Introduction

This blog is to show the work I will doing throughout the year in media studies The genre of music that I am studying for R&B.

Here you will find examples of music magazines that I have been researching and information on the subjects I have learnt.

Magazine Terminology

                                 Magazine Terminology

Caption: Description of an image.

Drop Capitals: Really big latter. which start off an article.

Copy: The main text.

Banner: Text which stands out because its on a coloured background.

Strap Line: Memorable phrase  that is recognisable to a brand.

Anchorage Text: The way in which a text helps to pin down the meaning of a picture and vice versa.

Headline: Main story in the magazine.

Buzz words: "wow", "Exclusive",  "Free" are all examples of this.

Lead: The introductory paragraph of an article usually written in bold or capitals.

Pugs: Placed at the top left and right hand corners  of the paper and are known as the 'ears' of the page. The price of the paper, the logo or a promotion are often positioned there.

House Style: A magazine is distinctive design that distinguishes it from its competitors.

Masthead: Name of the magazine.

Puffs: Colourful boxes promoting features inside the magazine.

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