2. A double page spread is a layout that covers two facing
pages in a magazine or a newspaper. The double page
spread is in most magazines a whole section dedicated to a
specific group or artist, which will be the same in my media
product. Some of the elements in the spread are not always
as important as other parts, so whilst creating the spread, one
should choose carefully where images, quotes etc... will be
placed. The image of the artist consisting in the double page
spread will be a central point in the spread.
3. The most obvious and visible place in which the most
important elements should be included would be the outside
edges and the top right hand corner, due to the fact most
readers flick through with their right hand, attracting the
readers attention. Having eye-catching quotes and words in
the corners will cause a reaction from the reading which will
engage them to continue reading the double page spread
and the rest of the magazine. When the reader quickly flicks
through the magazine, images in the centre and the bottom
of the spread will not be as eye-catching so this is where the
interview and the smaller writing should be placed.
4. The double page spread will have a main house colour that will be
continued throughout the double page spread. This colour may
match the theme and outfit of the model included in the spread
showing the reader the continuity of the spread and makes it
appealing to them, the use of a continuous colour and font etc…
also makes the spread look professional. The text included on the
spread should be continuous and have a flow so when creating the
spread, the blocks of text should be together so that the reader can
read the text (e.g. interview) in order and an easy to understand
way. The text should be in order and including barriers blocking the
flow of the story could make readers choose to stop reading, the
story should flow clearly making is accessible for the reader. Columns
would make the text simple and easy for the reader to follow, the
font of the text and colour should also be simple and match the
theme of the page. Advertisements should be placed on the right of
the page agreeing the discussion of readers flicking through with their
right hand, the advertisements will be more visible on the right hand
side of the page.
