I decided to deconstruct a double page spread to familiarise myself with the forms and conventions represented through the text, pictures and layout.
Main Image
There is commonly just a single image on the double page which is located at the far left, far right or the center. The rest of the space is taken up by text. The image is usually either a mid-shot or full body shot of a celebrity in the music industry. The celebrity relates to the article on the page. In the example, the celebrity is from the band, Blink-182. This is used as the band is extremely popular in the rock genre and the picture of the celebrity will attract the reader.
Title
The title of the article is usually takes up a similar amount of space than the main image and is in a large bold font to draw the reader to it. The title commonly is short with various techniques enlaced within it. For example, it might have puns or might reference information that would relate to the genre. The title is one of the main attraction points for new readers.
Quotes
Quotes are usually placed on the double page spread. They come from the celebrity in the main image and they are written in a different font in order to stand out. The quotes are usually from an interview taken prior to the creation of the article. The quotes also are used to encourage people to read on as they may see the quote and want to read on and discover why the celebrity said that.
Content
The content of the double page spread is what is included within the article. Commonly, the article is organised in to columns to add formality. At the start of the article, there usually is a paragraph in bold or a larger font. This paragraph highlights what the article is about and engages the reader to read the full article. A capital letter in a different colour and size is placed before the paragraph start. This is common in all media productions and used to emphasise the text after it. In some examples, the article is split up by the use of quotes and pictures.
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