Tuesday, 8 November 2011

AMP Magazine: Codes and Conventions of a Double Page Spread

Main image: So that the reader knows at a glance who the article is about before they begin reading as to ascertain whether they want to read it or not.

Name of magazine at base of page: To constantly remind the reader as to what magazine they are reading and to keep the name at the forefront of their mind.

Bold headline: Catches the reader’s eye and make them want to read the article.

Starburst: Usually contains quotes from the article to give people a teaser about what the article is about. Witty or ambiguous quotes are generally taken.

First letter of article is enlarged: Draws attention o the start of the article and aids the reader in finding it.

By-line: Found at the end of the article; there is a sentence that lets the reader know who wrote the article so that they can look up more articles by that writer in the future.

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