The document discusses analyzing different newspaper and magazine front page layouts to help inform the layout and style of a double page article about a documentary. Key points analyzed include use of large eye-catching titles, images, fonts, and column layouts. The document examines how different elements appeal to audiences and catch readers' attention. It considers factors like language formality, color schemes, and providing just enough information without giving away too much of the narrative. The goal is to understand effective advertising and article design to promote the documentary.

1. I have chosen to look at the daily mails front page layout
to help me understand the type of language I should use
when writing my double page magazine article. The
large title is appealing to the audience it is eye catching
and the use of an exclamation mark invites the reader to
read about the story.
The advertisement in the banner about flowers signifies
the newspaper is about an array of different thing
furthermore the newspaper includes and appeals to an
array of audiences however I do not believe the
newspaper is suitable to advertise my documentary as
the newspaper doesn’t generally advertise films or
documentaries.
The main reason why I have chosen to analyse this
front cover is because I like the way in which the
newspaper is able to catch the audience’s eye and the
titles words specifically; ‘mother’ is very formal the bold
italic typography style links to the newspapers title font,
the use of a black banner at the bottom with an image of
a woman holding an award doesn’t have a link to the
title this is illustrated by the use of contrasting colours
the text has been written in white and the surrounding
area has a black background. However the small
columns on the left side of the page gives the reader an
overview of the story. I believe the title is affective as it
has a sense of mystery, I am unsure as to whether the
story is actually about a good mother or whether it is a
sarcastic comment toward a story about a bad mother
and a person’s experience. The title links to my own
media product as the theme of mothers is a continuous
symbol due to my documentary being about mother and
daughter relationships.

2. The title in this newspaper front page has also been written in large block capital
letters to appeal to the reader and catch their eye. Furthermore the subtitle has
been underlined to again attract the reader’s attention and signifying the words are
very important. The subtitles uses well known company names; ‘Amazon,
Starbucks and Goggle’ to shock the reader and make them want to read the story.
Furthermore the last word in the subtitle is the word millions therefore to make the
audience question whether the brands are trustworthy. The writing style of the
article is very formal and it is evident from the font style as well as the layout of the
page the use of an image is centred in the centre of the page and columns of text
flow down each side of the image.
From looking at this article I believe the best way to advertise my documentary
would be to use a large image or a variety of images and give a summary or
synopsis of the footage however I need to make sure I don’t give away the plot of
key narrative plots otherwise the reader will feel as if they have already seen the
documentary.
The title is very shocking and terrifying the word ; poison and victims
intrigues the reader furthermore the use of a question mark at the end
of the title implies that none knows the cause of the spread of death to
injuries this is further reinforced in the subtitle above the title ‘hospital
murder to rise’ signifies that doctor don’t know what why so many
people are becoming ill. The use of the image of the girl implies that
the girl is one of the victims and individuals are getting poisoned from
being in environments such as clubs and concerts the woman wears a
tag around her neck signifying she is in a social environment
furthermore in the bottom right hand corner of the page she is holding a
can presumably of alcohol therefore the image signifies the way in
which victims are being poisoned could be from drinking and having
their drinks spiked or buying fake alcohol which is poisoning them
.

3. This image is from the T.V. times
I like the double page spreads as
the use of images gives you the
opportunity to really look at the
contents and planning put into
the making of a doctor who
episode. The variety of images
engages you and the small
image of two men carrying a side
of the telephone box is very
interesting, this double page
spread would appeal to an
audience who enjoy watching
doctor who as it allows them to
get to know the real people
behind the costumes. The image
of the doctor and Amy sitting in
the doorway of a caravan
reading their lines signifies how
dedicated they are to the roles
they play.
The title; ‘New Who!’ is short and
non -descriptive and adds
empathise that he is a new actor
and we should be taken notice
of.
The variety of images allows you to delve into their life and makes you feel a part of the environment, the
short description at the bottom of the page symbolises that the BBC don’t want to give too much away
about the new actor taking Doctor Who’s place or about the upcoming series. When I write my own
double page spread I need to consider the way I want to advertise the documentary. I must also consider
the most suitable layout of the page whether I use lots of images or I use a large sum of text in columns
on the side of the page.

4. The way the people are
standing is slanted and
signifies the individuals
are not very confident and
that can be linked to their
social class which is
signifies as working class
the women’s jeans and
the casual jumpers signify
they are not highly
distinguished, they’re not
successful. However the
fact that the third second
girl has a certificate
poking out of her bag
therefore signifying she
could have achieved
something great and this
symbol makes you
question your judgement
of the story. The title
‘Keeping it real’ signifies
the programme is made in
a social realistic or
documentary style. The
word ‘Real’ has been
enlarged to emphasise the
point that the programme
specifically looks at these
individuals lives.
The large image captures your attention and the individuals clothing’s colours has been captured very realistically. The fact that the people are
standing on a road and you can see the lines on the road are vanishing behind the individuals again empathises that the editor wants you to
take notice of the people. In the Columns of writing it has been written in a formal way using a large letter to start off the column however the
actually writing style or voice is informal and is rather playful and informs you not only why the programme was made but also a bit about each
of the characters so that you feel a connection by knowing about their personalities it engages and makes you want to watch the programme
more as you now feel a part of the characters journeys.

5. Florence’s Red hair reflects the
colour of the flag she is sitting on
the sleek fabric is elegant and
signifies the article is about a
song Florence has just written
Florence’s posture is very
provocative therefore implying
the song may be about love. This
point is further enforced in the
title of the article ‘got the love’
which could be reflecting on her
fame. However I believe the style
of the page is effective I like the
large image of her which
communicates the article is
about her. The grey and white
colour scheme adds an elegant
hue to the article. The shocking
subtitle reflects the red colour in
the photo and can be linked to
blood, in the subtitle ‘lying on
the floor attacking her?’ implies
that she is cutting herself. The
subtitle makes you want to read
about what has led her to harm
herself especially as at the
beginning of the title ‘biggest
success story’ describes her life.
Therefore the binary opposite
makes you question what has
changed or made her feel this
way.
When I create my double page spread I must consider how I want to target my demographic audience, what key words will
interest them to read about my documentary furthermore what is the best colour scheme to use am I going to reflect channel
fours colour pallet or am I going to reflect the colour schemes used in the documentary as black and white is a continuous
colour choice due to the fact that the content of the documentary is in the past.