FRONT COVER CHECKLIST

• A clear, well- lit image of your star.
• Rule of thirds
• masthead across the top 1/6 of the page, starting in the top left corner
• Star's eyes in the top 1/3 of the page
• All text in capitals, different sizes to delineate headings and sub-headings
• Sans serif or serif fonts depending on genre
• Two/three colours with one contrasting colour to draw the eye to special features e.g. prizes
• How are representations created through the combination of star, brand, text and the values connoted to the audience?
• Unique Selling Point: what makes your mag different to all the others on the shelf? Star, masthead, branding and what these symbolise, giveaways
• Mode of address
• Features justified to the side of the page, not the centre
• Lines of text within each feature very close together- use individual pieces of word art
• Not more than three small words per line
• Feature relating to star should be biggest on the page and anchored to the star
• make sure fonts are easy to read and look professional.
• At least five features
• banner/ strap at top or bottom of page
• price and date
• tagline under the masthead