Conventions Of A Magazine

For my first blog post, I have decided to write about the codes and conventions of a magazine. I have chosen to base my first blog around the magazine named Cosmopolitan which is a women's life magazine. This can be seen above.

The list of conventions shown on the magazine are as follows...

• Main Image (Jessica Alba)
• Kicker (Sun-Kissed styles)
• Pug (Save 20% at Oasis Online)
• Date/Price (August 2008 / £3.30
• Barcode
• Rule Of Thirds (Top right of the magazine)
• Straplines including

1. Beat-The-Heat, Hair 15 cool style ideas.
2. Anorexia Fightback

The codes and conventions of a magazine are split into three main groups which are:

- Technical

- Symbolic

- Written & Audio

These can give the text meaning and provide a response from the viewer.