Monday, 16 November 2009

Conventions of a Magazine

Based on research on 'Heat' magazine and 'Vogue' magazine;

  • Celebrity gossip
  • Large, centred image
  • Moderately large masthead (Including Pics related to the masthead)
  • Features 1 or more articles on masthead
  • Front cover is packed full of text - black text on white background
  • Target audience is generally female, young and old
  • Large main headline relating to the main image
  • Young, good-looking cover model
  • Main image overlapping magazine title
  • Colours reflect on the target audience (blue for boys, pink/red for girls)
  • Sub headings which advertise the articles within the magazine (usually moderately large, but not larger than main title and headline)
  • Text contrasts background colour.