Introduction to Magazine conventions

1) List the three most important magazine cover conventions in your opinion and explain why for each one.

Title of Publication, Slogan and Flash/Cover lines/Sell lines

Now study this cover of Closer magazine:

2) Identify as many of the magazine cover conventions as you can and write a list of where they appear on this cover of Closer. As an extension, you could also write about the preferred reading for the convention - what the magazine is trying to communicate to the audience.

Title of Publication, Slogan, Flash/Cover lines/Sell lines and Colour Schemes

Example: The title of publication is 'Closer' and appears in the top left of the magazine cover in large white text on a pink background. The connotation of the pink background is femininity which suggests the producers are aiming this at a primarily female audience and perhaps want the magazine to appear friendly and warm.