2. 1. In what ways does your media product
use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products?
3. Cover
The front cover of my magazine uses many conventions of a real magazine. Similar to Top of the Pops, I
have placed the masthead ‘Chart’ slightly to the left in the top third of my cover. This is a convention that
real magazines use so that the title is what you can see when they are lined up on the shelf. I have used
both types of font, San Serif and Serif, to add variety to the coverlines and make some stand out more than
others. My main coverline is a lot bigger than the others, it also anchors the main image. This indicates
what my double page spread is about. My image is a medium close up. I have also used a footer showing
the sections in my magazine. My colour pallet is similar to TOTP as I have used bright, eye catching
colours that would tend to appeal to the female target audience. Price, Date and Barcode are all included
in both magazines too.
Masthead
Main Image- Medium
close up which anchors
main coverline
Rule of Thirds
Price and
Date
Cover Lines
Main Coverlines
San serif Font
Barcode
4. Contents
Similar to Vibe, my magazine has a masthead, it titles the page as ‘Contents’, whereas, Vibe uses the
name of the magazine. I have used Page number references and Subtitles, giving the contents a clear
layout, the same as Vibe. I have also showed brief descriptions of each page, including a competition offer
for the reader. The editors note and use of rule of thirds are also typical features of a magazine. I used a
contrast of San Serif and Serif fonts to make the editors note seem hand written, which gives a personal
introduction from the editor, making the page look professional. The colour pallet for my Contents includes
bright pink and blue, the same as my cover. I have used drop shadow on the all of the text and the photo at
the bottom, I believe this makes them stand out from the background and gives a professional look.
Masthead
Brief
Description of
pages
Sub headings
Main Image,
medium/long
shot
Page
References
Extra photo
with page
number
Editors Note
5. Double Page Spread
By line
Main Image-
Medium Shot
Masthead
Drop Cap
Stand First
Grab Quote
Page Numbers
