colour scheme as the front page

Images
There is a main image or small featured images to show who s going to be in it. This anchors with the story. Also little pictures are linked to the article of the magazine. These have page numbers on them.

Layout
The contents pages normally have 2 to 3 columns. It also has featured articles and a message from the editor. This message from the editor also welcomes new readers to the magazine and what it is about. It has regular features, editor’s features. Normally a magazine will have 20 features and 20 regular articles. However this can vary depending on the size of the magazine. The text is size 11 point always and this is content throughout the contents page. This makes it easier to read and more eye catching. Between each section there is a space (line gap)

Credits/Contact information
Also the magazine has credits on the contents page such as credits for the photographer for taking the image on the front page of the magazine. Also it has a website/email/phone number/address. These are all contact details for a reader to get in touch if necessary. The website is usually located on the bottom of the contents page because it is the least important.

Page number
The page number always comes before the text.  Followed by a few words for example the artists name or the ambigious texts to intingue the reader in either bold or capitals, the average font size is 12/13 point.

A subline is after this, this tells you a more specific detail about the article in a samller and roman font (no bigger than 11 point)

Codes and Conventions of Magazine Front Covers

In today's lesson we were given 5 magazine to analysis the code and conventions such as:

Mast head

The magazine title, In an Unique font.
Top left/Along the top - This is the positioning statement. 

If it is a well known magazine the title can be partly covered. 

Bar code 

bottom right

price/date/website/issue number

Buzz word

Advertising free new gifts

Puffs

Are located near the bottom of the magazine.

Images

Central, big image with plain background. The picture text cohesion, this uses same colour as text. The text ankers the image and goes around the image

Cover-lines

Cover-lines are down the side and small pictures correspond other text. The main coverline goes with main image to cover the main text

Colour scheme

The colour scheme is simple. There is 4 to 5 different colours used. The colours do not clash and they are eye catching.The colour also helps clarify the genre of the magazine and makes it clear to the reader. 

Positioning statement
The statement beneath the header.

Coverlines all in the same style of font

Most music magazines have the same colour scheme of 3/4 main colours. This makes the magazine stand out to its target audience.

Only a few fonts are used:

Serfs (with hooks)

Times new roman (without hooks)

Arial

Logo's
Sometimes logo's are placed partially behind the main picture which can make the magazine look better however, only magazines with very well known logos can do this because everyone will already know what the logo looks like.