Analysis of different double page spreads in magazines for my chosen genre of music: Alternative

1. Main Image – There is one image on this double page spread,
which makes it the center of attention. The image has been
positioned on the left side of the double page spread, also
taking up part of the right hand page. This makes it clear that
the article revolves around the main image: Florence Welch.
Headline – The
feature headline
reads ‘got the
love’, which
relates to the
article and the
artist, as any
reader who is a
fan of Florence
and The Machine
would know that
the headline is
the title of one of
their most
recognisable
songs.
Article – The article’s text is arranged in a column view,
which is similar to other magazines and also what other
newspapers look like as well. The article also begins with
a drop capital, which is a typical convention used in
articles appearing in magazines and newspapers.
Mise En Scene – The
mise en scene is very
simple here as only
one prop has been
used and the artist is
dressed in all black.
The image has also
been taken in a
studio. The artist is
sitting on steps, which
have been covered by
a striped, red and
white material. The
material complements
the black and white
colour scheme. It also
links together with
the background text,
‘USA’, giving the
double page spread a
very American and
patriotic feel.

2. Article – The article’s text is arranged in a column view,
which is similar to other magazines and also what other
newspapers look like as well. The article also begins with
a drop capital, which is a typical convention used in
articles appearing in magazines and newspapers.
Main Image – There is one image on this double page spread,
and it takes up an entire page. The image has been positioned
on the left side of the double page spread and the artist is
making direct non-verbal communication with the readers.
Pull Quote – A pull quote is
used here to persuade the
audience to read the rest of
the article.
Mise En Scene –
The artist looks
very simple as he
is wearing a plain
brown long-
sleeved shirt and a
chain link
necklace. The only
props used in this
image are the 2
drinks that he is
holding in his
hands. This
connotes to the
artist being edgy
and rebellious.
Headline – The
headline is ironic
as it says ‘IN
GOOD HEALTH’,
however, the artist
is holding two
alcoholic
beverages. The
headline is also all
in capital letters
and is in orange
and white, which
allows it to stand
out against the
background.

3. Article – The article’s text is arranged in a column view, which is
similar to other magazines and also what other newspapers look like
as well. The article also begins with a drop capital, which is a typical
convention used in articles appearing in magazines and newspapers.
Mise En Scene – The mise en scene is quite simplistic here as the only props being
used are instruments and the artists are all dressed in black. The image has also been
taken in a studio. Against a white background. The image uses direct non-verbal
communication as all the artist are looking directly at the reader.
Headline –
The feature
headline is all
in capital
letters and it
is in a
rudimentary
font, which
links to the
band as you
can tell that
they are more
old-school.
Main Image
– There is
one image on
this double
page spread,
which makes
it the center
of attention.
It has been
spread out
across both
pages and it
is in black
and white.