Double Page SpreadMagazine Analysis

Codes & ConventionsOf Double Page Spreads

• Main ImageOn the left hand side (Because this is the first page you see when reading a magazine)ORThe background image of the two pages

• TitleA few words that relate to the artist and articleOR A quote from the artist/band

• TextArranged in columns, usually 2-4

• Page Number and LogoUsually in the bottom right hand corner

• Pull QuotesQuotes taken from the artist/band, that are placed in the middle of the text. (To break it up)

• Other ImagesUsually on the second or even third page of the double page spread. Relevant to the article

•Drop CapThe first letter of a paragraph/section being enlarged, and in different font

• Colour SchemeSimple (Only a small select of colours) - Suitable to the genre of the magazine and artist/band

Codes & ConventionsOf Double Page Spreads

NME

TitleIs in the centre of the

magazine (almost). Also,is in a bold font which

makes it stand out, and so attracts the readers

'attention. Only a few words long

which makes it short and snappy - Quicker and

easier to read.

This is a typical example of a double page spread from NME, in which one page is taken up entirely by one image, which is a conventional feature for double page spreads.

BuzzwordsAt the top of each corner, is the word "Live!“. This suggests to the reader that this article has all the latest news and information.

TextIs arranged in 3 columns

with a font size of 11pt. Thisis another traditional

feature of double page spreads.

Page Number and LogoPositioned in the bottom right hand corner of the second page

Other ImagesHave been used on the second page. These are not as big as the main image on the first page. These relate to the article content. They add

variety to the article, make it more enjoyable to read.

Simple Colour SchemeOnly a small variety of colours have been used : Pink, Black and White. This is so the double page spread looks professional and clean (rather than untidy).

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Colour SchemeThere isn’t really a colour scheme of the article as such as it is rather plain, however it does follow the colours of the magazine itself. Which are; Red, Black and White.

Main ImageAgain, is a traditional example of a double page spread as the image is on the first page, and covers the whole of the page.

This double page both follows and deviated the codes and conventions of a double page spread.

TextThe text is arranged in 3

columns, and the font is 11pt. This is also a traditional feature

of a double page spread.

Page Number and LogoPlaced in the bottom right

hand corner

Title‘lady GAGA’

It is very short which will instantly attract the readers

attention. It is also the name of the artist featured in the

article.

Drop CapThe article contains 3 of these. Two in the text, and one over the top of the text. The one over the top of the text shows importance what with it being red.

This double page spread deviates the codes and convention because it doesn’t contain any other images, which makes it

slightly more interesting. The impression you get from looking at the article is that it is very serious and straight to the point. Also, it

doesn't contain any quotes/pull quotes.