Conventions of a magazine front cover

The conventions of a magazine:

• Big bold title - Tells the audience what its called, what type of magazine it is. Title must be easily recognisable.

• Date - Usually in small print in the corner of the magazine or under the title.
  

• Pictures - Main picture to go with main subject, 1 small picture somewhere else on the cover to go with a sub content.

• Sub content titles - Seem to be grouped together on part of the front cover, a picture may accompany.

• Main content - Includes a large image, the main focus when you look at the magazine, makes you want to buy it.

• Colours - Show what is included in the magazine or the type of magazine. For example, dark colours are usually on a gaming magazine, bright colours on a tv magazine.

• Barcode - The barcode is usually placed in the bottom left hand side of the magazine front cover.