The document analyzes the layout and design elements of a typical double page spread (DPS) in a magazine. It notes that the main image usually bleeds across both pages to create a larger portrait of the subject. Color schemes are typically limited to 2-3 colors for simplicity and readability. Drop caps and line breaks are used to guide the reader through paragraphs. The body text is divided into columns for readability and to allow space for the main image. Headlines stand out in a different font and largest size to clearly indicate the topic of the article.

1. Double Page Spread
Analysis
By William Woodward

2. Main image - This is the person/band
that the article is based on it is usually
a medium shot with the person
looking down the lens of the camera
to create a relationship with the
reader. Also this image uses a
bleeding technique as the image
covers both pages creating a bigger
image for the reader to look at. Most
DPS’s use this technique as it does
not even any white space.

3. Colour Scheme - this magazine has
used a black, white and pink colour
scheme, Magazines use 2-3 colours to
keep it simple and professional this is
so that it also does not mess with the
readers eyes and make it hard to read.

4. Drop Caps- Drop Caps are on the page
to make it easier for the reader to find
where the paragraph starts as if it was
small they could get confused and start
at a different point.

5. Line Breaks - Line breaks are there so
that people reading it know where the
new paragraphs and information +
details come in.
Body the body of this double page
spread is split into 3 columns and 2 of
them have line breaks. This is so it is
layed out professionally and looks
clean. The columns are also used so
that the text can fit onto one page as
the main image usually takes up a
page on its own due to it being who
the article is based on.

6. Headline - The headline on this image
is red on a white background and is has
used a font different to the text in the
article so that it stand out to the reader.
It is also the Biggest font on the page so
that it stands out again and makes sure
that the reader know who and what the
article is about.
They have also used an effect on the
font to make it look like it has been
painted into the wall and it blends in
with the environment of the main image