THE GENERIC CONVENTIONS OF MAGAZINES

Front cover of magazines

Genres of mass market magazines

Teen magazines

Gossip magazines

Lifestyle magazines

Home and Garden

Sports magazines

Gaming magazines

Fashion magazines

Women’s magazines

Men’s magazines

Wildlife magazines

School and college magazines

Masthead

Lure

Teaser

Puff

Tagline

The target audience for this magazine is aimed at Cheryl Cole fans since most of the magazine includes information about her, which is suitable for fans. The target audience is based for teenage girls 17+. The reason why it is aimed at girls/women is because the magazine gives women information on the latest trends and what is the best way to stay on trend. It gives tips on fashion.

The colours contrast with each other making the magazine look appealing, the picture is suitable for the cover because of the colour that is used on the magazine. Different shades of browns and white are used, the colour of the writing match with Cheryl Cole’s outfit and hair, which makes the cover eye catching. Since the magazine is full with different shades if brown and white, Cheryl Cole’s face blends in with the browns and white. However, her lipstick is in a pink shade, which brightens up her face and makes her face stand out.

Content pages

Analysis of Contents Page This contents page is set out as a double page spread. This is so that it does not look like they have just squashed all the text on to one page. The page layout are both the same. The design at the edge of the page is both the same, this is to give a consistent look. The title ‘Contents’ stands out from the whole contents page this is because the editor produced such a bright coloured background with the white background and the different colours on the side of the page. This makes the title stand out since the title is written into a black block. This makes the white stand out, making it very clear for the readers to read. It is eye catching and bold.

At the top of both page, clear pictures that relate to the magazine are placed, the top pictures are more in your face, this is so the audience instantly look at the large pictures. On the top of the image is the page number which makes it quicker and easier for the reader if they are looking for a particular feature. At the bottom of the page the images are much smaller compared to the top ones, this might show that the top images are more important and may interest the readers. The bottom pages also have page numbers on them, this again is to tell the reader what page they are on.

The pages are displayed in categories, with the heading for each in a bigger, bolder font. This is done so that it is easier for the readers to read if they are looking for something specific. The page numbers are also made clear for the readers so they know exactly what page to go on to.

The text on the contents page is all black, but the images are in colour. This provides a contrast and makes the text stand out.