In what ways does my media product use, develop and challenge forms and conventions

of real media products?

Real media product My media product

Conventions Large masthead, main focus of the page

Banner at the top for advertisement

Direct mode of address

Bands name in large eye catching font

Quote under sell line

Poster offer

Sideways barcode

Challenges

Minimal sell-lines

Banner at the bottom

Use of page number on the front

Overview

My magazine uses the conventions of a standard already existing product more frequently then it challenges them. This will make the magazine easier to recognise and understand, however might reduce its worth too stand out