Codes and Conventions of Music Magazines

In order to produce a front cover, contents page and double page spread of a music magazine, I need to research the codes and conventions of different ones. This means the technical features as well as features to do with narrative, representation and audience. These factors may vary due to the styles, genres and intended target audiences of these magazines.

The Codes and Conventions of Front Covers



The Codes and Conventions of Contents Pages



The Codes and Conventions of Double Page Spreads



In order to understand what the magazine elements are called and to help me analyse them, I have looked into the following slide-share glossaries for the correct terminology:

• http://www.slideshare.net/shsmedia/magazine-conventions-andterminology
• http://www.slideshare.net/willsyran/layout-glossary-16162482