Magazine Research: Conventions

This post will focus on the conventions in a magazine cover. I will research the conventions and give a brief description of each to show my understanding of the research.

Conventions:

• Masthead- It is what tells the reader what type of magazine is. it is also the largest text on the magazine cover.
• Main Image- The image is usually a medium shot and it gives a visual of what the magazine topic is. It is also what engages the reader to read the magazine.
• "Buzz Words"- The buzz word is something that makes the customer want to see the magazine. A major word is when the magazine is "free".
• Coverline- Goes with the picture and it also gives a brief description of what will be in the magazine.
• Barcode- Placed in the cover of the magazine because in the back, the magazine is covered by advertisements.
• Tag (Puff)- When the magazines gives the reader something for free and is placed on the cover.
• Edition- The date the magazine was created.
• Header- Gives the reader an idea what the entire magazine is about.

Here is an example of a cover with a few labels of conventions:

Reference

McNulty, J. (2011, July 1). The generic conventions of magazines cover. Retrieved from        

          https://www.slideshare.net/jenmcnulty/the-generic-conventions-of-magazines-cover.

O'Brien, C. (2011, September 26). Magazine Front Cover Codes and Conventions. Retrieved from                https://prezi.com/ssdxz8zweofa/magazine-front-cover-codes-and-conventions/.