codes & conventions of magazine double spread page
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CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF
MAGAZINE DOUBLE PAGE
Intro to article- Explains what the article is all about-Name of article/band in bold and different colors to stand out-Always positioned underneath the headline
Drop Cap- the reader knows were to start from.
Other techniques- bold font, different colors and capital letters
Direct Address from the
band/ singer
Breaking of page by inserting
pictures or quotes
makes it look
interesting
BASIC THINGS ABOUT THE DOUBLE SPREAD PAGE
Layout is columns usually 3 to 4 columns per page
It links the two page together to create a coherent effect
The article will be informal and the personality of the journalist should come through to the reader
A consistent color scheme is used
First person is often used.
The first paragraph to the article is the most important as it grabs the attention immediately- consists of different colored fonts
Heading- Bold, Capital font making it look attractive
QuotesArtist are communicating wit audience to make tem feel comfortable.Usually socking or controversial to grip attention
Stand First- description about the article
Headline- Short to intrigue reader
- The red and black bold combination grabs attention immediately
-This picture compels to read about it as two celebrities hang out together. -A description is mentioned in the red box
Giving info about Justin Bieber to his fans- attracting them to read. Informal text used to make it look friendly.
MAIN IMAGE
Placing it on the left is a code and convention but some work against the rules like in this page
Sometimes the image bleeds over the whole page
Picture directly relates to the article
Direct address mode is used to intrigue the reader
COLOR SCHEME- F O L LO W S T H E S A M E C O LO R S C H E M E A S I N T H E M A G A Z I N E - N A M E O F T H E C E L E B R I T Y I S O F T E N H I G H L I G H T E D- C O LO R S C H E M E C O N N O T E S W H I C H G E N R E M A G A Z I N E I S E . G . H E R E I T R E P R E S E N T S LO N E L I N E SS A N D LO SS
First paragraph different font along wit different colors is used grabbing attention
Photo Credits
Drop Cap
First Stand- description about the article
Headline- Compels to read
Headline- Different text seeks attention
Direct mode of address
Drop Cap Other Example