This double page spread from a music magazine follows conventions of the format by having a header linking the two pages and highlighting the featured artist. It draws in readers with a pull quote about the artist being outspoken and wanting to be heard. Images show the artist posing in fun, quirky ways that break norms and portray her as bubbly and independent. The use of text, colors, and features like photographs and icons help engage the target audience and showcase the artist as the dominant element of the article.

1. By: Angel Gordon

2. This double page spread flows
At the top left corner of onto two pages so both pages This double page spread follows the general layout conventions of
he first page it states coordinate and link with each a standard double page spread by having larger fonts for the title
what section of the other showing that this and key quotations from the artist herself showing she is the most
magazine you can find magazine is following the dominant and important thing of this article. Also there are
his spread. The section typical codes and conventions continuous images of the artist within the header of this article
s called “volume now” of a double page spread. which reinstates the fact that she is the most dominant feature.
his relates to the article
as it‟s about music and This particular
how the artist is double page spread
outspoken and wants to does not have a title,
be heard. It also tells the just the header and
reader that what their the standfirst
reading is modern and alongside the body
present and almost copy and pull quotes;
nsinuates that they are all of these are
being let into something conventions, the
exclusive as this article is reason this spread
eatured here and now. does not have a title
could be because they
are breaking
This double page spread
conventions in order
contains more text than
to create a brand
images making the
identity and
reader feel like they are
represent their quirky
getting more information
personality.
compared to other
magazines whose articles
are predominantly The text heavy feel could suggest the
visual. publication is serious about music, the This pull quote gives the reader an
audience is intelligent and a true music insight into what the article will be
The artist‟s name and the header are about, this is an effective technique as it
enthusiast.
in the same font colour which could will draw the reader in to find out more,
The smaller images are of solange posing
connote that the artist is modern as this also shows that they are following
and dancing showing her fun attitude. Also,
the header says “now” showing she the typical codes and conventions of a
what she‟s wearing is very feminine and
is current, fresh and on trend. cute showing she has different personalities. double page spread.

3. Featured on this double page spread is a The way the text within the article is highlighted is similar to the
starburst stating to the audience that this is the kind of thing the readership would do at school, which will make
cover story that may have attracted the reader the article appeal to the audience more. Also, the pink shapes add a
to this page; this is useful as it makes the article fun and youthful feel to the article.
easy to find and shows what majority of the
magazine is about and like.
The header on this double page spread is the artist‟s The models pose is fun,
name which shows her dominance on the magazine. quirky and breaks
This pull quote entices the conventions, it‟s not the
reader to read more about usual „glamour girl
the article as the readership pose‟ which shows that
would want to know why. females of this genre are
bubbly, outgoing and
feisty. The fact that the
The reason I have analysed model is holding a
a pop double page spread camera insinuates she is
is to know what features taking the picture of
are specific to an R&B herself which shows
magazine. females of this genre are
independent. Also her
facial expression is
This magazine follows the shocked which could
typical codes and relate to the nature of
conventions of double the article being
page spreads as it has shocking or her
used many common exposing things about
features on the particular her life that she has
double page spread to never spoke of before.
draw in the audience such
The colour scheme is the typical “girly” pink, white and black. This is
as a header, standfirst,
effective as they are all bright contrasting colours, also the model is wearing a
pull quote, feature article There is minimal text
royal blue coloured jumper which is highlighted by the colour scheme,
photographs, a main which will appeal to the
making her stand out more and act as the most dominant feature on this
image and iconography
spread. Also, her tattoos are present showing her rebellious attitude and her readership.
such as a camera, watch
different personalities. Her hair is half shaved again showing her rebellious
and her tattoos..
attitude which could relate to the nature of the article.