Conventions

Cover;

·         A main image of something that will entice the target audience.

·         Cover line to tease people as to what is in the magazine.

·         Issue number.

·         Relevant cover lines.

·         An ordered layout with minimal amounts of cover lines.

·         Colour scheme that makes the cover look vibrant and also colours that appeal to the target audience.

·         Price.

·         Logo/Masthead to provide an iconic look.

·         Barcode.

·         Pull quotes in the main article, sometimes used as the title.

Contents page;

·         Columns to allow readers to easily find what they’re looking for.

·          Images relating to the articles (minimal amounts).

• Simple white background to emphasise what’s on the page.
• Subheadings to arrange the articles.
• Same colour scheme as front cover.

Double page spread;

·         Simple, white background.

·         A main image of the artist as the focus point of the page.

·         Personal and in-depth article.

·         Bold or different coloured text for the questions of an interview

·         Quote from the text (pull quote)