Masthead - The masthead is the title of the magazine and typically found in the top left corner of the page.
Colour - The colour scheme is used in order to make the magazine more attractive to the customer.
Main Image - The main image is nearly always in the center of the page, it is used to give the magazine an identity. It also used to attract interest.
Main Coverline - This gives the reader insight into what is inside the magazine, and outlines what will be in the article. Provides an enigma.
Sub-head - The sub-head explains the enigma a little, it is written in a smaller font underneath the main coverline.
Essential Info - This is information including date, price etc. It is usually beside the bar code.
Bar Code - Found in the bottom left or right corner of the magazine, it is used to scan the magazine when purchased.
Coverlines - These give a little bit of insight to whats inside the magazine.
Lauren, you have identified the main features of a magazine cover, and provided a brief explanation of their purpose. The next stage is to deconstruct three music magazine covers, analysing them in depth.
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