codes and conventions double page spreads
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Codes and Conventions
Double-Page Spreads
Article Writer’s Name
This is also known as the byline. This is used to show who wrote the article/interview.
Masthead
This is at the top of the double page and would be the name of the band/artist the article or interview is about.
Largest piece of writing on the page.
Introduction to article/interview
This is called a ‘stand first’. This gives a brief introduction as to who the band or artist is and what
the article/interview will be about.
Image(s)
Usually 1 image used of band/artist. Direct address isn’t always used. The main image is relevant to the article.
Font
Largest font is for the masthead. Text for main body is small and very simplistic.
Quotes
These are taken from the main text to intrigue the reader to want to read the article.
Usually have specific meaning to band/artist or the meaning of the article.
Layout Design
Usually 3-4 columns. Text based around the main image on the pages. Main image takes up large portion of the double page.
Text
Masthead- largest piece of text on the page. Main body text- placed around or to the side of the main image. Main body text- small and simple.
Mise-en-scene
Matches the genre of magazine e.g. colour scheme, facial expressions on the main image.
Rock-more black colour used and serious facial expressions. Pop-lighter colour and more happy expressions for the main image.
Crime- typical of rap music- spray paint.
Colour Scheme
Matches genre of magazine- rock would use more darker colours. Background is more simplistic and primarily uses a singular block
colour.
Banners
At the top of the double page spread. Name of artist/band can be put in the banner so it stands out on the
page- different colour to background.