The conventions of a magazine cover

Masthead- the title or name of a magazine.

Sans serif font- a simple straightforward font without any serifs on it.

E.g. Sans serif font

Serif font- font with extras.     E.g. Serif font

Headline font- fonts used for the headline.

Body font- fonts used for the text and writing.

Body text- text, which is used in the mail text on the page other than the headlines.

Cover lines- lines of text on the cover.

Puff/plug- something on the cover, which entices the audience to buy the

Magazine, it’s something extra.

Pull quote- a quote, which has been pulled out of an interview to make something extra of it.

Dateline- so the audience knows they’re buying the latest magazine.

Barcode- so the shopkeeper can scan the magazine.

Price- the amount the magazine is being sold at.

Layout- the layout of the magazine makes you want to buy that magazine over another one as it appeals to you the most, factors include colour and style and the way it is set out is important to appeal to the target audience.

Direct address- the person on the front cover looking directly at you.

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Main image- the main image on the front cover normally of a celebrity and is the normally the biggest thing on the cover.

My first page

Today I created my first page using InDesign which I have never used before, I took photographs of the college and placed them onto my page by inserting the memory card into the Mac and found out how to insert photos and make them into shapes such as a triangle or circle. I also learnt how to create a text and change the font, size and color and how to make it overlap an image. I also learnt how to change my page into a Jpeg so I can put it onto my blog. I think InDesign will be very helpful in the future and will make my work look professional and I am looking forward to seeign progress.

Things you can do with Blogger and how it will be useful

Things I can do with Blogger-

-Blogger is free and easy to use and not as hard as creating your own website.

-With Blogger you can write and record what you like and when you like.

-You can choose out of a variety of templates to make your blog look professional and right for you.

-You can post text, photos and videos to your blog.

-You can change the font of your text and the color of your text.

- You can change the layout of your blog to suit your style.

- You can choose an available URL so it is your own website and easier to get to.

- People can click 'Follow This Blog' so they can keep up to date with your posts and they can also add their image and profile to your blog.

- Readers can leave comments on your blog posts so you can have useful feedback on your posts.

- You can post on your mobile as well so you don't have to be on a computer.

How I think Blogger will be useful for my coursework-

-It will be useful as I can record everything I've done so I don't forget anything.

-I can post as much as I like so I'm not restricted.

-I will know what things I need to do or edit for my coursework.

-I can look at other blogs to help or inspire me on my work.

-I can use it on my phone so if I haven't got a computer available I can still use it.

-I can use other peoples feedback to help make my work be the best it can be.