Conventions Research

In magazine covers, many conventions are used. These range from the colours used to the poses on the cover images. The titles are generally bold and use colours to stand out, but are often obstructed by the main image overlapping onto it, which helps connote the importance of the cover photo. Sub-headlines are then dotted around the image to display the main articles of the magazine.

Often, colourless backgrounds are used, making the vibrant colourful central image stand out more. Articles are centralising on living as a student and how to  effectively do it. An example of this is an article on the third image, names 'Healthy eating on a college budget'. This is used because it is very relevant to the audience, as well as drawing attention to the magazine.

The title is always in a colour that stands out from the background. This is shown on all three covers, and all of them are used to draw the audience's attention and to help them remember the name of the magazine. The sub-headlines are often in a colour that stands out but does not subtract from the main title or the main image.