Media Studies - Magazine Terminology

 

Masthead	The top section of a newspaper which gives the paper’s title, price and date
Strapline	Memorable phrase that is associated with the magazine.
Cover line	Titles of stories featured in the magazine
Main cover line	The most important article featured, grabs the audience’s attention (featured article)
Main image	The dominant image on the cover
Barcode	Used for retailers
Skyline	A list of keywords featured at the top of the cover
Thirds	The upper and left third are the most important. why?
Prop	An image of an item
Puff / Boxout	A smaller image/text to stand out from the rest of the information (puff=circle. boxout=square)
Buzzwords	Exclusive, free, new, special edition
Banner	A block of colour with info inside, usually stretches the width of the cover

  

Masthead	The top section of a newspaper which gives the paper’s title, price and date
Strapline	Memorable phrase that is associated with the magazine.
Cover line	Titles of stories featured in the magazine
Main cover line	The most important article featured, grabs the audience’s attention (featured article)
Main image	The dominant image on the cover
Barcode	Used for retailers
Skyline	A list of keywords featured at the top of the cover
Thirds	The upper and left third are the most important. why?
Prop	An image of an item
Puff / Boxout	A smaller image/text to stand out from the rest of the information (puff=circle. boxout=square)
Buzzwords	Exclusive, free, new, special edition
Banner	A block of colour with info inside, usually stretches the width of the cover