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1) Cutline- Is another word for a caption, which is what describes what is happening in a photo

2) Sidebar-information placed adjacent to an article

3) Headline-Is the title of an article

4) Pull quotes- is a quotation from an article that is placed in a larger typeface on the same page, used to highlight a key topic

5) Mugshots-a photograph of someone’s face

6) Boxout-

7) Caption-is what describes what is happening in a photo

Credits-Recognises/gives reference to the publishing company , editors , writers etc.

9) Exclusive-exclusive can refer to information provided to or available from only one news outlet

10) Lead story- Is the main story that a magazine is covering in that issue 

11) Masthead-The main title of the magazine , or a list usually found on the editorial page

12) Pugs-

13) Secondary Lead-

14) Spread-The space in which an article or photo is spread out across

15)Tagline-Is a branding slogan ,  the concept is to create a memorable phrase that will sum up the tone of the article 

16) Splash-The main Story

17) Lure-something used to attract people into buying the magazine

18) Cut-Cut is to shorten the newspaper or can also mean a photograph from the newspaper

19) Jump line-t the bottom of an article saying where the story continues

20) Dateline-is a short piece of text included in news articles that describes where and when the story was written or filed

21) Ears-the white spaces either side of the newspaper’

s name, sometimes this space has the weather or lottery information there.

22) Deck-a phrase, sentence or several sentences near the title of an article or story

23) By-line-article gives the name, and often the position, of the writer of the article

24) Menu/Index-An index is a list of words or phrases and associated pointers, where useful information relating to that heading can be found in a document.

25) Photocredit- Recognises the photographer of the photo 

26) Discuss the use of colour on a magazine page.

Each issue, the cover of a magazine usually follows a colour theme. This usually consists of two or three colours, these colours tend to be quite vibrant to catch the attention on the audience , however this does not alway apply for every audience. 

For example on this magazine cover 

http://www.magsite.co.uk/store/images/uploads/sugar.jpg

There are three colours used white ,yellow and pink, this magazine is aimed at teenage girls so the colours are vibrant and ‘girly’.

27) Why use a ‘dominant art’ selection on your page?

A dominant art selection is a  design that attracts the reader to pay attention to the magazine and ultimatley buy it.

28) Discuss how typography is used in a magazine design.

Typography is the technique of arranging typefaces and font designs. Typography is crucial to a magazine design as it allows readers to clearly read and understand the magazine

This magazine uses bold colours and large font types as a tool to attract the reader.

29) What is a grid used for in laying out your magazine?

Grid systems bring visual structure and balance to a magazine design. Grids are used for organizing and presenting information within a magazine design 

30) What is the importance of using a grid based layout when designing a page?

Without using a grid based design magazine design can look messy and unclear and may confuse the reader which in turn may deter the reader from buying the magazine. 

31) List Three Careers in each of the following categories:

a) Journalism – Radio , presenting , Print

b) Writing-freelance , 

c) Reporting-News , Sports , weather 

32) Define a feature article- A feature article is the primary focus/ the main story , within a publication.