Magazine Conventions

Magazine Conventions (Double Page Spread)

Body Copy


This is the main piece of text on the page. it is the story or article that the reader wants to reading order to find out information about someone.


By Line


This indicates who is writing the article. Also another way of showing the staff box.


Caption


This backs up the images on the page, also for large images and what an audience is looking at. This is explains the real focus.


Drop Cap


Large capital letter on the first letter of the first word on the page, this indicates the beginning of the text (article).


Gutter


Space which is in between columns of writing.


Headline / Header


Text at the top of the page which is used as a title, this will draw people in, e.g. this can be a quote, from a page. This is sown with bold and bright colours.


Pagination


These are page numbers.


Pull Quote


Short phrase or sentence taken from the text, this will be enlarged. Get the reader interested, e.g. in a banner.


Stand Quote


Basic, broad introduction to the story or article. Outlining the sort of thing you will read in the oncoming article.


Main Image


This will take the most of the page, this is important as this will draw in attention.


Images


Other images, these are supporting images.




End Blob


Symbol which is used to show the end of the article.


(This is an example of a page layout)