This document analyzes magazine double page spreads featuring articles. It summarizes the layout, design elements, and content of two spreads. The first spread features British rapper Dizzee Rascal and analyzes the use of columns, images, captions, and fonts to clearly convey information in an appealing visual style. The second spread profiles Beyoncé and discusses design elements like backgrounds, headings, and photos that draw attention and represent her powerful persona. Both analyses describe how the articles inform readers about the subjects in an engaging manner through their writing style and structured formatting.

1. Analysing Magazines-
Double Page Spreads
By Lizzie Mitchell

2. ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES- DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD 1 NME
Mise-en-scene 4 columns are used for the main copy so that the text is clear to read and Caption saying
created by graffiti looks visually appealing. The text wraps around the image of the radio which Dizzee anchors
wall background makes the images a focal point. the image and
is fitting with the informs the reader
hip hop and rap who the article is
genre because it about.
shows rebellion Byline (credit for
and creativity. author and
Main Image of photographer) is in
Dizzee Rascal the same font as the
dominates the page main copy, so it fits in
and observes the with the house style. It
rule of thirds by also informs the
having him in the reader who has
middle. It again written the article.
shows rebellion by
picturing him with a Main heading/headline
grafitti can, and he relates to Dizzees’ rise t
is dressed in urban fame and the large,
clothes so the striking font will attract
readers will identify attention as it dominates
with him. Having the right hand page.
him looking away
from the camera Sub heading will
creates mystery persuade the reader to
and makes him look read the article, and by
defiant. linking him to other
celebrities such as Kate
Page number, NME title and date Copy (text) begins with a large letter ‘Y’ usingSecond images of beer bottlesMoss it makes him
have a consistent style throughout a DropCap, which informs the reader where and stereo add to the mise-en- seem more important
the magazine and help the reader the beginning of the article is, and makes the scene creating rebellion which and interesting to read
to locate articles. page look visually appealing for the reader. is associated with hip hop. about.

3. Analysis of written
article
• The article itself is basically about Dizzee
Rascal and his journey to fame, his music
and what his next career step is.
• The style of the article is an informative
but still entertaining and interesting for the
reader, especially if they are a Dizzee
Rascal fan or have an interest in the hip-
hop/rap genre.
• It is written in 4 short columns each of
approx. 75-100 words which separates the
text for the reader and makes the page
look visually appealing.
• The main heading/headline is quite
dramatic and is in a bold, striking font
which will attract the attention of the
reader as they are flicking through the
magazine.

4. ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES- DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD 2
The masthead is
bold and overlaps
both pages, and
dominates the top
thirds. This instantly
creates a focal point
on the page and will
capture the readers
attention and make The ‘Woman of the
them want to read Year’ subheading is
the article. The font repeated from the
is futuristic which other page which
links the mise-en- reiterates her
scene of the image. importance.
The subheading The grey
calls Beyoncé the background on the
‘Women of the Year’ right contrasts the
which gives her purple background
importance and on the left, which
makes her seem also captures
interesting to read attention.
about.
The image observes the rule of thirds by having all the focal
The purple background is a very strong, feminine colour
points (her eyeline and mouth) along the intersecting lines
which symbolises the strong, powerful woman Beyoncé is. It
when the page is divided into nine squares. Her armour
is bold and will stand out amongst other white pages in the
prop is futuristic and striking along with her bold eye make
magazine and will appeal to the target audience of mainly
up, which capture attention and again symbolise what her
girls.
strong, independent personality and music.

5. Analysis of written article 2
• The article itself is about Beyoncé and her rise
to fame over the years, and her current career. It
states her achievements over her career such
as being in the ‘Top 30 Women in Music’ and
now being the ‘Billboard Woman of the Year’.
• The style of the article is an informative and
entertaining, and being as Beyoncé is such a
worldwide star, many people will be interested to
read about her, whether they are a fan or a
regular Billboard reader.
• It is written in 2 short columns each of approx.
100 words which makes the page look visually
appealing and makes the copy easily accessible
for the reader.
• The main heading/headline is very dramatic and
is in a bold, striking, futuristic font which will
attract the attention of the reader as they are
flicking through the magazine, and symbolise
Beyoncé's music and personality.