In what ways does your media product use, develop or

challenge forms and conventions of real media

products?

Following the conventions…

Although I wanted to ensure my magazine was unlike any already on sale, it was also extremely important to follow a few of the conventions typically seen in magazines on sale. These conventions are often used because they are both effective in terms of design aesthetics, as well as suitability to the subject matter and legibility.

My media product both uses, develops and challenges the forms and conventions of magazines in the real world. My magazine, most heavily in the contents page and double page spread, follows the typical conventions of magazine form.

My double page spread in particular, features many of the conventions typically used in magazines. These include the use of a large central image which fills both pages, pull quotes and a drop cap. These conventions seem to have been successful when appealing to my target audience, as stated in comments from my audience feedback.

Following the conventions…

Conventions used within my contents page include: the separation of article topics into columns, the use of a large heading/title, and a fairly even image:text ratio on the page. Following these conventions not only benefitted my contents page in terms of aesthetics and the ability to lay out my page in a visually effective way, but also in terms of legibility. I have followed the convention of topic-specific columns to organise my featured articles effectively, benefitting the reader and the enjoyment of reading my magazine directly.

Following the conventions…

Following the conventions…

Conventions used within my front cover include: a large, bold masthead design and a striking central image (more specifically, a medium close-up shot). Following these conventions not only benefitted my front cover in terms of aesthetics and the ability to lay out my page in a visually effective way, but also in terms of legibility. I have followed the convention of topic-specific columns to organise my featured articles effectively, benefitting the reader and the enjoyment of reading my magazine directly.