music magazine research - double page spread Codes and Conventions

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.