This double page spread from Q magazine follows many conventions of the format. The main image takes up the entire first page. The title "Lady Gaga" is short and centered. Text is arranged in three columns in 11pt font. However, it deviates by not including additional images or pull quotes, giving a serious, straight-to-the-point impression. While most colors are plain, drop caps are used to emphasize important parts of the text.

1. Double Page Spread
Magazine Analysis

2. Codes & Conventions
Of Double Page Spreads
• Main Image
On the left hand side (Because this is the first page you see when reading a magazine)
OR
The background image of the two pages
• Title
A few words that relate to the artist and article
OR
A quote from the artist/band
• Text
Arranged in columns, usually 2-4
• Page Number and Logo
Usually in the bottom right hand corner

3. Codes & Conventions
Of Double Page Spreads
• Pull Quotes
Quotes taken from the artist/band, that are placed in the middle of the text. (To break it up)
• Other Images
Usually on the second or even third page of the double page spread. Relevant to the article
•Drop Cap
The first letter of a paragraph/section being enlarged, and in different font
• Colour Scheme
Simple (Only a small select of colours) - Suitable to the genre of the magazine and artist/band

4. NME
This is a typical example of a double page spread from NME, in which one page is taken up entirely by one image, which is a conventional
feature for double page spreads.
Buzzwords
At the top of each corner, is Title
the word "Live!“. This Is in the centre of the
magazine (almost). Also,
suggests to the reader that
is in a bold font which
this article has all the latest makes it stand out, and so
news and information. attracts the readers
'attention.
Only a few words long
which makes it short and
Simple Colour Scheme snappy - Quicker and
Only a small variety of easier to read.
colours have been used :
Pink, Black and White.
This is so the double page Text
spread looks professional Is arranged in 3 columns
and clean (rather than with a font size of 11pt. This
untidy). is another traditional
feature of double page
spreads.
Page Number and Logo
Positioned in the bottom right Other Images
hand corner of the second Have been used on the second page. These are not as big as the main
page image on the first page. These relate to the article content. They add
variety to the article, make it more enjoyable to read.

5. Q
This double page both follows and deviated the codes and conventions of a double page spread.
Title
‘lady GAGA’
Main Image
It is very short which will
Again, is a traditional example
instantly attract the readers
of a double page spread as the
attention. It is also the name of
image is on the first page, and
the artist featured in the
covers the whole of the page.
article.
Colour Scheme Text
There isn’t really a colour The text is arranged in 3
scheme of the article as such columns, and the font is 11pt.
as it is rather plain, however it This is also a traditional feature
does follow the colours of the of a double page spread.
magazine itself. Which are;
Red, Black and White.
Page Number and Logo
Drop Cap Placed in the bottom right
The article contains 3 of these. This double page spread deviates the codes and convention hand corner
Two in the text, and one over because it doesn’t contain any other images, which makes it
the top of the text. The one slightly more interesting. The impression you get from looking at
over the top of the text shows the article is that it is very serious and straight to the point. Also, it
importance what with it being doesn't contain any quotes/pull quotes.
red.