Conventions in pop magazines include: 1. Having an eye-catching masthead in a bold font at the top to attract readers. 2. Following the "route of the eye" by placing key information like the masthead, main image, and storylines in a way that guides readers' eyes across the page. 3. Using techniques like box outs, varied fonts, bright colors, and affordable costumes to draw in the target audience of young readers.

1. Conventions
Comparing my magazine conventions with others.

2. What is conventional about this front cover?
Box out: Masthead:
Having a box out, draw’s attention to a The masthead for the front cover is Main Image:
certain story. This box out off offers conventional because it attracts the On the front cover it is conventional to
exclusive pictures, and age related audience to the page. The typography for have a large image in the centre where
activities which would relate to the the masthead is sans serif which is also you are able to see their facial expression’s
target audience because they would conventional to a pop magazine because and their clothing. Also, on pop magazines
want to buy the magazine to see what it catches the eye of the reader. it is conventional to use a well known
pictures they are. artist or a new and upcoming artist. All of
these features are to draw in the reader’s
Cover Line: attention.
Having a cover line is conventional
because it attracts the readers attention Font:
about what the main story will include. The typography used on this front
Also, having It in a box out such as a ‘love cover San’s serif is the font they use
heart’ makes it stand out more which is on the front of this magazine which is
attract the target audience even more. conventional because it catches the
Route of the Eye: readers attention whilst on the shelf.
This front cover is conventional This is good for the target audience
because it has followed the rule of because young teenagers normally go
Route of the Eye. They have the for something that look’s interesting
masthead along the top, the main rather than dull and boring.
image, then finally posters in box
outs along the bottom. The Posters:
purpose of this is so that the Advertising posters inside a
reader can gain all the important magazine is conventional because
information at first glance. Also all the target audience believe that
the main information is in the Left Extras: they are getting something ‘free’
third. On every magazine is it conventional to have a which is more than they are
Colour: barcode so that the people wanting to buy it are paying for. Also having posters of
The colour scheme for the front cover is very able to find out how much it is going to cost. music artists introduces people to
conventional because they use upbeat and However, on a pop magazine it is conventional to new people so when they are put
exciting colours such as pink, and light blues. have the barcode at the bottom of the front on the front cover they recognise
Also using bright colours such as Yellow for cover. Also it is conventional to have an issue them.
box outs make them stand out. number of the magazine.

3. How is my front cover conventional?
Masthead:
The typography for my
masthead is conventional Articles:
Extras: because it is in Sans Serif font On the front cover the
My front cover is conventional which stands out . Also its in a articles are conventional to a
because I have put barcode so that large font at the top, which pop magazine because they
the people wanting to buy it are able make’s it bigger than anything are relates to the
to find out how much it is going to else on the page so it can catch Psychographic of my target
cost. I have also included an issue the readers attention. audience such as talking
number which is conventional so that about fashion and celebrities.
the buyer is able to know what issue
they are purchasing. Font: The typography used on my
front cover San’s serif is the font
they use on the front of this
Colour: magazine which is conventional
The colour scheme on my front because it catches the readers
cover is very conventional attention whilst on the shelf.
because I have used feminine
colours such as pink and blue
which relate to my target Main Image:
audience. The main image on my front cover
conventional because it is a large
image in the centre where you are
Route of the Eye: able to see their facial expression’s
My front cover is conventional because it and their clothing. On my image, you
has followed the rule of Route of the Eye. can see what she is wearing, and also
I have put have the masthead along the what make up she has used.
top, the main image, then finally the main
story line along the bottom. The purpose
of this is so that the reader can gain all the Language:
important information at first glance. Also Using shortened sentences such as “I cant believe
all my main information is in the Left it” and “Love affair revealed” draws the readers
third. attention because its only giving them a snapshot of
what is it come. This is why my magazine is
conventional to the pop genre.

4. What is conventional about this contents page?
Masthead:
Having the masthead on the contents page is conventional because it
Colour:
allows the reader to recognise what magazine they are reading from. Also
The colours on the contents page
“Inside the mag” doesn't directly insinuate that its a contents page, but you
are unconventional to what they
can tell from the layout. It is also conventional because it attracts the
are usually. They are blue, which
readers eye. The typography used for the masthead is serif font which
is more of a masculine colour,
makes it more exciting to read.
which isn’t very eye catching.
Text: Numbers:
The text on this contents page is Having the page numbers at the
conventional because it is in a small bottom of the contents page in bold
font which is conventional for a pop and a striking colour is conventional
magazine. Also there is a letter from so that the reader is able to find
the editor which informs the what page they want to read. Also,
readers what to expect within the as my magazine is aimed at 12-
issue. 16yearolds they have a short
attention span so the main
Main Image: information has to stick out.
The main image for this contents
page is conventional because they
are both well known in the celebrity
worlds which means it more likely a Captions:
teenager who knows about them will It is conventional to caption
want to read it. Also, if they enjoy pictures on a contents page so
what's on the contents page they will the reader is able to look at the
want to read on. The camera angles picture and if they want to read it
are also conventional because they Other Pictures: turn straight to the page.
are mid shots. All the other images scattered around the contents page is
conventional because it gives of a busy and exciting tone. Also all
of the pictures are of other celebrities which the target audience
can relate to. It is also conventional to have a picture of the editor
on the front cover so the reader is able to see who wrote the issue.
This is why this contents page is conventional.

5. How is my contents page conventional?
Colour:
The colour scheme on my contents page is conventional
as it has feminine colours such as yellow and pink. Also
Masthead: there is an even amount of both colours which is
The masthead on my contents page is conventional because you can’t have one colour over
conventional because it is in serif font powering the other.
which makes it exciting to read. Also it
is at the top of the page it a bright
colour (pink) which means it stands
Extras:
out from the rest of the text.
The extra’s on my contents page such
as the masthead in the corner of the
page is conventional as it gives the
Images: The images on my reader ability the remember what
contents page are conventional magazine they reading. Also having
because they are well know pop page numbers at the bottom of the
artists which my target audience page is conventional because the
can relate too. I also have a reader is able to see what page they
picture of the editor as it is also are on.
conventional to have a picture of
the editor so the reader can see
who has written the issue. Text:
The text on my contents page is
Captions: conventional as it is in a serif font
My pictures are conventional which is easy and exciting to read.
as they have captions on them Also i have text from the editor
which means the reader can which is conventional so the
find the page they are looking reader is able to see what the
for straight away. issue involves.
Number:
My page numbers are conventional as they are in a bold font
at the bottom of the page where the readers are able to find
the information quickly. Also they have a subheading beside
them which is also conventional as it gives of a little piece of
information about what is going to appear on that page.

6. What is conventional about this double page spread?
Images: Kicker:
The images on this double page spread Having a kicker on a double page
is conventional because it is of a well spread is conventional because it
known artist all around the world. Also draws the reader into the text and
the main image is on the left hand side shows them where the article
of the page which is conventional for a starts.
pop magazine.
Standfirst:
It is conventional to have
Text: The text of this double
a stand first because it
page spread is conventional
gives the reader a incite
because it on the right hand
to what the article is
side of the page in a serif font
going to be about.
which is easier to read. Also it
is in a small size font(9) which
is conventional for a pop
magazine when reading an
article.
Colour :
The colour on this double page
Headline:
spread is conventional because
The headline for this double page spread Box Out: it has feminine colours which
is conventional because it is big, bold and A box out is conventional aims at the target audience.
written in sans serif so it draws in the because if sections off important Also they are bright and eye
attention of the reader. Also it is a quote information from the rest of the catching especially using
from the text which means if they find it text, which makes it easier for colours such as different
interesting they will want to read the rest the reader to read. shades of pink and yellow.
of the text.

7. How conventional is my double page spread?
Headline:
Image: My headline is conventional
My image is conventional because it because it is big, bold and eye
is large, and on the left side of the catching which is written in sans
page. Also the model is a well serif so it stands out from the rest
known singer with casual clothes of the text.
and makeup which can relate to the
Pull quotes: target audience.
My pull quote is
conventional because it is
on the main image which
draws the reader in. If they
like what they read from Kicker:
the pull quote they will The kicker on my double
want to read the rest of the page spread is conventional
text. because it is at the beginning
of the article in a larger font
than the rest of the text. It is
conventional because they
Text: know where the article
The text on my article is starts.
conventional because it is in
serif font which means it is
easier to read. Also it is in the
conventional size font (9)
which means it doesn't take
up to much space, but it is still
legible to read. I have also put
in questions which 12-16 year Colour:
My colours are conventional Standfirst:
olds would want to know My standfirst is conventional
about their favourite because they are feminine (pink and
blue) which relates to the target because it gives the reader more
celebrities so it keeps them information about the article.
interested. audience. Also they are bright and
eye catching so it draws the Also it is just under the headline
attention to the reader. where it is conventional to be.

8. Bold Masthead Route of the eye
Left third rule
Eye catching story lines
Box outs
Bright colours Key Conventions
in a POP Magazine.
A variety of fonts Cluttered Layout
Different shot types
House style colours
Affordable costumes