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To learn/revise key terminology for analysing magazine front covers

Lesson 4: Aims

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Mix and MatchAnchor text Headlines on the cover

Banner The title of the magazine as it appears on the front cover

Barcode The most important photograph or image on the cover

Buzzwords Used to scan the magazine at a cash register

Central image Shows how much the magazine will cost

Coverlines Words or phrases that set the meaning of an image

Flash A straight line that highlights extra content

Masthead A ‘badge’, often circular or star-shaped to draw attention to content

Price Draw attention, e.g. ‘Free!’ or ‘Exclusive!’

Skyline A horizontal line at the top of a magazine, usually in colour, with text that refers to content

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It is useful to learn subject-specific terminology as it allows you to be more precise in your explanations and analysis. It also shows that you have an excellent understanding of a topic.

Terminology

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Identify the features from the mix and match activity on the front cover of your magazine. Label each feature that you find.

Magazine Front Covers

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Make your own magazine front cover, including as many of theses features as you can.

Design Your Own

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To learn/revise key terminology for analysing magazine front covers

Review of Aims

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Extension Questions1. Look at a variety of print music press

publications. Identify the key features by labelling the magazines.

2. Identify how each feature appeals to the audience.

3. Identify what ‘needs’ each of the key features satisfies.