The document summarizes codes and conventions for a magazine double page spread (DPS). The headline is the largest text and often bleeds across pages. Images are striking to grab attention. Smaller side images break up text. The stand first introduces the article and the artist name stands out in bold or color. Breaking up text with quotes or pictures makes the article more attractive.

1. Codes and
Conventions of a
Magazine Double
Page Spread

2. One main image: sometimes The headline is the
can take up one page of the largest text on the page
DPS, it can also take up the and will often ‘bleed’
whole two pages and the text across the page divide.
will then be placed over
image.
Headline is
usually a
commonly
All images will
used pun
be striking to
from the
grab the readers
singer/band.
attention.
It will also be
one line.
The headline will not
Smaller side images
tell the reader what
brake the text up.
the article is about, it is
These will make the
striking to grab the
article more attractive
audiences attention.
for the reader to read.

3. Direct address from the
band/singer.
The stand first is the
introduction to the article.
- Explains what the article
is about.
- Name of artist/band will
be bold or a different
colour to stand out from
the rest of the text.
- Always positioned
underneath the headline.
Drop capital is often used at the
Breaking up the page of text by start of the article so the reader will
inserting quotes or pictures will know where to start.
make the article more - Other techniques are also used e.g.
attractive to the reader. capitals, bold or different colour on
the first few words or first line.

4. Layout is in columns, usually 3-4 The first paragraph to the article
columns per page. is the most important as it must
- Layout link the two page together to grab the readers attention
create a coherent DPS. immediately.
The article will be informal
and personality of the
journalist should come
through to the reader.
First person is
often used.
There is a simple and
consistent colour scheme
used throughout the article.