Conventions: Contents Page

Conventions of contents page

Conventions of contents page:

• One column which keeps the page clear and easy to read.

• One of two or three contents pages as this page lacks feature articles and regulars.

• Consistent colour and font (red and black), which is usually simple and matches the colour scheme of the front page.

• It is set against an off-white background which makes the page easy to navigate and uses simple structure.

• Button attracts attention towards the cover star and feature article.

• Large image of star immediately attracts attention whilst flicking through the magazine as it is bold and stands out.

• Mid shot of model which gives a view of the locale as well as a detailed image.

• Glamorous, minimal and simplistic.

• Includes date, issue number and page number of key articles.

• Photography is credited for the front cover.

• The name of the company and the website is in the corner of the page.  

Masthead Fonts

The Student Outlook

The Student Outlook

Preliminary Task

Student Magazine Planning

• Target Audience - Sixth formers, age 16-18, mixed gender, people interested in : sports, drama, music, trips, events, important dates including terms, dates specific to the selected campus, contact numbers and email addresses.

• Name of magazine - The Student Outlook: written by the students for the students, the name shows the purpose of the magazine as well as a basic understanding of what the magazine is based around, basic outlook on monthly occurrences, updates surrounding students, fixtures, rehearsal dates, overview of sixth form, pupil interviews.

• Front cover model - New Year 12 reps as they signify a start of a new year, as the representatives of the year they will also be involved in the magazine which could relate to the fact that the magazine is written by the students, this could also be an introduction to the reps as some people may not know who they are, the first magazine could include a feature article which is a short interview of the new reps or I could use a senior teacher.

• What type of shot - Medium close up shot, outside, use of natural light.

• Mise-en-scene - Wearing school uniform, school building probably TLC, natural light, medium close up which shows the model at good detail and some of the locale.

• Sell lines - Revision tips: help Year 12 make the transition for secondary school to college, academic information, achievements, changes to school.

• Feature articles and items on the contents page - New sixth form reps interview, Headteachers address for new school year, individual subject announcements i.e trips, new teachers, recent grades, page numbers, date and issue, achievements - academic and cultural, games section, important dates, school maps, new feature article, senior tutor address, help solving problems, career advice, free stuff, UCAS application advice.

Student Magazine Analysis - Front Cover

Student Magazine Analysis - Front Cover

Genre - School magazine, social aspect of life at college, masthead shows that it is about social life in college.

Connotations - Students perspective, new year which also involves freedom as implied by the banner which states ''WELCOME ISSUE FRESH YEAR NEW BEGINNINGS'', advice and some form of comfort is implied through the sell lines e.g. ''Make the most of it!'' and ''COLLEGE MAP INCLUDED'' which also refers to the fact that the magazine is the first issue of the year meaning that they are starting a new year.

Language - The language is quite simple as it is aimed at college students who may want something casual and nonchalant to read, informative as they want you to know what's going on, the use of quotes is to make you want to read more and show more interest in the magazine because of what a specific person may have said.

Layout style - Sell lines are all situated on the left side of the magazine, the button is supposed to be a highlight which is the reason why the word ''WIN'' is shown in a large and contrasting font and this will undoubtedly attract readers, the banner is also a standout message as the writers wanted to convey the message with some form of exuberance a colour which is in contrast from the rest of the magazine is used which makes it stand out.

Photography - The model is situated in the centre of the magazine which shows her importance, her facial expression is quite relaxed and calm which could signify the general feeling of college students at the beginning of a new year, her clothing matches the main text on the magazine which is the masthead.

Layout conventions - The masthead takes up a large amount of space which is very important as it is meant to be the first thing you read which is why bold and large text is used, no barcode which may imply that this magazine is free, the sell line and headlines are placed on the left which may be due to the use of Gutenberg diagram which is why they are placed in the primary optical areas where you are most likely to start reading from, date, consistent style of font and colour.

Target audience - College students, 16-18 year olds, new students as implied by the addition of the school map just in case you can't find your way around the school.

Mens Health Analysis - Front Cover

Mens Health Analysis - Front Cover

Genre - Mens health, sports, fashion, fitness, masthead shows what this magazine is about.

Connotations - Young professionals, men, health, fitness professional, general fitness.

Language - Text style very masculine, encourages men to want to look good through sell lines, simple, exclamation mark to emphasise.

Layout style - Easy to read, well organised, consistent font style, limited colour palette, white background

Photography - He is not facing the camera so that could show power and importance, facial expression - quite alert.

Layout conventions - Masthead, bold fonts, strap lines, sell lines, no banner, no buttons, different fonts styles and sizes.

Target audience - Men who enjoy fitness, men aged 18 to 35,  interested in appearance, men who want to improve their dress sense,

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