This document analyzes the codes and conventions used in double page spread (DPS) articles in music magazines. It identifies elements like short catchy titles in a unique font at the top of the page, the main image on one page bleeding onto the other, direct address of readers, drop capitals to start articles, bold text to highlight quotes and questions, and consistent coloring within images. The analysis then examines a specific DPS, noting how elements like the title drop quote, stand first placement, and highlighted questions conform, while the missing byline does not conform, to the typical codes and conventions.

1. Analysis of Double Page Spread Articlesfor Music MagazinesSophie Russell

2. CODES AND CONVENTIONSTitles should be short and snappy.Musicians use direct address and there is an informal mode of address.Main image takes up the left page and the text is on the right page. Sometimes the image bleeds onto the other page.The photo is of the band/artist and matches the tone of the music and magazine.Small subsiduary images can be used.Drop capitals are used at the start of the article.The title is in a unique, bold font at the top of the page.The stand first is in bold to introduce the article.In an interview, the questions are written in a bold font. Text is 11pt.A quote can be used and positioned on the image, however it never covers the eyes.The page number is written small in the corner of the page. The date and website may also be placed here.Bylines are situated under the stand first.The colour scheme is consistent within the images.The article is written in 3-4 columns.Mid long shots or medium close-ups are used.

3. ANALYSISTitle is bolder and bigger than the rest of the text on the page. It is at the top of the page and in a unique font. This conforms to the codes and conventions. The title is a drop quote. Not all titles are quotes. The highlighted text bleeds behind the image.Direct address (involves the audience), this is part of the codes and conventions.Drop capital at start, correct to the codes and conventions.Website in top left corner.The stand first is directly underneath the title.Mid shot has been used.Non-conforming to the codes and conventions, there is no byline underneath the stand first.His clothing signifies an informal mode of address.No subsiduary images have been used.Small text (11 pt).The questions have been highlighted to make them stand out in the article.The image has been cut around, so the background is the same on both pages.The magazine name is next to the page number at the bottom. It is on both pages of the DPS.