Codes and Conventions of magazine Contents Page

Direct address is used to speak to the audience. The word ‘we’ implies that the audience and the writer have something in common and can both enjoy the experience of reading the magazine.

The title is in bold and is bright red which may illustrate that the genre is rock/roll.

The coverline states ‘ARCTIC MONKEYS’ which gives the audience some information about the magazine without revealing the entire storyline.

The subheadings have been used as well as numbers. This illustrates what each section of the magazine is about.

Buzz words have been included to highlight the exclusiveness of the magazine also it makes the contents seem more interesting or appealing.

The main image anchors the title and the genre of the magazine. The image shows a rockstar on a guitar which accentuates that the magazine is all about music and has something to offer to the audience.

Page numbers- Page numbers are used in chronological order to guide the audience through the magazine contents and give them an idea of what will be featured in the magazine.

The word contents is always featured at the top of the page which is striking and captures the readers attention immediately.

The colour scheme used suggests that the magazine is more upbeat and has a positive aspect to it. For example the colour yellow connotes happiness ect which implies that reading the magazine will make you happy.

Buzz words have been used to signify the fact that the magazine has something different to offer the audience. The particular word ‘win’ may propose that if you read the magazine you will gain something.

The title is in bold and has a font which suggests that the magazine is from the rock genre.

The subheading says ‘tickets meet and greet’ this is used to draw the audience in and make them enthused about the magazine.

The word contents is always featured at the top of the page which is striking and captures the readers attention immediately.

Page numbers- Page numbers are used in chronological order to guide the audience through the magazine contents and give them an idea of what will be featured in the magazine.