Key Terms- Magazine covers

Samuel Penn

Key Terms/Conventions

Definition

Header and footer bar Used at the very top and bottom of the front cover, May have small amount of information on them and can be used with colour to highlight the cover itself.

Masthead This is the title on the front of the magazine, usually made to be recognisable and very eye-catching.

Tag line This is usually under the masthead, and is used to give a short description, highlighting key information for the reader.

Main image/ anchorage Usually concerning main story of magazine, various shots can be used to convey genre and audience.

Main cover line This is the second largest text on the cover and usually concerns and puts the main image into context.

Puff/Pug These are used to catch the readers attention and may have promotional offers or free items to give away.

Buzzwords Used to attract attention, usually with main article and would use words such as exclusive, free or extra.

Cover lines Smaller lines of text on cover, may concern smaller stories within the magazine.

Thumbnail images Used to spread out content and keep the audience interested with more content.

Information/barcode Can be positioned in multiple places, usually near the bottom and to the side. Can include date, price and issue number of the magazine.

Main image/ anchorage

Masthead

Tag lineMain cover line

Puff/Pug

Buzzwords

Cover lines

Information/barcode

Header/footer barA lot of the key terms can be applied to just one cover although this particular cover does not feature any thumbnail images.