College Magazine Similarities and Differences to Music Magazines

This College Magazine front cover is similar to music Magazine front covers as it includes:
- A Masthead (Title of the magazine)
- A Star Image (The main image on the front cover of a magazine) 
- QR Code (Barcode on the magazine which is needed in order for the magazine to be purchased)
- Flash Puff ( Small circular item usually placed in the top right hand corner of the magazine)
- Price (How much the magazine costs)
- Date (The release date of the magazine)
- Cover lines (Information on the front cover of the magazine)
- Colour Scheme (Dark Green, Light Green and Blue)
- Free Gifts (Gifts available within the magazine such as the lunch vouchers, concert tickets and timetables)

This College Magazine front cover is different to music Magazine front covers as it:
- Doesn't look professional
- Doesn't contain any references to music on the front cover
- Doesn't include a recognisable musician as its star image
- Needs a clear colour scheme (Two different tones of green were used)