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unit 3: codes and conventions of a magazine cover
Codes and conventions- systems of sings, which create meaning. Codes are visual/audio, conventions group together to make a genre.
Focus on:
Costume
Coverlines
lighting
camera angle
Task:
Masthead;
It is situated in the top left corner to follow the “Z” pattern which is based on how you read it. The colour is white and red.
Fonts:
2/3. They keep the magazine looking simple and professional.
unit 3 codes and conventions of a double page spread
2nd February 2017
Codes and Conventions of a double page spread
Title- How big is it? Where is it placed? What does it look like? Colour/font style?
Layout/positioning
Size- What is more important?
Use of columns/Alignment?
Images used - What/who?What are they wearing? Facial expression? What are they doing?
Does the image relate to the article?
Image details: Has credit been given to model/photographer? Why?
Pull quote/messages- from who and why?
Colour scheme - Does it follow on from the cover? What does the colour scheme represent?
Text - Size, Font style, Placement
Contact information e.g: Website - why? Usually situated at the top or bottom.
Magazine logo
Date/Page number- where? Why? What font style? How big?
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