Ancillary TaskDouble-page spread

Listing MagazinesA listings magazine is a magazine which is largely dedicated to information about the upcoming week's events such as broadcast programming, music, clubs, theatre and film information.

• The title informs the reader about the article and briefly summarizes everything in a few words.

• A drop capital is often used at the start of the first paragraph to connote the beginning of an article.

• The three column layout is a typical convention of a double page article as it allows the text to be read easily and also keeps the page neat. This gives a brief outline of the article and sometimes summarizes the actors/ actresses involved in previous roles.

• It is important for a TV listings article to have a date and the time it will be shown to inform the audience of the programmed showing.

• Byline is not always shown on double age articles, however if there is a image which has been taken then the photographers name will be placed on the image to tell the reader who had taken it.

• Minor images often add more interest to the double page article and also show the reader a few captions of scenes of the main actors/ actresses to attract them.

• The main image establishes to the reader who is featured in the article and also attracts the readers attention quickly.

• A pull quote if often used to emphasize a main line that has importance behind it. Also used to attract the readers attention by making it interesting.

• The page number is always at the bottom of a double age spread to make it easier for the audience to navigate around the magazine.

Double Page Spread AnalysisMain Image: The main image in this article runs across the double page spread taking up two thirds of the double page. The shot is a wide shot portray all those goes on behind the scenes with the actors.

Main Heading: This magazine has two main headings. The large font size helps draw the readers attention. ‘New Who!’ makes the audience want to know more about the new actor.

Stand First: This typical convention of any magazine summarizes the article and gives the reader a taste of what to come.

By-line: Following the typical conventions of a double page spread, the by-line, crediting the photographer, is placed in a small font as it is of less interest to the reader.

Page number & publisher: The use of the page number is a common convention of this genre and are put on the far right and left corners. The publisher is on the inside of each page.

Side quote: Another typical convention which accompanies an image. There are 3 included for all images that give the reader some context behind the images.

Drop capital: A common convention in print media. The drop capital signifies the start of the article and can also be used to show the start of consecutive paragraphs.

Body text: This is the main body of text for the double-page spread. Here the writer has opted for a simple 3 column structure which makes the writing clear and neat.

Secondary image: Here the secondary image is a two-shot giving a more close-up and detailed photo of the two main actors that are at the centre of the TV show upon which the article is based

Double Page Spread AnalysisMain Image: The main image in this article is only on one side of the double page. The shot is a full-body shot showing the Dame in her natural surroundings on stage emphasizing her status

Main Heading: This magazine has two main headings. One id for the main article and the other if for a small add-on box article that is semi-related. The large font size helps draw the readers attention. ‘megastar’ makes the audience want to know more about the Dame.

Stand First: This typical convention of any magazine summarizes the article and gives the reader a taste of what to come.

By-line: Following the typical conventions of a double page spread, the by-line, crediting the photographer, is placed in a small font as it is of less interest to the reader.

Page number & publisher: The use of the page number is a common convention of this genre and are put on the far right and left corners. The publisher is on the inside of each page.

Side quote: Another typical convention which accompanies an image. There is one quite large quote showing that reader of the article should love the Dame too.

Drop capital: A common convention in print media. The drop capital signifies the start of the article and can also be used to show the start of consecutive paragraphs.

Body text: Here the writer has opted for a simple 4 column structure which makes the writing clear and neat. They have also included lots of quotes by the Dame to create a more interesting read.

Secondary image: Here the secondary images are close-ups of the Dame with funny taglines to help attract more audience in to reading the article .

Double Page Spread AnalysisMain Image: The main image in this article runs across the double page spread taking the entire double page. The shot is a wide group shot showing the main cast all together in a moody setting.

Main Heading: This magazine has one main headings. The large font size helps draw the readers attention. ‘Fiends’ makes the character seem dark and suspicious.

Stand First: This typical convention of any magazine summarizes the article and gives the reader a taste of what to come.

By-line: Following the typical conventions of a double page spread, the by-line, crediting the photographer, is placed in a small font as it is of less interest to the reader.

Page number & publisher: The use of the page number is a common convention of this genre and are put on the far right and left corners. The publisher is on the inside of each page.

Side quote: Another typical convention which accompanies an image. This quote draws attention has it is in an alarming colour and creates questioning thoughts.

Drop capital: Here, instead, we have the first 2 words in bold. The drop capital signifies the start of the article and can also be used to show the start of consecutive paragraphs.

Body text: This is the main body of text for the double-page spread. Here the writer has opted for a simple 2 column structure which makes the writing clear and neat.

Secondary image: Here the secondary image is a two-shot close-up giving a more detailed photo of the two of the main actors that are at the centre of the TV show upon which the secondary article is based.

Main Image

Main Heading

Stand First

By-linePage number & publisher

Side quote

Drop capital

Body text

Secondary image

Quote

Draft 1

Main ImageMain Heading

Stand First

By-linePage number & publisher

Side quoteDrop capital

Body text

Secondary image

Quote

Draft 2

Main Image

Main Heading

Stand First

By-linePage number & publisher

Side quote

Drop capital

Body text

Secondary image

Quote

Draft 3