Magazines as a media form

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A brief history 
Earliest modern magazine was published in 1663, Edifying monthly Discussions. In 1731, the phrase magazine was coined, first American magazines were published in 1741, first women's magazine in 1830, Birth of national geographic in 1888, first weeklies in 1923, magazines for teens first published in 1944, sports illustrated was first published in 1954.

  • History
  • science
  • Lifestyle
  • music
  • fitness (Health)
  • sport
  • hobbies
  • fashion
  • motor
  • food
  • teen
  • travel
  • entertainment
  • Decorating
  • gardening


Codes and conventions of magazine

  • Masthead-This is usually at the top of the page and is the placement for the name of the magazine.
  • Tag line-A tag line is a catchy phrase that represents  the brand.
  • Date line- The line for the date of the magazine
  • Feature article-The main feature or story, usually in the largest font size and possibly in a different colour to stand out
  • central image- usually connected to the feature article.
  • cover lines-short, catchy phrases referencing content inside the magazine and helping persuade the reader to buy.
  • Bar code
  • Price line-The placement of the price
  • Typography-style and size of the font
  • Strap line- Bands or lines that go at the top and/or bottom of the page, usually filled with text.
  • Puff- A shape, usually in a contrasting colour, that attracts the reader's eye.
  • logo- a recognisable image that runs across every issue.
  • composition and layout-The way in which all the elements on the cover are organised; how text , images and shapes are positioned on the page. The rule of thirds is typically used. The most important text will be across the top.
Examples of magazine covers




















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