Codes and Conventions of Music Magazine Front Cover

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Codes and conventions of music magazine front cover. Eliza Harvey

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codes and conventions of a music magazine front cover.

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Codes and conventions of music magazine front cover.

Eliza Harvey

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Masthead.

Unique font.

Suitable for the genre of music.

Usually one or two words.

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Main cover image.Looking straight at the camera for direct address.

Clothing reflects the genre of music.

Solo artist.

Attitude fits genre.

Medium long shot

Movement in picture.

Issue date and price on front cover.

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Other codes and conventions.

Kerrang have a ‘plus’ line to show the customer is getting a lot or their money

Competitions and giveaways.

Skyline.

Simple colour scheme.