Double Page SpreadJoe Hadfield

Article Headline

This is usually the biggest text on the page. Gives the audience a rough idea of what the article is about.

Stand First

Usually smaller than the headline but larger than the main body text. It is an introduction to the article.

By-line

The by-line tells you who wrote the article.

Column Structure

It is usually laid out in three or four columns. The column structure is used as it is easier to read than just one block of text.

Main Body Text

Same font as what is used on the contents page. Text which discusses the article in detail.

Image

Usually takes up a whole page. The image itself is visually interesting and has relevant mise-en-scene. The people featured in the picture are usually related to the article. Their body language and facial expression can give connotations of what genre of music the magazine is about.

Secondary Images

Gives extra visual examples of the subject which is being discussed in the article.

Pull Quotes

These are taken from an extract out of the article, they are used to try and entice the audience into reading the article.

Drop Cap

This letter is a different colour and size to the rest of the main body text. It also signifies the start of the article.

Bleed

This is when the image which has taken up one page, then goes across slightly onto the next page.

Masthead and Page Number

Located in the bottom corner, gives information on the page number and repeats the masthead.