This document analyzes the conventions and layout of a double-page magazine spread. It examines three example spreads, noting features like the placement and size of headings, images, captions, bylines, body text formatting, and other common design elements. The main images showcase subjects related to television or theater and are generally wide shots or group photos. Quotes, secondary images, and formatting aim to attract readers' attention and summarize article topics in a clear, accessible manner.

1. Ancillary Task
Double-page spread

2. Double Page Spread Analysis
Main Image: The main image in this article runs
across the double page spread taking up two thirds
of the double page. The shot is a wide shot portray
all those goes on behind the scenes with the
actors.
Main Heading: This
magazine has two
main headings. The
large font size helps
draw the readers
attention. ‘New
Who!’ makes the
audience want to
know more about
the new actor.
Stand First: This
typical convention of
any magazine
summarizes the article
and gives the reader a
taste of what to come.
By-line: Following the typical conventions
of a double page spread, the by-line,
crediting the photographer, is placed in a
small font as it is of less interest to the
reader.
Page number & publisher: The use of the
page number is a common convention of this
genre and are put on the far right and left
corners. The publisher is on the inside of
each page.
Side quote: Another
typical convention
which accompanies an
image. There are 3
included for all images
that give the reader
some context behind
the images.
Drop capital: A common convention in
print media. The drop capital signifies
the start of the article and can also be
used to show the start of consecutive
paragraphs.
Body text: This is the main body of text for
the double-page spread. Here the writer
has opted for a simple 3 column structure
which makes the writing clear and neat.
Secondary image: Here
the secondary image is a
two-shot giving a more
close-up and detailed
photo of the two main
actors that are at the
centre of the TV show
upon which the article is
based

3. Double Page Spread Analysis
Main Image: The main image in this article is only
on one side of the double page. The shot is a full-
body shot showing the Dame in her natural
surroundings on stage emphasizing her status
Main Heading: This
magazine has two main
headings. One id for
the main article and
the other if for a small
add-on box article that
is semi-related. The
large font size helps
draw the readers
attention. ‘megastar’
makes the audience
want to know more
about the Dame.
Stand First: This
typical convention of
any magazine
summarizes the article
and gives the reader a
taste of what to come.
By-line: Following the
typical conventions of a
double page spread, the
by-line, crediting the
photographer, is placed
in a small font as it is of
less interest to the
reader.
Page number & publisher: The use of
the page number is a common
convention of this genre and are put on
the far right and left corners. The
publisher is on the inside of each page.
Side quote: Another
typical convention
which accompanies an
image. There is one
quite large quote
showing that reader of
the article should love
the Dame too.
Drop capital: A common convention
in print media. The drop capital
signifies the start of the article and
can also be used to show the start of
consecutive paragraphs.
Body text: Here the writer has opted for a
simple 4 column structure which makes
the writing clear and neat. They have also
included lots of quotes by the Dame to
create a more interesting read.
Secondary image: Here the secondary images
are close-ups of the Dame with funny taglines to
help attract more audience in to reading the
article .

4. Double Page Spread Analysis
Main Image: The main image in this article runs
across the double page spread taking the entire
double page. The shot is a wide group shot
showing the main cast all together in a moody
setting.
Main Heading: This
magazine has one
main headings. The
large font size helps
draw the readers
attention. ‘Fiends’
makes the character
seem dark and
suspicious.
Stand First: This
typical convention of
any magazine
summarizes the article
and gives the reader a
taste of what to come.
By-line: Following the typical conventions
of a double page spread, the by-line,
crediting the photographer, is placed in a
small font as it is of less interest to the
reader.
Page number & publisher: The use of the
page number is a common convention of this
genre and are put on the far right and left
corners. The publisher is on the inside of
each page.
Side quote: Another
typical convention
which accompanies an
image. This quote
draws attention has it is
in an alarming colour
and creates questioning
thoughts.
Drop capital: Here, instead, we have the
first 2 words in bold. The drop capital
signifies the start of the article and can
also be used to show the start of
consecutive paragraphs.
Body text: This is the main body of text for
the double-page spread. Here the writer
has opted for a simple 2 column structure
which makes the writing clear and neat.
Secondary image: Here
the secondary image is a
two-shot close-up giving a
more detailed photo of the
two of the main actors
that are at the centre of
the TV show upon which
the secondary article is
based.