This document discusses the key elements and conventions of a double page magazine spread. It notes that double page spreads usually feature a large central image of the celebrity or person being profiled. They also typically include an eye-catching quote to grab readers' attention. Additionally, the celebrity's name is prominently displayed to identify who the article is about. The text is usually organized into columns and includes elements like a stand first, headlines, and bylines. Color schemes are chosen to suit the magazine's target audience without distracting from the content.

1. A Large Image:
Double page spreads have a
large image
to use to entice people to buy
and read the magazine. The
image is always clear to see
and is directed at the
audience so they can see who
the article is about. Usually
the main image takes up one
whole page or it overlaps onto
the second page. The shot
used for the main image can
vary from a long shot or a mid
shot. This magazine is using a
mid shot.

2. A quote
Another code and convention of a
double page spread is a quote. This
usually is big and says something
which will grab the audience’s
attention. Usually the quote is
presented at the top of the headline
or sometimes to break text up.
On this double page spread the
quote given is an example of what
Justin Bieber said in his ‘exclusive
interview’.

3. Celebrities name
The celebrities name is nearly always on the
double page spread in big writing. This
makes them stand out more as celebrities
and shows there importance . The
celebrities name also tells us who the article
is about, along with the image. This double
page spread is about ‘Rita Ora’, this is
someone who is very famous and well
recognised in the publics eye.

4. Stand first
A stand first it usually an
introduction to the celebrity. This
allows readers who are unsure on
who the celebrity is to gain an
insight into the celebrity before
reading an article about them.

5. The text
The text on a double page spread is usually set
into columns and sections, this makes the double
page spread look more organised on a whole. This
also makes the text structured. The font is usually
the same to fit the genre. There is also a Drop Cap
to show the reader where to start reading.

6. Images
The image on a double page spread could
be anywhere on the page however it is
commonly on the left hand side page, or
across both pages. The picture on the
Double Page Spread is usually of the person
the article is about, so that it is relevant.

7. By-lines, Headlines, Article
By-lines- These give credit to the writer or the photographer and usually are located under the text or
image.
Headline- The headline on a double page spread is often eye catching and try's to intrigue the reader. It is
usually short as this is more appealing.
Article- The article usually isn’t too formal depending on the target market or genre of the magazine. For
a music magazine the article is usually informal as it can make the reader feel at ease.

8. Colour scheme
The colour scheme to a double page spread is usually simple and is rather easy on the eye. The colour scheme
is usually calm colours so it doesn’t distract the attention from the article. Depending on the genre of the
magazine, the colour scheme will change to fit that Target Audience. For example, a teenage pop magazine
might use pink/purple tones, however a alternative music magazine might use dark and dull colours.