Conventions of Magazines

Beth Maggs

Mast head (title of magazine) This is positioned at the top of the page so the reader is immediately drawn to the mast head.

Main image

The mis-en- scene… Popular, famous woman being happy. It also shows she is confident.

Bar code

Cover line

This is eye catching, as it’s the most boldest and largest on the front cover. The rest of the fonts on the cover are fairly of an average size compared to the cover story. It is simple, but shows what the magazine is mainly based on.

The whole theme of the front cover is pink. This shows consistency, and could be a selling point as it will be easily recognised. As it is for a young, teenage girls, it stands out as pink is stereotypically a girl colour.

This circle shape is like a sticker, and informs the reader that this is brand new and more people will be more interested in buying it.

Cover stories

Strap line

This is to grab the readers attention even more so, as the reader will recognise the magazine from the advertising line.

Mast head (title of magazine) This is positioned at the top of the page so the reader is drawn to it straight away, however this magazine has chosen to position the main image above the mast head to draw attention to the famous boy band also.

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Slang language to relate to the young audience. It makes it fun, and more informal.

Main cover line

Main image

Direct mode of address

Circle shape to represent sticker, to make the front cover more appealing as it is giving the reader a chance to be involved with winning.

Similarly to the other two magazines I have annotated. The mast head is located at the top of the page, in a large font which instantly grabs the readers attention. It is easy to recognise that it is aimed at girly teenagers from the baby pink colour and the star located in the ‘M’ letter which is ‘Mizz’s’ logo which identifies the magazine and makes it individual.

The bold, black coloured font here stands out. This is a factor of what interests the target audience into buying it, as they will expect to find a free gift in the magazine.

Centre Image – Direct mode of address

A mid-shot of a celebrity attracts the reader in many ways, as it shows detail to the face like make up and their fashion sense. It shows the ideal reader, and whoever reads this is interested in the direct mode of address.

Bar code