dps lesson 2
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G321 magazinesTRANSCRIPT
Double Page Spreads
In pairs look at the following DPS.
Label the different features of the magazine. (Headers etc…)
What genre is this magazine DPS? How do the codes and conventions tell us that?
Iconography (symbols in the images that might give you clues on the genre)
Who would be the audience for this magazine DPS? How do the codes and conventions tell us that?
Mode of address
Analysing a DPS
GenreCentral Image
Microphone/Guitar (music magazine)
Iconography (Rock, guitar, hair style, clothing)
Graphic features Iconography (Rock, guitar,
hair style, clothing)Header
Implies live music coverageFlash
Set list (implies music magazine)
AudienceMode of address
Casual but technical, implies a knowledgeable audience
Graphic features Large amount implies teen
target marketArticle length
Implies teen target audience
Central Image Rock iconography indicates
younger target market
Analysing a DPS
In pairs find a DPS in your assigned magazine
Fill in the graph looking at:
GenreImage (Props, Costume, Lighting, Pose etc…)LayoutLanguage
Analysing a DPS
You will now create a design for a DPS using one of the photographs you took in your shoot last week.
To complete this task you should:Consider the relationship between the text and the
image. Where will the main article go? Where will the callouts and pull quotes go?
Think about the positioning and content of the flash?Think about where is your article header going to be?
While completing this task you should think about why these elements and images are relevant to the genre of your image.
Look at the example DPS for some inspiration.
Creating a DPS
How have you designed your DPS?Why have you chosen to design it that way?
Post your designs and your reasons for them on your blog.
Final Results