media studies ancillary conventions

1. Ancillary task 1
a double-page spread from a listings magazine focused on the
documentary

2. Doctor Who
‘Behind the scenes’ –
implies something
exclusive & unseen.
Buzz word.
Bold title, uses a
question to draw
in the reader
Magazine name, date
Behind the scene
pictures, heavily visual.
Image overlap
Further insight
into the anchor
title above.
Different colours -
eye catching.
Main image overlaps 2 pages
Clear structure to columns containing
information

3. Drop cap- bold –
attracts attention
of reader
Works in conjunction
with quoted text
Badges – contrast colour
– eye catching to draw
attention of reader
Images with anchored
text, used to draw
attention.
Large heading, quote, used to give
insight into article
Call the Midwife
Text is shaped around image,
helps the image maintain
prominence
Quoted text as
header for an
interview.
Informative.
Different
coloured text
dependant on
whether it’s a
question or an
answer.
Eye catching

4. Red Dwarf
Different coloured
background to draw
attention &
different text
colours used to
separate sections
Used a science-
fiction based pun
using the name of
the tv show.
Appeals to fan base
to draw attention
Badge with anchor
text to show insight
into show
Text organised into
columns Quote highlighted to give some
insight into show - informative
Image creates a dialogue between reader &
cast, Shows traits of each character based
on their poses

5. Introduction to article
– creates hermeneutic
tension
Being Human
Alternative colours
/ fonts used
Section in
different, bold,
colour. Eye
catching.
Exclusive
Separate picture,
badge. Shows insight
into programme
Magazine title
Creates narrative tension /
hermeneutic tension.
The main focus is on the image of the cast, this use of mise-en-
scene creates a sense of dialogue between reader & characters
which instils a sense of hermeneutic tension

6. Codes & Conventions for a double page
magazine spread
 Image takes up most of or all of the double page spread.
 One image on the page – usually smaller images on the page over lap 1 main image
 Drop caps at beginning of article to draw attention to articles
 Text of main article in two – three columns
 Different text / fonts / colours used on page to draw attention to different sections
& pieces of information
 Hermeneutic tension created which is resolved within the article