Research 3

From collecting a series of music magazine and album covers of real existing media, I have developed a full understanding of the typical codes and conventions;


 FEATURES ON MAGAZINE FRONT COVERS

• Strap lines
• Mast head
• Lures
• Issue identification 
• Distribution price
• Lures
• Bar codes
• Magazine website 

FEATURES ON ALBUM COVERS

• Typography - Artist's name
• An image which fills the album cover
• Spine
• Consistent use of a specific house style 
• Booklet, to inform audience of lyrics, and additional information from the album