Friday, 20 September 2013

LO1 Task 1: KTA 2: Key Print Conventions and Terms.



·      Body copy- refers to the text of your written articles, which should be produced as a printed presentation to accept industry standards, e.g. correct use of language, font size, word limits etc. Usually written in columns.
·      Serif font- fonts like Times New Roman, or Baskerville Old Face, which have little bars (serifs) on the end of the letters.
·      Sans serif font- fonts like impact, or Agency FB, which do not have little bars (serifs) on the end if letters.
·      Drop capitals- really big letter, which starts off an article.
·      Cross head- small sub-heading used to split up a large block of text.
·      White space- blank parts of a page other than text or pictures.
·      Mode of address- how the text talks to the audience.
·      Strap line- a smaller headline printed above the main headline.
·      Sell a lines/slogans- smaller strap line that helps to sell something to the audience.
·      Banner- text which stands out because it’s on a coloured background.
·      House style- a magazines distinctive design that distinguishes it from its competitors.
·      Borders- the gaps at the edges of the page
·      Gutters- the gaps between the columns of text
·      Leading- the space between lines of text
·      Kerning- the space between letters
·      By-lines- name of the person who write the article.
·      Picture credits- where did the photo come from and or who took it.
·      Anchorage- the way in which text helps to pin down the meaning of a picture or visa versa.

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