What a Digipak is? Codes and conventions

"A type of packaging for CDs or DVDs, typically made from cardboard with an internal plastic holder for one or more discs"-(Oxford Dictionary online).

 

 

 



Here is an example of a Digipak, that follows the typical style of the front cover and fold style.

Front Cover

The Front cover of a Digipak usually contains an illustration or picture of the artist or something that relates to the artist. Moreover if there is any explicit language in any of the lyrics in any songs that the digipak contains then there will be a clear label, usually in the bottom left hand coroner of the front cover stating "Parental Advisory". For example Green Days "21st centaury Breakdown" is a perfect example of these codes and conventions of a Digipak with the illustration and Parental advisory label.

 

 



 Back Cover

The Back over of a Digipak nearly always contains a playlist of the songs in the album. There may be pictures or illustrations of the artist or that relates to the artist or the front cover of the Digipak. There will also be a bar code, usually found in the bottom left hand side of the Digipak cover. Again I am usuind Green Day as it is easy to follow and is relatable as my front cover example was Green Day.

 

 

First Compartment

This usually contains a booklet held by a tray that has various pictures or illustrations. Moreover it may contain Lyrics for every song in the album. The art work it may contain may have a certain style to it that relates to the genre of music.

 

Second Compartment

This contains the disk securely in this section facing upright on display.

 

Spine

On most Digipaks there is a spine that contains the Artists name as well as title of the album.