TASK 4,5 & 6
CODES AND CONVENTIONS

Codes & Conventions of a double page spread:

- Drop quotes, for attention.
- At the beginning there is a short summary.
- The first letter is larger than the rest.
- Large main image.
- Strap line.
- Colour Scheme, 2 colours mainly.
- Eye catching headlines
- Names of Artists highlighted
- Picture of journalist
- 'By' Line
- Text is in columns
- Page Number
- Title of Article & Magazine logo

Codes & Conventions for the Cover:

- Unique Logo
- Central Image & Main Article (Band Name)
- Date, Price & Barcode
- Direct mode of address
- Positioning Statement
- 'Plus' stories
- Main stories

Codes & Conventions for the Contents Page:
-Columns
-'On the Cover'
-'Regulars'
-'Features'
-Editor's Letter
-Contact
-Credits
-Logo




I'm still unsure of what to call my magazine but one title I'm thinking of is 'Smashed'. Here are some logo ideas I came up with within Photoshop...