Magazine Cover - Mock Ups

Masthead

The masthead for this magazine will be the memorable and recognizable ‘Time Travellers’  Logo. This logo I have designed is very different from others as it is not as bold  as conventional mastheads because,I have used a Serif font however, I feel the masthead will still stand out on the shop shelves. The masthead uses colours  that I feel are associated with Time travel, for example the maroon and black colour scheme is typically associated with different time periods as it looks washed out and dated.  The typeface used is clear and easy to understand , this is useful for the young target audience as it is easy to read, the Time travelling theme is also shown through the colours and use of typeface as it is considered as an old fashioned/ classic font. By making it easy to read children will enjoy and take an interest in the magazine and reading.

Target Audience

This magazine I have designed clearly conveys its target audience through the large images and the language used.  The use of words such as ‘Win’ and ‘Facts and Quizzes’ implies that it is targeted at a younger audience aged 6-12. I feel that this magazine is clearly aimed at both young boys and girls, this is shown though the selection of characters used in the cover image.the green colour scheme i have used is also unisex allowing it to appeal to a wider target audience.. The Time travelling theme also shows that it is aimed at young boys and girl as it I a genre that appeals to both genders.

Layout

The layout for this magazine can be seen as typical of other media magazines as it contains one main image that bleeds of the page , this gives  the readers an insight into what the main article is about. It also has several other articles with corresponding images to again give the readers an insight into what the article is about and makes them anxious to read the magazine. The busy and unorganized layout makes the magazine again, more appealing to a young audience as they believe they are getting more articles than other conventional magazines. The busy and unorganized layout also appeals to children as it implies that the magazine informal and an enjoyable read.

Images

The front cover image clearly coveys the theme and typical storylines of the program, with the three spy's being placed at the front in the centre of the shot implies that not only are they three main characters but also that they are in control. the character on the bottom left is then presented as the antagonist and villain of the program, this is suggested through his clothing and, the facial expression is implying that he is causing problems for the spy's.

Typeface

The simple an easy to read sans serif font clearly conveys its young target audience as it is easy for them to read independently,I have used  the WW2 and 1920s associated colours and fonts to further emphasis the time travelling genre to its target market.

Sub articles

The sub articles shown on the front cover all have corresponding images, this is so the reader can quickly see what the article is about, making them anxious to read it.i feel that the sub tasks I have included on the cover are fun and exciting for children as they are creative and non educational. 

Magazine Conventions

This magazine follows many magazine conventions that are typically seen on other magazine covers on shop shelves. This magazine has a clear barcode and issue number  which makes it easy for the customer know the issue and price of the magazine.