By looking at a range of double page spread i managed to produce a list of common things found. they included:
- Image is on one side of the page and the riting is on the other.
- picture/image os usually found on the right hand side.
- the image usually signifies aspects of the artist/band/article.
- the image is usually a medium long shot or medium close up if the image is of a band.
- the date and page numbers can be found at the bottom of the page
- sometimes the mast head can be found loctaed at the bottom of the page
- there is a Byline included on the page
- Drop capitals are included for the first letter or the article
- the title is short and snappy
- Standfirst - bold paragraph underneath the title/ above the article
- Dop quotes are in big letters from the story to stand out (exciting or contoversial)
- usually 11pt font
- the format is usually informal to connect with the target audience
- the columns are 3/4 columns
- there is a consistent colour scheme which relates to the image
- the artists name is usually bold or highlighted.