Main Task 1(Front Covers of Magazines)

Brighton Magazine‘The Brighton SOURCE’

This magazine is based on the location of Brighton and Hove. The masthead is spread across the top of the page, in bold, modern font which is also mixed in with tiny lettering hiding inside the ‘U’. This shows that the reader has to zoom up close to figure out what it says. This creates interest, as the reader would have to pick up the magazine to look closer. There are pugs at the top left hand corner, showing the price, date and volume number. This would aid the audience telling them useful information about the magazine, especially if they wanted to purchase it. The strapline is a small subheading saying ‘gigs, clubs, culture & Brighton’s best listings’, which gives an insight into what the magazine is about, at a glance. The cover line which is in the bottom right hand corner could entice the reader to opening the front cover and seeing what the article is about, as it is different. This stands out the most on the page as it is in bold capital writing, drawing your attention to it.

The only main image on the cover fills the front. It consists of 4 men, dressed smartly in sharp suits and holding film cameras. The magazine is called ‘The film issue’, this image is for the main feature articles which ties in with the main picture.

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The meanings being created by the codes and conventions, want you to be drawn to the magazine with curiosity. You would be tempted to look through the paper because of the interesting and unusual choice of photograph on the front of the cover. Plus, if you are interested in film and photography you would be tempted by the choice of text as it jumps out to the eye.

The primary audience of this magazine would be young adults, who live in and around the city of Brighton who regularly go out and experience the atmosphere of the area. It would attract people who go out clubbing, go to music events and gigs, and also people who are involved with the culture of Brighton. The secondary audiences of this magazine would be people associated with the primary audience who live in Brighton, such as siblings, younger family members and friends who spend their time out in the city. They could be affected by this magazine because they could want to follow in their footsteps and get into the same things. People who want to follow the latest trends could read this magazine. People who have an interest in film may decide to look at this magazine just by looking at the front cover. It entices the reader as the men have wounds and look like they have been beaten up, they could wonder what the article is about and want to look inside.

The text is appealing the reader by being in bold, white lettering which stands out against the dark picture. This makes it easier for the The magazine has a lot of capital letters in order to make words stand out, so they are easier to read from a glance. The group of people in the image are being represented on this front cover, it clearly displays that this edition is about film because they are holding cameras and have had makeup and special effects on them, to give them a rough look.

An institution called ‘Built by Buffalo’ contributed to making the magazine website. ‘Built by Buffalo’ is a small web design and development agency based in Brighton, which enhanced the design of the webpage for the magazine. This institution made the webpage look appealing and visually, in order for the viewers to be interested and to draw attention to the content. This magazine has been around for 17 years, and it is the the magazine for finding out what is happening in Brighton, for the locals and also visitors. They post content daily in order to keep everyone updated with the new and upcoming events and news in town. It is always packed full with live gig reviews, pieces of writing about Brighton and also beautiful snapshots of the area.