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Codes and Conventions of a Magazine Front cover
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What ?
Main Image
Media codes and conventions are the generic things that most magazine front covers include, such as: Masthead, Cover lines, Main image, Barcode etc
Mast head
The main image covers most of the front page, it is typically in a medium or medium close up shot and in direct address to the reader.
The masthead is usually in the center or the top right of the front page. It eventually becomes the magazines trademark as its popularity grows.
Main Image
Masthead
Main Cover Line
The main cover line pairs with the images and anchors it to its meaning
Cover lines
Examples
Cover lines are normally one or two lines and give further detail about what is in the magazine. They have bright colours and are used to help attract the audience.
Main Coverline
Coverlines
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Codes and Conventions of a Magazine Front cover
Why are the covers appropriate ?
The front covers are appropriate for the target audience in a variety of different ways. The simple layout makes it easy to read and allows the audience to focus on the main image. It is quite simple but sophisticated and appeals to the audience due to the lack of text and informal language. The bright colours are eye catching and emphasis on the main coverlines attract the reader. The main image is effective in attracting the audience because it is a younger person in both magazines meaning that it becomes more relatable to the target age group and makes the concept of studying seem more appealing.