This double page spread features an interview with Justin Bieber about being bullied. The main image shows Bieber looking seriously at the camera. Another smaller image depicts him dressed as a schoolboy. Quotes and headlines from the interview stand out in bold text or black boxes to draw readers in. Contact information for anti-bullying resources is also provided. The color scheme is blue, black and white to appeal to both male and female readers. Overall, the layout persuasively summarizes Bieber's sensitive discussion of being bullied through large eye-catching images and text.
2. We automatically know that this is an This is like a little introduction type thing This is the main image in the double page spread. It is positioned in Another smaller image has been
„exclusive interview‟. By including this to the interview. „Justin‟ has been written the left and centre third and takes up the majority of the first used. It is smaller and positioned in
it shows people its new and exclusive. in capital letters and in bold. Therefore, page. In the image he is looking directly at the camera, which is the right third. In this image, you
It is also kind of persuades people to for those people who didn‟t know who he helping to draw people in more. He also looks quite serious, as this is can see that Justin has been
read it more so they can find out the was can straight away find out who the a sensitive topic and if he was sat there smiling it would have a total dressed up as a school boy as school
new gossip before anyone else. interview is going to be based on. different effect. He has his body covered by his arms, this kind of is the usual place for bullying to
shows how private and personal this topic is, and in the interview he occur. We know this because he is
is really opening up and revealing what he has gone through. carrying a rucksack and school
This double page spread doesn‟t
books. He also has a basketball in
necessarily have a title. In this case, the
both images, and this could be a
quote, “yes, I was bullied” has probably
sport that he developed at school.
been used as the title. This quote is most
likely to be the best and probably most The colour scheme of this double page
shocking throughout the whole interview. spread is blue, black and white. I think
By having this quote in large writing it that all the colours work well together,
stands out the most and most people after and the clothing suits the scheme too. I
reading the quote probably want to read think that the colours used show that it
on to find out why. Justin Bieber is very is aimed at both girls and boys because
well known and has masses of fans so when bullying takes places in both sexes.
a Bieber fan in particular reads this title However, because it is an interview on
they will be shocked and curious at why Justin Bieber I think it‟ll probably be
anyone would bully there idol. females who would mainly read it.
The word „bullied‟ has been highlighted with
Help and advice is also being
a black text box. It stands out the most
provided for readers. Because
and when people see such a famous
bullying could be quite a
celebrity and the word „bullied‟ it will sort
sensitive topic, victims of it
of come as a shock and people will become
may like to read this. It also
attracted to reading the article more.
makes sure that readers don‟t
feel as if the issues have
Instead of the interview being in straight been ignored because the
columns, in this double page spread it has interviewee is now massively
been justified around an image. The Another quote from the interview has been positioned over In this black text box, they are trying to famous. Sensitive topics like
interview starts in the left third and then the image of Justin Bieber. This is also bound to be one of persuade reader to read on through the magazine. these mean that the
continues over on the other page. I think the best quote which is helping to sum up the overall It is given chance for readers to win a basketball interview is a lot more
that by doing this it makes it look more interview. It is in white writing with blue speech marks. We signed by Justin Bieber. This is quite a good way personal, so it could be a way
interesting rather than just having columns easily know that Justin has said this, and it could be quite in getting people to read the magazine and by of also encouraging those
of writing. shocking news to some people. The white writing stands out „winning‟ something readers automatically become victims to open up about it
on his dark blue jeans and is easy to read. more interested. and get some help.
3. His face is in the top third, he is looking out at the crowd and This is the main image in the double page spread. The man is wearing a vest top and is showing off his tattooed
singing. This shows that not all images have to have people looking It is positioned in the centre and is the largest muscle arms. It gives the impression that rock singers are
straight at the camera, and this could be just as persuasive. In the out of all the images. This could be because he is recognisable for their tattoos as all of the rock artists on this
background of the image, you can see stage lights shining down on the main person in the band. I‟m guessing that he double page spread have tattoos. Also, because he is showing of
him. He is also holding up a microphone. This shows the reader that is probably quite widespread and a well-common some skin, it helps to attract girls, as personally I think it is
these images are from live concert/gigs, hence the title of the artist in rock. mainly guys who like rock. So, this could be a good way in
double page spread being „lives‟. attracting girls to rock more.
This is the magazine title, it has been
This is the title of the double page
positioned in the top right hand corner.
spread. It is positioned in the top left
We automatically know that it is based on
corner, making it the first thing we read.
rock as it says „week of rock‟. The
The black box stands out against the
magazine masthead has been put in a black
white, which helps to make the title more
text box which makes it stand out against
eye catching. It is clear and easy to
the images. The writing is in white, which
read.
contrasts against the black, making it very
clear and easy to read. The writing is in
This is an extract/bit of writing on
bold capital letters and it looks as if it has
Avenged Sevenfold. It has been positioned
slight cracks in it. This could be
simply in the left third. By looking at this I
emphasising the fact that rock music is
think that the images are probably to do
played loud.
with them too. It helps to provide readers
with some information as well as images.
These are five thumbnail images from live
Avenged Sevenfold are the main feature of
gigs. They have been position in the
this double page spread as under the title
bottom and right third and have kind been
it has it written in capital letters.
put like a border around the main image.
This is a little article on „M Shadows‟, it They can‟t really be front cover images,
mentions his personal thoughts on how the but I think they do look quite good to have
gig went for him. Fans of him may enjoy on the double page spread. In the images,
reading this information. Similarly to the there are lots of different rock artists
title, it has been done in a black text box, performing on stage, singing and playing
which makes it contrast and stand out guitar. They is also an image of the crowd
against the white background. On each image, there is a little black text box which says what the which shows people what the crowded
image is showing. Readers will probably be informed of who the artist is atmosphere is like. These images all help
The colour scheme of this double page spread is mainly black and called. The images all have thin white border around them which make to give people an insight into what rock
white. This shows that it could appeal to both males and females. Also, them stand out more. Each individual stands out rather than them all music is like live, and as well as targeting
it could be a representation of the music being contrasting to other being „joined‟ together. The images have also been positioned at an angle rock fans this double page spread could
types of genre. Also, the clothing they mainly wearing is black and which could be representing the genre of rock. It shows that it is not also help to get people more interested in
greys which suits the colour scheme of it. sophisticated and organised, it is more crazy and random. rock.
4. This is the title of the double page spread positioned in the top left. Rhetorical questions have been used in the This is the main image on the page. It is positioned in the centre with
It stands out as it is written in a purple box with white writing. introduction bit for this interview. This is quite all their faces being in the top half of the page. All band members are
„Workout‟ is written in capital letters, and the font is quite sharp and a good technique as it helps to draw the reader looking directly at the camera, this helps to draw people in to reading
strong, which emphasises their strength and muscles. „Wonders‟ is in and it also makes it feel more personal. the interview. They are all wearing black and white clothing. By doing
written in quite a playful and curly font, making it look kind of magical Readers become more interested and are this, each member kind of contrasts each which makes each individual
and mysterious. By just seeing the title, it could appeal to both guys persuaded to read on to find out the answers. person stand out. They are all in vests/t-shirts and tracksuit bottoms,
and girls, as both sexes work out. showing that they are at a gym.
„The Wanted‟ has been written in capital This shows the reader that it is an exclusive
letters and in black writing. It stand out interview, it is new and exclusive. This is a way
from the pink writing that has been used, of persuading audience to read it so they can
and by just glancing at the page, if the find out all the new gossip before anyone else.
reader didn‟t know who they are by the Fans of The Wanted are also more likely to buy
picture then they can easily find out who the magazine if they are able to read never seen
the interview is about. before gossip about their favourite band.
This heading stands out and we know that it is
In this photo, Max is lifting up his top
probably going to be a bit when they talk about
and revealing his stomach. This help to
girls. The word „gorgeous‟ stand out the most as
appeal more to the female readers as
it is in purple like the main title.
when skin is being revealed it can be a
good technique to attract the readers In the purple and pink boxes, there are quotes
attention. This photo also links to the from each of the band members, and their
interview which about workouts, so it is names below. These are probably some of the
relevant. There is also a little caption in a main parts of the interview and if readers start
pink box below the image, which connotes by reading these, it could be a good way to
to the reader what it‟s about. persuade them to read the full interview. These
boxes stand out, and are also helpful in
This is The Wanted‟s interview. It has been informing reader the names of each the
positioned in the left third as we read from members
left to right so it makes it simple and clear
for the readers. It has been set out in The magazine is promoting their new single,
question and answer format, like most and after reading their interview some people
The colour scheme of this double page spread is purple,
interviews would be like. In the pink boxes may be tempted to buy and listen to it. It is a
pink and white. These colours are quite feminine, showing
it names which band member is answering In the image, they are posing with the good way to inform people about the new
that this double page spread is mainly going to be for
the question. Therefore readers are able gym equipment. They are holding music/tour etc. The Wanted‟s website address
the girls. Guys wouldn‟t really like reading an interview
to know who is answering the question, and weights and showing off their muscles. has also been written, this encourages people
about a boy band working out so therefore the colours
fans of The Wanted can easily find out This will appeal to girls and grab the to go and check it out and to find out even
used in this are target the target audience of girls
more about their favourite band member. attention of the female readers. more stuff about them.
probably aged 13+ and the masses of fans The Wanted
has.