Thursday 19 September 2013

Key Features of a Magazine Cover

I found this image by searching on Google images for Kerrang Magazines. I have added the features around the magazine.







Masthead:
The Masthead is the title/brand of the magazine. It is usually found in the top left of the cover, but sometimes can be across the whole cover.
Main Image:
The main image is most likely the biggest image on the magazine cover. It is usually associated with the main Coverline, grabbing people's attention and showing them what is the main article in the magazine.
Main Coverline:
The main Coverline is usually associated with the main image of a magazine cover. It tells people what is in the magazine - usually the main article/feature.
Coverlines:
Coverlines are just the same as the main Coverline, however, they are not advertising the main article - they are advertising other articles/features in the magazine. They feature on the sides of the cover - so they do not cover the main image.
Subheadings:
The Subheadings are teasers to what can be found inside the magazine. They do not give away much information, just enough the sell the magazine.
Essential Information:
The Essential Information usually consists of a date, price, issue number and sometimes a website address.

1 comment:

  1. Abbie, you have identified the key features of a magazine cover, and have defined each of these, as well as explaining their purpose. Well done.

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