Analysis Of Professional Analysis Of Professional Double Page SpreadsDouble Page Spreads

Q Magazine…

NME Magazine…

Large Image…

One large main image, with direct address. On the NME double page spread the image bleeds across the pages and is the

background of the article. Usually the image is on the left hand side to show the audience what the article will be about

however on both double page spreads the image is on the right, both breaking from the codes and conventions. The image

relates to the article, the genre and the stars personality. The image is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, making the reader

want to look

Quotes…

Quotes from the interviews are enlarged to engage the reader,

these may sometimes be used as the headline of the article. Drop

quotes are dropped on the article. Dropped quotes break up the text, they are usually controversial to

grip the reader, its generally the first thing the reader is drawn to making the reader want to read more. The

quotes neatly fit into the article.

Headlines…

The headline is usually bold and the name of the artist. However it can sometimes be a quote from the article.

Usually short and in a stylistic font which has

connotations of the artist featured or the genre of

the magazine, to draw the audience in. Informal

mode of address is used to make the reader feel

comfortable

Standfirst…

A standfirst introduces the article and is positioned underneath the headline. It may sometimes be

a quote or include the journalists name.

Columns…

Usually 2 – 3 columns used

Colour scheme is simple, only 3 colours are used to keep the

article simple and un-chaotic, the colours signify the genre and

represents the band

The by-lines are usually placed underneath the

heading, photo or stand first giving credit to the

photographer and journalist

Names included in the article are highlighted making them stand out.

Text is usually 11pt and is in Arial or a simple font, this is standard to magazines and

easy to read.

The stand first is placed underneath the heading to

introduce the article

Drop capital at beginning of article to show the reader where the article starts. The drop

capital is sometimes in a different colour making it stand out from the rest of the

article.

If the article is not finished arrows will point to next page (featured in the NME magazine). If the article is

finished a small box is used (featured in Q magazine)

The questions or sub sections are in bold, this separates the text making it easier for the

reader to read. It also lets the audience know what was said by the artists and what wasn’t.

Page numbers

Masthead from front

cover