In what ways does my media product use, develop and challenge forms and conventions
of real media products?
Real media product My media product
Conventions Large masthead, main focus of the page
Banner at the top for advertisement
Direct mode of address
Bands name in large eye catching font
Quote under sell line
Poster offer
Sideways barcode
Challenges
Minimal sell-lines
Banner at the bottom
Use of page number on the front
Overview
My magazine uses the conventions of a standard already existing product more frequently then it challenges them. This will make the magazine easier to recognise and understand, however might reduce its worth too stand out