Magazine Covers
Tuesday 17th November 2020 Magazine Covers L/O To identify the features on a magazine front cover; to explore genre codes and conventions. Masthead- The masthead is the name/make/logo of the magazine, typically at the top of the cover. Dateline- The dateline is the line of information that contains the date of the magazine. Main Image- The main image is the picture on the cover that my relate to the contents of the magazine inside and can act as a quick eye catcher for people interested in that certain subject it may contain. Cover Line- A headline on the front cover of a magazine advertising a story or feature inside. Main Cover Line- The main headline that frequently relates to the main cover image- the main subject of the magazine. Barcode/Price- This is located on the cover, typically at the bottom, and contains the price and the location to scan for purchase. Tagline- A small amount of writing that often acts as a m...
