This is an analysis of a magazine cover that I did with Max which points out all of the conventional features of a magazine.

• The Mast Head – This is the name of the magazine written in a big and clear font
• The Main Cover Line – This gives a small bit of information about what’s on the cover, it’s usually a head line with a small caption
• Pugs – These are small bits of information to draw in the reader in a small bright shape
• The Cover Star – An image of the artist or subject of what the main story is about which takes up the whole cover
• Insets – Other small images on the cover
• Plug – Tells you what the magazine is about in a short statement
• Cover Lines – Any writing on the cover, usually giving info about what’s inside
• Price & Barcode – In the bottom right or left corner to make it easier to scan

These features will be something I keep in mind when creating my magazine cover. They will be important so that the cover is effective and draws people in. The positioning of all of these is important too so that it’s visually pleasing for the audience.