Conventions of a tv listings magazine

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Anisa Ilyas

Main image

Over here it shows the date and time of broadcast.

Page number

Logo and issue date

Title

Images

Three column layout.

Anchoring captions

The main image usually takes up most of the double page spread and is the largest image as it is the first thing that will grab the reader’s attention as it is what the article is regarding. This is usually placed on the left hand side of the spread.

Page numbers are added to double page spreads to make them look professional, also allowing the reader to find the page easily. We will be sure to add page numbers to our double page spread.

A standard three column layout where the article is written in three columns as it allows the text to be read easily and also keeps the page neat.

This is another typical convention of a TV listings magazine as it allows the reader to acknowledge when this magazine was issued and the logo reminds them of which magazine they are currently reading.

The title is usually bold, snappy and concise so that they can leave the audience to wanting to read more. Due to the boldness and the large font that it is written in it stands out grabbing the attention of the reader.

Anchoring captions briefly explain what’s involved in the image. They are usually in the smallest font and fit right under the image