2. Main Image
By having the large photo on one
side of the page it will attract
readers as most audiences prefer
pictures rather than large
amounts of text. It will also show
the band/artist which is good as
many rock artists are known for a
style or look (Kiss). Also many
people will be able to recognise at
a glance who the band is from a
single photo.
3. Headline & Stand First
A large title is used to draw
attention to the article. It will
give away enough information to
get people intrigued but not
enough so they feel they can
skip the article. The article can
contain humour and puns often
confusing the reader making
them want to read more. By
having this confusing title most
of the time it will create the
atmosphere for the page. In this
example the page and article is
probably quite humorous and on
first glance you wouldn't know
what it was about.
Normally a regularly featured
article wont have a headline.
4. Column's
The use of 2-3 columns is
significant as it means
there isn’t just a page of
writing as this turns off
readers from reading the
article as once again all
audiences are more
obliged and more
attracted to pictures
rather than large bodies
of text.
5. Layout Double page spreads include techniques
such as drop caps and stand firsts. A drop
cap is used as a literal indication for
readers of where they should start to read
as in most cases audiences are unaware
and like things to be given to them
without it requiring a lot of effort.
Stand first are generally right below the
title and almost always to the left as that’s
where you start reading. They are there as
it will be the second thing you see other
than the title. They are used to give away
more than the title but not to much that
they can ignore the article.
Line breaks are used as it seperates the
text again helping the reader know where
to read. The largest font on the page other
than the title and stand first and artist
name should be 11pt. There should be a
max of 4 colours used
6. By Line
There is By Line Credit which gives credit
to the writer and the photographer in
my case both will be me. In a dps when
there is an artist featured their name or
band name will be large as well as it is
well known and will attract audiences to
read the articles.
