This document analyzes the conventions used in double page spreads in magazines. It notes that time, date and program information is typically included at the top left to remind readers of the context. Images are usually rule of thirds compositions and the main title appears in bold on the left with a sub-header explaining further. The main image is focused on the right to directly address readers. Captions help explain images and grab quotes stand out in a larger font. Following these conventions can help make the reader want to engage with the content.

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2. There isalwaysa piece of textat the top leftthatstates
the time,date,channel andname of the programme.This
isto immediatelyremindthe readerof the pointof the
article.
Rule of thirdsisusedin the columnsof writingthatseemsto
be a commontheme toa professional lookaswell asthe drop
cap usedwhichillustratestoall those readingwhere tostart.
The grab quote isan importantfeature ina double page
spreadand allowsthe readerstoclearlysee animportant
quote or opinionfromthose involvedinthe program.
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Following
conventionsthere is
a maintitle that
appearson the left
side page that is
sans-serif andbold
as well ashaving
varyingsizesof
wordsthat givesit
more appeal and
attracts the eye.
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standfirstis usedto
elaborate onthe
vague header,
following
conventions.

3. Main header,large andagainon the left.Italsofollowsconventionsby
beingonthe leftas itis readthat way byreaders.The sub header
againelaborate the initial title tothe audience andusuallyhelpsto
grab attentionasreadersflickthroughthe magazine.
Main image,focusedonthe rightwhichshowshowmostprofessional
spreadsfollowthisroutine.The picture isadirectmode of address
usedto make itfeel asthoughtheyare directlygettingtalkedtoby
the actors and feel involved.
Images
captionsthat
helpexplain
the meaning
and
expressions
behindthe
imageschosen.
The rule of thirdsisagainpresentkeepingupthe
professionalfeel tothe article andthe textisin the similar
sizedfontsusedforthe maintextblocks.
A large grab quote is
usedto showan
importantopinionof
one of the actors
involvedandstands
out forthe readerto
readand understand
it importance.This
alsofollows
conventions.

4. What I have learnedfromthis:
 The main image should be majorly on the left side of the page and the main header on the
right.
 The header should be bold, short and vague to grab attention from the start. It should also
be followed by a sub-header underneathexplainingthe article in further detail.
 The time, date and channel should appearon the article usuallynear the top on the left
page.
 The rule of thirds, small text and drop caps all should be used to give off a professionalfeel
to the magazine.
 It is important to make the audiencefeel involvedand a part of the programme so they want
to watch it. This can be achieved by using a direct mode of address or educatingthem in
topics they may have previously been unaware of.
 Grab quotes should be used and should be in a much larger font than the normal text. It
should includea quote or opinionfrom someone the audience may respect or want to hear
from on the surrounding topic.

5. We as a group can carry this knowledge forward in the creation of our own product to keep it
looking professional and make the reader want to watch it.