1. Double Page Spread Plan After being inspired by the double page spreads I analysed from NME and Kerrang, I started to plan my own, continuing with my mock fanzine style.
2. Main image Slug Gutter Drop Cap Pull Quote By line Article Quote Page Number Leading Text Body Text Anchor Caption
3. I have followed common conventions of magazines at the top of my double page spread by using a slug and was inspired by Kerrang to also include the by line I have also followed the common magazine convention of beginning my article with a drop cap. I have followed these conventions as they have been successful for these long running magazines and also because it makes it look much more professional.
4. I have chosen to use a body text font that is very similar to Kerrangs as I think it is bold and easy to read. It is also sans serif and very plain and so will not distract attention away from the very decorative page. I have decided to imbed my pull quotes in my body text as I don’t want them to be the main focus of the page but still stand out and highlight elements of the article. I have followed another convention of having an anchor at the end of the article. I like the way both NME and Kerrang have theirs in a red box as it differentiates it from the text and shows it is separate and to match the magazines colour schemes.
5. I really liked NME’s double page spread layout as it used large images which appeal to the target audience of young people and means you can show off the featured artist. I also put my article title and leading text in the same place as in this position they stand out on the page and fit well with the image. I like the way that NME makes the text appear stuck on to the image, fitting with the mock fanzine look I am trying to achieve. I have also used this in my plan. I used the article title “Wham, Bam, Thank You Ma’am” as it is a famous lyric from the song my band are named after. I have also chosen to use the same font as the front page to create a brand identity and consistency .
