1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of

real media products?

Front Cover Unique masthead, it is in a unique font and is the biggest text on the page making it really stand

out. This is recognised as the magazine’s trademark.

One main image is used, it reflects the genre. Direct

address is used in order to engage the reader. The text frames the image and none of it covers the face of the

main image. Most of the cover lines used are band names, a sub line is used after each one

explaining what each article is

about. These are in a smaller font and

interest the reader.

The positioning statement and issue details (price, date and issue number) are near

the masthead. These are considerably smaller than the

other text.

The main cover line anchors the image. It is an artists name, a convention for music magazines. It is also the second biggest

text on the page. This also has a sub line

explaining it.

A barcode has been used in order to make the cover look professional.

The puff offers the reader extras throughout the

magazine.

The bar contains more band names in order to appeal to a

wider audience.

Contents Page The word ‘contents’ is on the top of the page and is

prominent.

The issue date and number has been included on the contents

page near to the word ‘contents’.

A smaller image of the front cover has been included on

the contents page.

Category headings are used in order to make the contents

page easy to understand for the

reader.

The page numbers are in a different colour and are slightly bigger than the other text, this is a

convention of the genre.

All the features are specific to rock music.

There is a small amount of text for each feature, including explanations.

These are 11pt type size.

The convention of three columns is used. One column text, two for

images. The images are the dominant feature.

A variety of images are used reflecting the genre.

The page numbers that link to each image are

displayed on them, linking and anchoring the images to the text

on the page.

One main image is used, taking up a

whole page. Direct address is used to

engage the reader.

Double Page Spread The headline is the largest text on the page and bleeds across the divide. It is one line long and does not tell the reader what

the article is about making them want to read on.

A stand first is used, introducing the article and explaining the content. It is

underneath the headline.

The band and journalist names are in different colours making

them stand out.

The by-line is included in the stand

first.

The text is laid out in 3 columns.

Visual techniques break

up the text.

A drop capital is used to show the start of the article. Capital letters are used at the start of each

paragraph indicating where to read.

The issue date, page number and magazine

name have been included on the double page spread

A simple, consistent colour scheme is used throughout and is the same colours used on the front cover. The layout links the two

pages.

The double page spread is one of the feature articles

mentioned on the front cover and contents page.