Regional Magazines codes and conventionsI will be looking at a range of different regional magazines, looking at their codes and conventions of the:• Content• Layout• Language and register• Images• Colour scheme• Fonts and style.

I will be analysing 6 front covers, content pages and double page spreads of current regionals magazine. I will try to

vary the magazine in which I use to get a range of different techniques and overall results.

-Examples of Regional magazines

All regional magazines follow the majority of the same codes and conventions as this technique works effectively to produce a professional and successful magazine front cover look. Therefore they wouldn’t want to differ from this because it works well fro each stablished and independent regional magazine company. For example:• All masthead are positioned across the top third of the front cover as it is a

high focal point and significant to every magazine company that their readers see the masthead on every issue. So that it becomes more memorable and well known.

• They all have a main image followed by sub images to back up/support sub headings and content that will be featured in the magazine.

• All magazines follow an professional colour scheme using no more than 4/5 colours otherwise it looks messy and too busy.

Dorset regional magazineMasthead: The white coloured masthead against the dark background creates a contrast. Symbolising the weathers in which this regional experience in this particular winter season. For example white to symbolise the snow and black to symbolise the cold and dark days. This makes it stand out and will attract the readers attention. The bold and large writing also follows the codes and conventions of what mastheads usually look like, again with it also being at the top in the centre of the page it is professionally placed to caught the audiences attention.

Text: A lot of describing words are used to interest and appeal to the readers, as they add more feelings and emotions to the Christmas theme. All words used are relevant to one another suggesting there will be continuity throughout the magazine. Words such as “Glittering” and “Magic” etc.

Colour Scheme: The colour scheme of this magazine is mainly white and red. This fits well with the theme of the magazine whilst enforcing a powerful contrast. The white colours are used to represent the snow, icy and cold weather of winter. Where as the red colours are used to represent the emotions of the season such as love, happiness and warmth of one another.

Sub Images: The images following the codes and convention of framing the main focus by only being portioned in the bottom banner, so that no attention is taking away from the main image and information. Followed by text along side it describing the images, throughout providing the reader with essential information on the subject to make them want to read on. The banner enforces classy and professional to the magazine as it acts as a guide to keep all content neat and tidy.

Essential Information: The barcode is provided small located in the bottom right corner, following the codes and conventions of a typical magazine. The reader is also supplied with the web address proving links to e-media and alternative ways to view the magazine Also the price of the magazine which an important detail to note so that the reader is aware of the price.

Image: The image is typically unusual as the majority of regional magazine cover images usually include a landscape of the area or a person. However having the main image as an animal enforces the nature and outdoors environment to the magazine, suggesting the magazine company is exploring the area in which it is focusing on. Also the main image gets the readers attention as it is big and in the centre of the page. Also the editors have burred out the background to make the snow and squirrel stand out more. Suggesting them features are Signiant in attracting the audience.

Suffolk regional magazine

Image: The main image used contains many different warm toned and nature colours, implying the focus of this regional magazine will be on the season of Autumn. The colours have been used to refer and link to the overall meaning of the magazine, which suggests continuity will be throughout the issue. The main image of an animal represents the nature and purity of the magazine, symbolising life and creations.

Masthead: The white text against deep and dark coloured background creates a strong contrast enforcing classy, professionalism purity and innocence to the magazine. These colours help to make the masthead stand out against other features and bring importance to the feature. This follows the typical codes and conventions by being presented as big, bold and easy to read. Also by it being situated in the top centre third added more significance to the masthead.

Text: A lot of describing words are used to interest and appeal to the readers, as they add more feelings and emotions to the autumn theme. All words used are relevant to one another suggesting there will be continuity throughout the magazine. Words such as “spooky” etc. are used to relate back to the season as the word spooky is commonly know to be used to describe ghosts and mysterious events. Around the time of Halloween which is an event that occurs every autumn, bring attention to the focal point of the magazine.

Colour Scheme: The colour scheme of this magazine is mainly focused around warm, natural colours . Such as orange, red, brown and green tones. This implies to be that this issue of the magazine was published during the season of Autumn as the colours used clearly relate and present the colours used and most commonly seen associated with this season. The warm brown colours used represent the falling leaves and the sunny bright weather of summer slowly being mixed with the cold colours of winter. Therefore creating an transition warm tone shades for example brown and red. Where as the green colours are used to represent the natural and pure process of the changing in seasons.

Essential Information: The barcode is provided small located in the bottom right corner, following the codes and conventions of a typical magazine. The reader is also supplied with the web address proving links to e-media and alternative ways to view the magazine. This is position in a smaller and thin font above the masthead in the top right third, as the reader will always be drawn to rad the masthead therefore they will mostly commonly read what is presented above it. Also the price of the magazine which an important detail to note so that the reader is aware of how much they will be paying.

Sub Images: The images following the codes and convention of framing the main focus by only being portioned in the bottom banner, so that no attention is taking away from the main image and information. Followed by text along side it describing the images, throughout providing the reader with essential information on the subject to make them want to read on. The banner enforces classy and professional to the magazine as it acts as a guide to keep all content neat and tidy. The sub images are all relevant to the content that the mazagine will hold. For example the image of pumpkin again linking to the event taking place in autumn which is Halloween.

Cumbria Life regional magazineMasthead: The black and red text against the soft and light white coloured background creates a strong contrast enforcing classy, professionalism purity and innocence to the magazine. These colours help to make the masthead stand out against other features and bring importance to the feature. This follows the typical codes and conventions by being presented as big, bold and easy to read. Also by it being situated in the top centre third added more significance to the masthead. The two different bold colours used in the masthead create a solid divide between the two words used implying they are different with different meanings etc. However they are used together in this issue trying to break down the divide between the words.

Image: The main image used contains many different earth toned and nature colours, implying the focus of this regional magazine will be on a specific area used in the image, which is this case is a picture of a Cumbria. As it is a regional magazine. The colours have been used to refer and link to the overall meaning of the magazine, which suggests continuity will be throughout the issue. The main image of an outsides represents the nature and purity of the magazine, symbolising life, creations and the environment.

Colour Scheme: The colour scheme of this magazine is mainly focused around natural and emotional colours. Such as green, blue and brown tones. The green colours used represent the nature of the countryside, symbolizing the green glass and hills in Cumbria which they are commonly known for, their land and outsides. Therefore the blue tones have been used to present the cool environmental factors of blue bright sky, suggesting the colours used are displaying the natural and pure process of the changing in seasons.

Text: A lot of describing words are used to interest and appeal to the readers, as they add more feelings and emotions to the outsiders theme. All words used are relevant to one another suggesting there will be continuity throughout the magazine. Words associated with a guide to how to life when in Cumbria, for example ”your essential guide to life’ etc. This adds a friendly factor to the magazine as the company give advice to their readers.

Essential Information: The barcode is provided small located in the bottom right corner, following the codes and conventions of a typical magazine. The reader is also supplied with the web address proving links to e-media and alternative ways to view the magazine. This is position in a smaller and thin font beside the barcode therefore they will mostly commonly read as it is presented in a key place. Also the price of the magazine which an important detail to note so that the reader is aware of how much they will be paying.

Sub Images: The images following the codes and convention of framing the main focus by only being portioned in the bottom banner, so that no attention is taking away from the main image and information. Followed by text along side it describing the images, throughout providing the reader with essential information on the subject to make them want to read on.

Sub Images: The banner enforces classy and professional to the magazine as it acts as a guide to keep all content neat and tidy. The sub images are all relevant to the content that the mazagine will hold. For example the image food links to the advice giving in the sense of a guide to life in this region.

North East Life regional magazineMasthead: The soft and light white coloured masthead creates a strong contrast against the dark cool blue enforcing classy, professionalism purity and innocence to the magazine. These colours help to make the masthead stand out against other features and bring importance to the feature. This follows the typical codes and conventions by being presented as big, bold and easy to read. Also by it being situated in the top centre third added more significance to the masthead. The white of the masthead symbolises the sharpness of the cool clouds in the sky, whilst the blue enforces the bright and clear crisp sky.

Image: The main image used stinks to the environmental and nature colours of the bright sky. Implying the focus of this regional magazine will be on the season of summer as the clear blue sky and beach used in the image with the prop of a kite is a typical active to do on a summers day. The colours have been used to refer and link to the overall meaning of the magazine, which suggests continuity will be throughout the issue. The main image of an outsides represents the nature and purity of the magazine, symbolising life, creations and the environment.

Colour Scheme: The colour scheme of this magazine is mainly focused around soft white innocent colours and deep blue colours. The blue colours used represent the nature of the environment, symbolizing the clear summers sky and deep sea. which are significant features desired to see during the summer. Therefore the blue tones have been used to present the cool environmental factors of blue bright sky, suggesting the colours used are displaying the natural and pure process of the changing in seasons.

Text: The majority of text used on the front are names of places in the north east with a caption of what is happening in the area or what people think of the area. Text colour is till within the colour scheme suggesting continuity and relevance throughout the magazine.