magazine codes and connections

1. MAGAZINE CODES
AND CONENTIONS
DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD
LARA BERNDES

2. Image- this image acts
as the main focus point
of the double page
spread. She looks rather
upset and serious. She is
wearing black which
reinforces this serious
feeling which links the
masthead ‘wounds’.
Dropped cap- this
indicates the start of
the text. It is a very
popular technique in
double page spreads.
It makes the double
page spread seem
more aesthetically
pleasing to the eye
Headline- this acts as
the title of the text.
Allows the audience to
gain insight about what
the main text is about.
‘lykkings her wounds’,
suggesting the mag is
using her last name
and turning it into a
language technique
Columns- Neat columns
for the text – small font,
house style font that
the brand will
repeatedly use
throughout the
magazine. Allows the
reader to read the text
at ease without
confusion
Pull out quote- A quote
from the article that breaks
up the text and leads the
reader through the article.
This technique makes the
double spread seem more
interesting
First stand/grey
box- Leading
you into the
article,
information
related to what
it’s all about.
Allows the
reader to have
more interesting
background
information
Page
number-I
have noticed
that this
double page
spread does
not include a
page
number may
cause
confusion to
the readers
as they may
not be able
to find the
page that
this info on
the double
page spread
correlates to
Negative space-negative space is the space
that essentially blank and that is not used by
the main focus point. In this example the
negative space is dark which correlates well
with the subjects facial expression and the
overall message of the double page spread
This particular pull
out quote is deep
and meaningful
talking about a
vision yet we
should not lose
ourselfs
Intertexual
reference-
this grey box
refers to
other articles
on other
pages
throughout
the
magazine. It
will also
include their
page
number so
the reader
can find the
article easily

3. Pull out quote-
this pull out quote
is an excellent
example of how
articles choose
interesting
statements the
subject has made
and turned it into a
quote to grab the
readers attention.
A very popular
technique to make
the reader flick
through the
magazine and buy
it.
Headline-acts as
the title of the text.
The fact that this
particular double
spread uses the
word ‘gospel’ then
refers to famous
artist Nicki Minaj
suggests that Nicki
is almost God like
Colour scheme-the colours chosen
in this double page spread are
considered very feminine, the
dominant colour being pink (using
different shades of pink too). This
pink theme is also reinforced by
Nickis lip colour. This also suggests
this magazine is targeted at
girls/women
Dropped cap-this
dropped cap indicates the
start of the text. It makes
the long text seem more
appealing to read and the
fact the dropped cap and
numbers are also in pink
reinforces this feminine
theme
Columns-neat columns for
the text – small font, house
style font that the brand will
repeatedly use throughout
the magazine. Allows the
reader to read the text at
ease without confusion
Negative space-in this
double page spread
there is a of ‘negative
space’ which also
reinforces this feminine
theme with the
background colour
being light pink. The
amount of negative
space allows our
attention to focus on the
main subject which is
the purpose so
therefore meaning it is
effective
Main focus point-in this particular two page
spread the subject being nicki minaj acts as the
main focus point. Her costume is very different and
unique which could represent her very out there
personality, which links with extravagant jewelry.
The fact her ring says ‘icon’ suggests nicki is
publishing her fame for publicity. Her make up is
quite excessive with her bright pink lipstick sticking
to the feminine theme
Intertextual reference-this particular
double page spread does not contain
a section of intertextual reference.
This does not necessarily mean it is
not of a excellent standard as this
spread is rather bare as it is focusing
our attention on this feminine type
theme
Sub headings-sub
headings are not
particular popular in
double page
spreads in
comparison to cover
pages. However
they either give a
brief introduction to
the rest of the text
or highlight a key
point throughout the
text

4. Main focus point-the main focus point in this
double page spread is the subject, being
Beyoncé. She is wearing minimal make up
compared to most artists nowadays representing
her natural beauty. It is a close up head shot with
direct eye contact. Her face looks determined
and ready yet calm at the same time. This
connotes with the main headline ‘fiercely
creative’, Beyoncé is looking fierce and ready
Headline-the headline on this double
page spread is particularly clever as it
links to the image. Beyoncé looks like a
strong independent women (the image
Beyoncé always tries to portray) and this
links to headline ‘fiercely’. Beyonces
unique hood like feature is very different
and urban which also links back to the
headline ‘creative’
Columns- neat columns for the
text – small font, house style font
that the brand will repeatedly use
throughout the magazine. Allows
the reader to read the text at ease
without confusion
Negative
space-in this
double page
spread there is a
of ‘negative
space’ which
also reinforces
this feminine
theme with the
background
colour being light
pink. The
amount of
negative space
allows our
attention to
focus on the
main subject
which is the
purpose so
therefore
meaning it is
effective
Image-image is very striking
and eye catching. This
reinfo9rces the magazines
advertisement as the reader
will remember this picture
and when flicking through is
more likely to buy

5. Template for my double page spread