Deconstruction/Textual analysis of magazine cover

Deconstruction/Textual analysis of magazine cover

• Denotation/Connotation

• Examine or discuss the connotations/meanings held with in the text

• Magazine covers

• Font (Typography)

• Colour/Lighting

• Text/Language

• Layout

• Body Language

Magazine covers can be divided into a grid for the basic layout:

• Title is know as Masthead

• Top line the bottom line (Writing at top and bottom of the cover)

• Cover lines (main headlines about what is in the magazine)

• Date line (date and price)

• Strap-line (written under title)

• Pug (top cover)

• Tag/Lure (use of words 'Exclusive' 'Reveal' interests readers)

• Main Coverline Splash

• Main image

• Include Barcode

• 3/4 colours should be used (can depend on the audience)