Codes And Conventions

The codes and conventions of a front cover

- Bold Title
- Price
- Barcode
- Colour Scheme
- Date
- Headlines
- One central image
- Website
- Masthead
- Coverlines
- Buzzword
- Issue number
- Supportiny images
- Block colour background
- Four fonts used
- Main content
- Main cover line
- Single image dominates the cover
- Positioning statement
- Picture is close up to medium shot
- Font size

The codes and conventions of a contents page

- Not one central image ( 3-4 medium ones)
- 2 pages
- Sub headings
- Blank background
- columns/sections 2-3
- List
- Page numbers
- Editors letter
- Magazine title
- 'On the cover'
- 10-12 font size
- Page numbers bigger than text
- Line gap between sections
- Issue number
- Credits
- Date
- Pictures dominate
- Subscription details
- Contract details