Masthead analysis
- 2. The font of the metro masthead is simple however give out a few information within it. The type of font used is the Sans Serif font in bold. The colours is a simple white amongst a blue background which brings out the masthead. The website of the metro is also included in the masthead just including ‘co.uk’ this is clear when the newspaper is picked up and also allows readers to know that there is a website available. Also the date is within the masthead. It is ideal for its audience as the newspaper is free therefore when people see it they are likely to pick one up. The font used is the Slab Serif. Fonts in most mastheads are usually typed in capital letters this is to capture the audience attention. Alongside the masthead is an eagle holding the independent newspaper this is used as a logo which is iconic.
- 3. The masthead for this newspaper is bright and bold to attract the audience attention. The colours used is also white against a bright red background. The font used is the sans serif font. The font is big enough to be identified from a far point of view. The sun is a daily newspaper that is purchased at cost. The newspaper has a popular sale therefore the masthead is kept simple and presented clearly. The masthead head for a local newspaper is quite different. The colours of the fonts are two-toned however is similar to ‘the sun’ masthead. Again the font used is the sans serif font.
- 4. Conclusion After analysing the different types mastheads in newspapers it has given me a creative mind to produce something a bit different. I have noticed a few newspapers have used the font sans serif. Therefore to make my newspaper different I will try and avoid using that type of font for my masthead. The two-toned colours used in the masthead is attractive therefore I will use more than one colours in my production in order to make young teenagers want to pick it up.