Codes and Conventions of a Magazine

Taytum Cotton

Masthead – The title of the magazine, this is often the most bold and eye-catching thing on the pageMenu – contents list on the first or second pageDouble paged spread- double paged feature, usually the same article as the main one on the frontTag – Grabs the readers attention using words such as ‘Plus’ ‘Exclusive’ ‘New’ etc.Drop-caps – The first letter of the feature is often larger

Box-out or Pop-out – shape behind some text to make it stand out moreCaption – Text underneath an image explain itFeature – usually an article on a person or eventHeadline – main article seen on the from cover, large and boldKicker – story meant to stand out on the front cover by using a different font or colourSlug – in the corner of the page, telling you what cateogry the article is in