FONTS AND COLOURS

Script Fonts

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZScrip fonts are very old and out of date, so it would not be

a good idea for me to use this particular type of font in my magazine as its not modern or popular. This font can also be hard to read and the letters are very ‘fancy’, which is why these particular fonts are used in scripts or posh pieces of writing for example wedding invitations or celebratory awards.

Fonts I should not be using

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZThese types of fonts are examples of fonts I should be avoiding when creating my magazine, as they are all old fonts which tend to be very curvy and difficult to read. These types of fonts are also appear very elegant and that does not link with my music genre of pop, this type of font is more associated with a classical genre.

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These particular types of fonts are what I should be using for my music magazine as they are big and thick as well as being very modern. They match my theme of pop and help to target my audience of teenagers as they are modern and popular fonts.

size

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Font size is an important element as it helps to indicate the importance of the text. For example all the important feature on a magazine will have bigger font sizes such as the Masthead and Main cover-lines, this helps to draw the audience to the magazine on the shelf and gives them a clear indication as what is further to come.

Hand Lettered Fonts

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For the editors letter on the contents page hand lettered Fonts should be used to make the letter more personal. This font style gives the magazine a human touch and helps the audience to fee; connected to the magazine which helps them to relate to it.

ColourColour is very important on the magazine as some work together and some don’t. colours need to relate to the genre of the magazine as they help to sell the magazine. The colours need to link all throughout the magazine otherwise the magazine can appear messy and unorganised. Certain colours must be used as they help to portray a message for example the colour pink is happy and vibrant so this would not link well with a rock magazine which is stereotypically dark and aggressive.

Baby blue is calming and gives a positive feeling.

Black is very dark and depressing

Red is a reminder of death and anger

Orange is peaceful and relaxing

MASTHEAD

Grey is a dull colour and boring. Doesn’t attract the audience

Font is difficult to read and is to old fashioned for a Pop magazine today.

Black is a depressing colour, doesn’t convince the reader to buy as it appears boring.

A BAD MASTHEAD

MASTHEADA clear modern font, that is bold and visible(easy to read)

Pink is a bright colour which can make the audience happy and feel positive convincing them to purchase the magazine.

Blue is a calming and relaxing colour. A GOOD

MASTHEAD