1. Layout:
This DPS (Double Page Spread) contains one article across both of the
pages. Using the first page as just a page for the image and the second Imagery:
page as the informative works okay for this DPS. The colour scheme
On this DPS there is only one image of the artist T.I, that is related to the article. This
here seems to be very summary colours, e.g. yellows, light
image has been taken in a studio setting, we can tell this as there is a solid white
blue, oranges, greens etc. these have been used as most summer
background which is obtained from this studio set up. We can tell that there has been
colours are associated with joy, happiness and energy. As we can see a lot of unnatural light used here as there is a high level and amount on the shadow
these colours have been used and the light blue colour has been pulled on the model. This shadow creates a mysterious and hidden effects within the
out of this to be used in the main article ,the blue has been used as it is artist, almost making us ask questions about him and what he is about.
a masculine colour and it is highly accepted among males. Blue colours The way in which T.I is stood in this image portrays the idea of hegemonic masculinity.
symbolize loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence
The dominant form of
and faith, specifically the lighter blue
masculinity in the west is seen
indicates healing, calm, understanding,
as aggressive, oppositional and
and softness. These colours have been
seeks to subordinate women. In
used to ensure that T.I comes across as a
some ways it is seen that men
masculine, confident and intelligent man
are only there to please
(this can be matched in the image on the
women. The idea that it
left had side of the page.) the black
represents them being
Writing has been used to follow on from
aggressive is shown in this
the cover and also as it is a conventional
image through the shadow and
magazine colour that is used in 99% of
mysterious and hidden effects
Magazines (being cover, or inside the
within the image. His
magazine). Using the white background
positioning also portrays this
across the two pages has created
sense of masculinity with his
consistence and purity, allowing all of the
harms wide open and inviting
different colours to be used without any
yet intimidating at the same
clashing or using to much colour.
time. (This also may be what a
As for the text to picture ratio in this
woman wants to see in a man)
article, it has been split and we have to
Fonts:
image on one die of the DPS and the text, For the heading of this DPS we have a Writing Style & Language:
In this DPS there isn't a lot if text, it has been kept to a minimum for easy
title and other conventions on the right
sans serif font, this font has been used
hand side. Although I feel as though this is to link in with the title of the cover of reading for the reader. The writing is in more of a blog style rather than a
a good way to present the article I feel as the title. Under the heading we have 2 interview style.
We know that this article will be some what sophisticated in the language
though there could have out more
lines of informative text in a serif font
that they use as it has to be and can not use short or slang work in the
thought into text to picture ratio rather
displaying the writes of the article and
writing. To me there isn't enough writing on this page, it feels as though it
than placing it on one side and another. who has taken the image to the left.
has been rushed and forgotten about, it also seems as though it wont be
I would have liked to seen this page
The actual article has been written in
with the writing around the image and it sans serif font, this will have been done as interesting as others if there was more writing it would appeal to the
actually containing more writing to look for easiness as it is much easier to read reader more. The amount of writing seems to be very important factor in
the article aspect of the magazine..
Busier and more atractive.
than serif fonts.
Magazine Analysis – Billboard Double Page Spread

2. Layout:
This DPS (Double Page Spread) has been split into two pages, with the splash image
Imagery:
on the left and that text/article on the right. There are 3 main colours used in this
On this DPS there is only one main image, this is to the left hand side
DPS; red, black and white. The image is on a whole page to catch the readers
eye, they will know who she is as Lady GAGA is so famous so does not really need an of the page. The image’s tone has been ganged to black and white and
is a medium close up of pop star and extremist, Lady GAGA. In this
introduction at all.
As for the colours that have been used, they are minimal to make the reader focus on images she doesn’t really have any sort of clothing on at all, she in
‘wearing’ a knotted collection of wire and plastic around her neck, this
the article rather than everything that is going on in the page. The red colour has
been used as it is associated with
does not really cover up her boobs
energy, strength, power,
as she is having to cover this up with
determination as well as desire and
her hands. This lack of clothing is
love. Black is used a lot in this cover
convention in witch she tends to
it is known to be associated with
follow in most of her ‘outfits.’
things such as power, elegance,
The way in witch Lady GAGA has
death, evil and mystery. Wearing
been positioned and the ‘clothes’
black clothing can make the model
she is wearing in this image is to
look thinner, this colour contrasts
appeal to the male gaze (introduced
well with bright colours such as red
by Laura Mulvey). This image is
and when combined with these
aiming to cater for a male audience
colours it creates a very aggressive
(even though the buyers of the
colour scheme. These colours have
magazine is primarily purchased by
been used not only because they
women) and is framing her as an
continue on from the cover but they
object rather than a person to cater
also go well together, they give a
for this male ‘audience’. Sometimes
calm yet aggressive feel, this is
even women are invited to see them
something that Lady GAGA portrays
self's like this, trying to make them
herself so the colours work well.
self's look exactly like the image that
The text to picture ratio is pretty non Fonts:
the men are wanting.
Writing Style & Language:
existent due to the image being on
All of the fonts in this article are of the
Here we can see that there is a lot of writing, quantity wise. The writing has
its own page and the text has been
serif style, this is to create a more
put into columns for easy reading.
sophisticated and classic look about the been laid out in 3 columns for easiness of reading. The style here is more of a
I really like this layout as it is simple
article. Using this font is a little harder to blog style writing rather than an interview style.
yet really effective, it gets the point
read in comparison to a sans serif font so We know that this article will be some what sophisticated in the language
that they use as it has to be and can not use short or slang work in the
across easily as it only has one main will be aimed at a slightly more
purpose. I would consider using the
sophisticated and intellectual audience. writing. I think that there is a lot of writing on this page, and unless the
page split in my own magazine as it
Also, by using this type of font this page reader is extremely passionate about Lade GAGA and want to read this, then
keeps everything organised and very is being directly linked to the cover page they are going to be put of with the large amount of volume of writing on
this page, they will be put of before even starting.
simple. There seems to be a sense of and title, creating fluidity and
not a lot of effort gone into this page continuation through out the whole of In my article I will use less text to attract the reader into the article a lot
easier, rather than having to find something else to drag the reader in.
yet at the same time there is.
the magazine.
Magazine Analysis – Q Double Page Spread

3. Layout:
Magazine Analysis – Blender Double Page Spread
Imagery:
This DPS (Double Page Spread) contains one article that has bee split into
two pages, the first page consists on text only and the second on the image On this DPS there is only one main image, this is to the right hand side of the
page. This image has been taken in a studio setting, we know this due to the
only. The person who is in the article (Kate Perry) has been named and
viewed on the cover of the magazine so has not been boldly named on this white background and the initials that have been imposed in. the clothing that
she is wearing here is very minimal, it matches what she is wearing on the cover
article as we already know who she is.
As for the colours that have been used they are very limited, there has only of the magazine (a bikini style top and large/short shorts both of which have the
been black and white mainly used (with an extremely small amount of light same pattern). Behind the image of her there is a background that has her initials
blue and pink.) Black is used a lot in this cover it is known to be associated KP in black writing to match the writing on the other page this lettering has been
used to brake up the solid white
with things such as power, elegance, death,
background.
evil and mystery. Wearing black clothing can
We can also tell that the image has
make the model look thinner, this colour
been edited an manipulated in some
contrasts well with bright colours such as red,
way as there are no blemishes or
pinks, and light blues.
marks on her face or legs.
This layout id simple and appealing to the
The way in witch Lady GAGA has
audience that the magazine aims to be for,
been positioned and the ‘clothes’
give a consistency for the magazine, all the
she is wearing in this image is to
way throughout. Although the black and
appeal to the male gaze (introduced
white style here looks good, it would not be
by Laura Mulvey). This image is
something that I would pick strait away, but
aiming to cater for a male audience
now may be something that I may consider
(even though the buyers of the
trying in my magazine.
magazine is primarily purchased by
As for text to picture ratio it is pretty non
women) and is framing her as an
Existent and absent due to the image being on
object rather than a person to cater
its own page and the text has been put into
for this male ‘audience’. Sometimes
columns for easy reading. I really like this
even women are invited to see them
layout as it is simple yet really effective, it gets
self's like this, trying to make them
to the point across easily as it only has one
self's look exactly like the image that
main purpose. I would consider using the page
the men are wanting.
split in my own magazine as it keeps
Fonts:
Writing Style & Language:
everything organised and very simple. There All of the fonts in this article are a
Here we can see that there is a lot of writing, quantity wise. The writing
seems to be a sense of not a lot of effort gone sans serif style this is for simplicity
has been laid out in 2 columns for easiness of reading. The style here is
into this page yet at the same time there is. I and to allow the reader to read the more of a blog style writing rather than an interview style.
would like to think about using this idea in my article easier than if it were in a serif We know that this article will be some what sophisticated in the
work but tailoring it to my own ideas. This DPS style. This font has also been used to language that they use as it has to be and can not use short or slang
looks simple and stylish tailored to the
like with the cover page of this
work in the writing. I think that there is the correct amount of text on
magazine type and appealing to the audience magazine, the cover also used
this page, it is not over powering or unappealing to the reader and it
they want to. The theme is continued
majority if not all sans serif font as it doesn't look overwhelming before it has even been started. I would like
throughout the whole of the magazine to
is aimed at a younger and less
to use this about of text or somewhere near to this as I feel it is visually
comfort readers.
sophisticated audience.
appealing to the reader without reading the article.