2. Article Writer’s Name
• This is known as the byline.
• This is used to show who wrote the article/interview.
3. Masthead
• This is at the top of the double page and would be the name of the
band/artist the article or interview is about.
• Largest piece of writing on the page.
4. Introduction to article/interview
• This is called a ‘stand first’.
• This gives a brief introduction as to who the band or artist is and what
the article/interview will be about.
5. Image(s)
• Usually 1 image used of band/artist.
• Direct address isn’t always used.
• The main image is relevant to the article.
6. Font
• Largest font is for the masthead.
• Text for main body is small and very simplistic.
7. Quotes
• These are taken from the main text to intrigue the reader to want to
read the article.
• Usually have specific meaning to band/artist or the meaning of the
article.
8. Layout Design
• Usually 3-4 columns.
• Text based around the main image on the pages.
• Main image takes up large portion of the double page.
9. Text
• Masthead- largest piece of text on the page.
• Main body text- placed around or to the side of the main image.
• Main body text- small and simple.
10. Mise-en-scene
• Matches the genre of magazine e.g. colour scheme, facial expressions
on the main image.
• Rock-more black colour used and serious facial expressions. Pop-
lighter colour and more happy expressions for the main image.
Crime- typical of rap
music- spray paint.
11. Colour Scheme
• Matches genre of magazine- rock would use more darker colours.
• Background is more simplistic and primarily uses a singular block
colour.
12. Banners
• At the top of the double page spread.
• Name of artist/band can be put in the banner so it stands out on the
page- different colour to background.