Codes and Conventions of a music magazine

Masthead

• Title
• Positioning statement - sets out the mags ethos
• Title is kept clear and is kept seperate from the image unless the magazine is established . otherwise it stays underneath.

Barcode generally stayes on the bottom right hand and contains:

• Issue number
• Date
• Price
• Website

The magazine uses buzz words such as plus and exclusice which makes the reader feel like they are getting more than what they payed for

Images:

• One main image
• Sometimes subsidory images which are smaller
• Close up or mid shot image
• Not text on main image
• Direct adress - look straight at the camera
• Images are usually relevant to whats inside

Colour scheme - consists:

• Usually plain simple colours that dont clash
• 3/4 colours
• colours reinforce the brand

Main image:

• Band - Long shot/ medium shot
• Artist - close up
• Direct adress - look at the camera
• Body language of the person must fit the genre of the magazine.

Here is an example of a popular magazine cover