Conventions 1.0

Most magazines include the same conventions, and have a similar layout of their front cover. These conventions include:

• Masthead - includes the magazine title, normally at the top of the magazine. This is usually the second item the audience will be drawn to, after the main image.
• Price - to show the reader how much the magazine will cost.
• Date - the date the magazine is released.
• Issue Number - the number of that magazine, such as with the magazine below, it is issue 5 of 'Sixth Sense'.
• Barcode - for the retailer to use 
• Teaser - an attention grabber, usually short and snappy
• Main Feature: Headline - a short sentence that is a summary of the main story in the magazine. Normally this is larger, in a different color and font to capture the reader's attention.
• Subtitle
• Smaller Feature - other features that are included in the magazine.
• Images - usually there is one medium closeup image of a person on the magazine front cover. This image is normally bright (unlike the one below) to attract the attention of the reader, also it is closely linked with the main story to invite the reader to want to buy the magazine.
• Font - the size and style of the text.
• Color - usually a clear theme with around four bright, complementary colors.
• Graphics
• Offers - a promotion or giveaway that will entice the reader to buy the magazine as they may get free products.