1. 1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or
challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
The masthead
The title
Eye catching
image
Other information
such as the issue
Additional pictures number and date
Catch the readers
eye
Cover lines/ plugs
Variety of fonts and font Give extra information
sizes used
and to interest the
Adds visual interest
reader

2. The masthead in more detail
1. The masthead should stand out, in this case white on
black
2. Should read from left to right and stretch across the
whole page width
3. Reflect the magazine’s genre and style, in this case
bold capitalised rough looking letters for a rock genre
4. Can go over or under the photograph

3. Cover lines in more detail
1. Use of hyperbole/ exaggeration - ‘Ultimate’ and
‘Angriest’
2. ‘Plus’ and ‘Free’ makes it seem like they have
more to offer and that it is good value
3. The posters are a special feature that will make
the reader want to buy it more

4. Main image in more detail
1. The photo fills most of the page
2. It is of a famous band that will catch the fans attention
3. The styling of the band fits with the genre and style of
the magazine

5. Colours and fonts in more detail
1. Use of a colour scheme to make it look
professional and tie everything together, in
this case black, white, red and yellow
2. The colours should reflect your audience
3. A variety of fonts and font sizes will add
interest to the front cover
4. The masthead should stand out against the
other colours and fonts on the page