1. Codes and Conventions
Of a double spread page in an indie
music magazine
• Using NME and Q magazines
2. A large image
• Usually the performers show direct mode of
address whereas here the pair use direct
mode of address towards one another-
creating a personal relationship the reader
would want to explore-uses and grats.
Quote from artist
• This gives the reader an insight into the article
but also grabs the reader by being normally
controversial or directly linked to feelings of
the artist at that current time. The pull quote
in this example takes you directly into the
artists opinions of themselves and is personal.
Page reference
• An easy access to what's on
the page for the reader, acts as
a second page number.
Drop cap
• Attractive
design
aspect of
the article
• Use of
codes and
convention
s of most
magazines.
• Shapes the
text of the
article
Subtitle
• With
variations of
fonts to
identify the
main sources
of the article-
the writer
and the band.
• Introducing
what the
article is
about with
buzz words.
• Contrasting
font that fits
with the
layout and is
appealing to
the reader.
Variation in fonts
• The quote is in bold yet the artist’s name is not,
making it easy to read and clear.
• Centred text fits the image and the page style
Large masthead/title
• A quote from a song
• Links to the feature photo of the article
and the relationship of the duo
Colour
Scheme
• Mainly red
• Fitting the
indie codes
and
conventions
colours
• Also fits the
main image-
used to be
dramatic
Lining & text
• Creative
and
profession
al design
• Columns in
a different
way.
• Text
informs
reader-
uses and
grats
3. Main image
• Direct mode of address- connect the artist and the
reader- personal relationship- uses and grats.
• Pose- sexualised-attractive to segments of audience
• Controversial to attracts the reader
Mise en scece
•Lady Gagas
make up here
defines her
feminine
features, lips
and eyes
adding to lure
the reader in
•Her attire of
chains is very
sexualised and
the only
‘clothing’ that
is covering her
body.
•The simple
white
background
makes her
stand out
alone and
compliments
the black and
white image
Colour scheme
•Following the codes
and conventions being
white, red and black
Structure
•Tidy column structure-professional
•Large red ‘L’ linking the house style of the magazine
•Typical for large image on the left and article on the right
Drop Caps
•Two used
•Against the use of codes and conventions
•Normally at the start of an article, in this case the
drop caps the ‘L’, ‘S’ and ‘I’ all start different areas of
the article
Conventional use of page number
and follows throughout the
magazine with the logo and
website address- information-uses
and grats
Page
reference
• An easy
access to
what's on
the page
for the
reader, acts
as a second
page
number.
4. Main Image
•Direct mode of
address-
personal
relationship-
uses and grat
•On the left
hand side of the
double page,
following the
codes and
conventions of
this type of
magazine
Mise en scene
•Make up is very
bold to suit the
personality of the
artist
•Dress code fits
the stereotypical
artist
•Black
background
subtracts a noisy
image and
focuses on her.
Pull quote
•Lures in the reader
•Personal relationship
with the reader and
artist-uses and grats
Main title
•Buzz words used to describe the artist ‘wild’ in contrasting
colours and fonts, fonts fit the words themselves.
Structure
•Two organised
columns with
contrasting colours to
clearly represent the
interview format.
•Professional looking
and neat.
Drop cap
•Following codes and
conventions and
starting the article
Subtitle
•Following the main
title also following the
idea of contrasting
colours but using the
main text to be white
with the buzz words
being pink
Page reference
• An easy access to what's on the page
for the reader, acts as a second page
number.
Colour scheme
•Usually red white and black but to add the
feminine touch, pink is used instead of the red.
•Fits in with the house colours whilst also
fitting the artist
Page number and details
•Easy for reader and provides information in the
stereotypical place
•Gives info-uses and grats
5. What I want to use in my magazine
• The main image on the left hand side of the double
page spread
• An interview style with contrasting colours to show
the difference between questions and answers
• A pull quote on the image from the artist
• Structured, tidy columns- preferably 2
• Drop cap at the start of the article
• Pose that uses direct mode of address and creates
the personal relationship with the reader
