The document discusses the layout and design of magazine double page spreads. It notes that Kerrang magazine uses bold images and bright colors that make their spreads eye-catching. It also comments that using three main colors avoids clashes and overlapping images create consistency. The author decides to use a similar layout for their own double page spread, incorporating multiple images, sufficient text, and additional features like track listings. They plan to interview an artist about their career rise in the music industry and apply conventions of professional double page spreads.

1. KERRANG DOUBLE
PAGE SPREAD
Comparing the double page spread articles
of Kerrang to other well established
magazines it was clear to see that Kerrang’s
layouts were much more eye catching. The
use of bold images and bright colours in my
opinion made the layout of these magazines
successful and aesthetically pleasing.
One things these spreads have in common in
that the editor has stuck to the use of three
colours, this I think looks effective as it
doesn’t create too much of a clash between
colours and isn't too distracting. I have also
noticed that the main picture isn’t just on
one page but overlaps onto the second page
which I think creates consistency between
the pages and makes the spread a whole
image rather than two separate pages. The
headings on each of these spreads is large
and stands out.
The articles take up minimal space but the
content is consistent in quality. The title is
either a pull quote or a brash statement as
to entice the reader into exploring the
contents of the magazine. I also like the use
of separate boxes for sectioning the text as it
makes the overall spread look neat and well
established. I will ensure to incorporate a
similar structure into my double page
spread. It allows the reader to see clearly the
different aspects of the page and gives them
different areas to focus on. I will also
incorporate multiple images into my spread
as to make the viewing more exciting for the
audience.

2. I have decided to use this layout as the main
inspiration for my final double page spread as it
is a conventional yet interesting layout which
means that the reader may be more inclined to
view the article. The use of multiple images will
also create a more interesting viewing
experience for the reader as they will be able
to see different images relating to the article
and gives the reader more than one scenario to
consider. I also like the way that the spread
has been presented and look neat and well
established. The amount of text is a substantial
amount as to inform the reader while not being
too long as to lose the readers interest. I can
envision my colour scheme being used in this
layout and I think the yellow text against the
white background would look effective and
would stand out making it an eye-catching
piece. I like the use of the black and white
images as it makes the overall spread look
consistent and doesn’t cause any clashing
colours to be involved.
I also like the use of the track lowdown list at
the side of the page as it also adds an extra
feature to the magazine that the viewer can
read. I will include a list of tracks by my
feature artist on my spread because it gives
the audience extra information about the
artist also. I will use a few original songs
written by my artist in this section and
maybe use QR codes and links as a form of
connecting with my audience further.
I will conduct an interview style conversation
with my artist in order to gain information
for my article. I think I will focus on the topic
of how my artists music is becoming a
sensation in the UK and his thoughts on his
rise in the industry and his reflection on his
experiences. This focus will enable my
reader to gain an understanding of the
background of my artist, as in reality his
passion is music which makes the creation
of success in the music industry an easy
topic to focus on. I will ensure to include all
of the conventions of a double page spread
and attempt to make it look as professional
as possible.
DOUBLE PAGE
SPREAD
DEVELOPMENT