1.Codes and Conventions of a magazine

2. The masthead- Is the title of a magazine. Makes the reader become aware and recognise the magazine they are reading. 3. Main image- Normally the main image is a person or people. Depending on what genre of magazine it is. This is normally the content of the feature article in the magazine. 4. Colour Palette- Most magazines have a colour palette, a specific set of colours, which makes the magazine look more professional and put together. Usually different on each individual issue they release. 5. Barcode- The Barcode is usually on the front of the page because typically the back of the magazine is an advert, which companies usually pay for. 6. Buzzwords- Normally words like exclusive, limited edition to make the buyer believe they cannot leave the shop without purchasing the magazine. 7. The 2nd page of the magazine (the other side of the front cover) is generally advertisement. Companies will have paid the magazine for the page to advertise their product. 8. In most magazines there would be a page on the team behind the product. Explaining who is who and what they did individually. Sometimes there is even a page explaining what the magazine is about and who they are. 9. In some magazines there will be a title that says Contents. This will help indicate to the audience what page they are on. 10. They are normally presented in a structured layout consisting of 2 or 3 columns 11. There is usually numbers on the contents page with titles next to them for the reader to navigate their way around the magazine. The numbers are usually a different colour and size to the titles- this is to make them stand out and makes it easier for the audience to see. 12. There are images showing the main articles. These normally have page numbers indicated on them which anchors them to the written page. 13. There is normally a colour scheme for the house style. It gives the reader an idea of the genre. This makes the magazine look professional and put together.