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QUESTION 1In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
By Phoebe McCarthy 12RP2
FRONT COVER
SELL LINE- INFORMATION
MASTHEAD
MAIN IMAGE- BACKGROUND
FEATURES
HEADLINE/ MAIN SELL LINE
TAG/LURE
INFORMATION- DATE/ PRICE/ WEBSITE
BARCODE
MASTHEADLarge- bold- northernley placed as a common convention- placed above image- usually placed behind image however was not readable due to my image – (developed convention)- taking up the width of the page- engages with reader- unique – easy to detect- use of white- bold- recognisable- allows reader to see both image and masthead clearly.
Other magazines use this convention as shown:
FEATURESInsight into features included for entertainment and informative needs (uses and grat)- slight left positioning- development on the continuous convention of left positioning- for a more unique ‘urban’ look- simple text used and large spacing between artists- to clearly present what is included in the magazine to the reader- smaller font- not main selling point- contrasts against background.
Other magazines that use this convention are: (CLASH & OYSTER)
MAIN IMAGEConvention of medium close up and singular person who is covering the main story- Direct mode of address- connects artist and audience- Personal Relationships –[ Uses and Grat]- contrasted light- engages reader- light direction highlights importance.
Other magazines that use this convention:
SELL LINE