Professional Double Page Spread Analysis

In todays lesson we compared a variety of feature articles to the codes and conventions that we created earlier on in the course. I have analysed a feature article from Kerrang.

Layout

• Around 3/4 columns
• Colour scheme is consistent and relating to the main image
• Artists name is always highlighted and bold
• Page number, including name, date, and possibly website in the bottom corners

Images

• 1 main image that takes up about 1 page
• Most have a direct mode of address but is not necessary
• Images are mainly on the left, but sometimes can be on the right or across the two pages (this is called bleeding)
• If of a band, usually mid long shot or medium close up

Text

• Main title is short and snappy
• Stand First - a bold paragraph underneath the title and/or above the article
• Drop quotes in big letters from story are bigger to stand out (and are usually exciting or controversial by taking them out of context of the story)
• Bylines - credits to the writer of the article and the photography
• Main title unique and bold (possibly in a unique font)
• 11pt font, generally a lot of writing in the article
• Drop capitals (large letter at the start of the article)
• Informal mode of address so it can connect with audience in a relaxing style