1. The language used is conventional for a
Top of the Pops is pop magazine because it uses words that
produced by BBC would catch the target audience’s eye such
magazines, it is as “shocking” and “killer”.
conventional to have The masthead for this magazine is
their logo on the front conventional because it is brightly
cover because it informs coloured, meaning it will catch the
the audience of who audiences eye. It is also in a sans
produces the magazine. serif font, so it is bold and stands
out.
The colour scheme
for this magazine
front cover is
effective because it The image is conventional for a pop
follows a house magazine because the people in the
style and they have picture are smiling, giving off a
used bright, eye positive feel for the magazine. The
catching colours mise-en-scene is conventional
such as light blue, because it is casual clothing that the
white and yellow. target audience will be able to relate
to. It is also very cluttered. It is also a
wide shot, so that they can see all
members of the band.
The box out is The layout for this front cover
conventional because it is effective because it uses the
sections off certain route of the eye, having the
information for the front most important information in
cover. the shape of a Z, as it is the first
thing the audience look at and
Having a barcode, price, issue attracts them in. It is also
number and date is conventional cluttered which is conventional
for a magazine because it is for a pop magazine.
informing the audience of all the
information they need when buying
a magazine.

2. The masthead for my magazine is The layout for my front cover is
conventional because it is bold colours conventional because it follows the
The colour scheme for and stands out, which will catch the route of the eye, having the
the front cover is audience’s eye. masthead, image, coverlines and free
conventional because offerings in the shape of a Z. It also
they are bright colours follows the left third because the most
such as light blue, pink important information is on the left
and white. These are side of the page. It is also cluttered,
eye catching colours which is conventional for a pop
that will attract the magazine because it is busy and
audience to the relates to the music.
magazine.
The image for my front cover is
conventional because the artist
is happy and smiling which
The language used on this front gives off a positive feel for the
cover is conventional because it magazine and pop is positive
has words that will stand out to music to listen too. I have also
the target audience. For used a mid shot which is
example “Secrets” and “Rage”. conventional for a pop
magazine because you can see
The typography for this what the artist is wearing.
front cover is conventional
because there are a variety The mise-en-scene on this
of both serif and sans serif front cover is conventional
fonts, which will attract because it is casual clothing
the audience to the front but also brightly coloured,
cover. meaning that the outfit
stands out.
Having a box out on the front cover
Having a barcode is conventional for the front
offering free things inside is
cover because it is how the audience will
conventional because it sections of
purchase the magazine. Also having the date,
certain information that the audience
issue number and price of the magazine.
will be interested in.

3. Having the masthead on the contents page is conventional because
it means that the magazine can get people to recognise the look of
the masthead and will be more likely to buy a magazine from them
Also having the picture of again if they enjoyed it.
the editor is conventional The masthead for this contents
for a magazine because the page is conventional because it
reader likes to see who is attracts the audience into the
writing the magazine. page as it catches their eye. The
typography used in this masthead
is sans serif, this is conventional
for a masthead because it makes
it more eye catching.
The body copy on this
contents page is
conventional because it is a
letter from the editor, The main image for this contents page is
informing the audience of conventional because it is well known pop
what is going to happen in artists and if the reader is interested in
detail. them artists then they are more likely to
see what is on the other pages and carry
on reading. It is also conventional for a
Having the page numbers and contents page because they have used a
what is going to be on them is mid shot.
conventional for a magazine
because it informs the reader
of what is going to happen,
which means that it is more
likely that they are going to The colours on this contents page are
carry on reading and maybe For the contents page it is conventional to unconventional because they have
buy it. have other images of pop artists that will used a lot of blue, which is more of a
appeal to a wide range of people and the masculine colour and orange which
people that they like to listen to. isn’t very bright.

4. The masthead on my contents page is conventional because it
is pink which is a feminine and bright colour. It is also in serif
font which makes it stand out from the rest of the page.
The main image on my contents page
The layout for this contents
is conventional because it is a mid
page is conventional because it
shot so the audience can see what the
follows the principle of thirds
artist is wearing, which is conventional
which is when the page is split
for a contents page. The artist is also
off into three and contain the
smiling in the image which gives off a
most important information.
positive feel for the rest of the
magazine.
Having a body copy for Having a caption underneath the photos
the contents page is are conventional because it is informing
conventional because it the audience of who is in the picture and
is informing the a quote from an interview inside the
audience of what is magazine.
going to happen in the
rest of the magazine.
Having the page numbers and
Having a picture of the editor is what is going to be on that
conventional for a pop page is conventional for a
magazine because it is showing contents page because it is
the audience who is writing the informing the audience what is
magazine. going to be in it and to see if it
will interest them.
The colours for my contents page are Having the website at the end of the page is
conventional because they are bright and conventional for a contents page because if they
feminine colours, this will attract the audience in enjoy the magazine they are able to go to the
to look at the rest of the magazine. website and subscribe to the magazine and get it
monthly.

5. The layout of this double page
spread is conventional because it The headline on this double page spread is conventional
follows the route of the eye, as it because it is bold and stands out. It is also a quote from the
has the headline, image, body copy text so it will attract the audience in if they are interested in The colours
and the box out following in the the quote. used on this
shape of a Z and it is the first double page
information that the audience look spread are
at. conventional
because they
are bright
and would
The images on
catch the
this double page
audience’s
spread are
eye. Using
conventional
the colour
because they
red as a main
having used mid
block of the
shots for the
page is
images which
effective and
means that
conventional.
audience can see
the artists face
and can also see
what they are
wearing. The language
used on this
double page
spread is
conventional
The mise-en-scene is because it is
conventional for a pop formal as it is
magazine because it is a Including a box out on the double page an interview
costume that the audience The body copy is conventional for
spread is effective because it attracts the with a
will be able to relate to as this double page spread because it is
audience to that part of the page, it is also celebrity.
they will see the boys at in serif font which is easier to read in
small font, it also makes it look like a conventional because it includes a
their school wearing competition.
similar clothing. magazine.

6. I included the masthead on the double page The layout for this double
spread which is conventional but it is usually The headline for my double page spread page spread is
included on the contents page. I put it on the is conventional for a magazine because it conventional because I
double page spread because when the reader is is brightly coloured and in sans serif font. have included the
on this page, they will see it and will then Although it could be bigger to attract the headline, image, body
recognise it if they want to buy it again. audience into the page. copy and other important
information in the places
that the audience first
look. The layout is also
ordered, this is
The image on my conventional for a double
double page spread are page spread because you
conventional because it want the reader to be
uses a prop, the able to see and
microphone, to show understand what they are
the audience that it is a reading, but also have
music magazine. It is enough on the page for it
also a long shot of the too look interesting.
artist, which is
conventional because The colours on this
the audience is then double page spread
able to see the costume are conventional
the artist is wearing. because they are
bright, stand out and
are feminine which
relate to the target
audience.
Having a box out on my double page The language used in
spread is conventional because it sections Having a body copy is conventional for my double this double page spread
off information for the audience. I have page spread because it is the information that the is conventional because
used a quote in my box which is also audience want to see. It is also in a serif font as it is it is formal language,
conventional because a pull quote is used easier to read in a small font and looks more rather than the
to bring the reader in to actually read the sophisticated. informal language used
interview. on the front cover.

7. Bright
Bold fonts
Box out Colours Smiley images
Barcode Route of the eye
and left third
Serif font for
body copy
Key Conventions for a Casual costumes
- relatable
pop magazine
Bold, eye catching Cluttered layout
headlines, masthead
and coverlines Range of images
A colour scheme
throughout
Range of shot types – eg. Informal
Close up, mid-shot and language
long shot

8. Summary
From looking at both my front cover and an actual pop magazine, there are similarities in our
conventions, for example I have used a bold, bright masthead and so has the top of the pops
magazine. This is effective because it catches the audience’s eye and draws them into the
magazine. Other similarities between my magazine and an actual magazine is that we have both
used barcodes, issue number and dates. This is effective because it shows the audience that it is
actually a magazine that they can buy. Between my magazine and the actual magazine
similarities are we both have coverlines, a main image, layout and bright colours. All of these
aspects are effective because they attract the audience into the magazine because it catches
their eye from a distance. Another similarity is that the mode of address is similar throughout the
real magazine and my magazine. For example the magazine speaks to the audience in a positive
tone through the images, language and colours.