Analysing double page spread 1+2
- 1. Analysis of Articles- Double Page Spread 1-NME Mise en scene is The byline is used created by the to give credit to the graffiti wall in the author and background of photographer of the shot to give the piece. more of a clue The start of the into the article text uses a larger as it relates to letter (Drops Cap) the topic. to start it, this is The main image used so it’s clear is of the artist where the main who the article information starts about, it is used and makes the to give an text more look example of how more interesting he used to be and creative. when he was The main heading younger and to is most effective for give and idea of this piece because what his youth it is a play on was like and words and links where he was directly to the brought up. picture on the The page number, NME title and the date are Four columns are used to display the opposite page and all added at the bottom of the page to keep a text, it wraps around the image of the the one used in the consistent layout and theme to the magazine. radio so it is more attractive to the eye. background.
- 2. Analysis Of Written Article • The article itself is basically about how the artist, Dizzee Rascal, has changed his social class status and how his career has gained him fortune. It gives information on his childhood and how his passion for music has influenced his life and become what made his famous and for him to achieve what he has. • It is written in 4 short columns each of them being about 75-100 words depending of where they are positioned on the page. • The main heading is quite dramatic because of its boldness how it has been slanted making it seem important and powerful which relates to how the article should feel to the reader. • The headline is a play on words so not what the reader expected but still gives the same meaning used in common English language so they can relate to the text.
- 3. Analysis of Articles- Double Page Spread 1-NME Two smaller Mise en scene in pictures are shown the background on the page so of this photo is viewers can see used as it links what the text is to the groups the explaining, this is theme and the the aesthetic part to patterns and the page and colours used are makes the structure the same to what and to the page they used on layout more recent tours and appealing and to events. This the eye means that if the viewer does not There are three recognise the columns of text band straight used for the article, away they can there is a lot of text work it out by the used so they do not props used. need to edit or change the way it is The company logo displayed to be and issue number more attractive as are in the footer to the quality of the keep a master text is more layout to the The quote clip which is used on the left hand side is used to link the important for this magazine and link pages together and to also give an idea of what others impression magazines target each page of the band are, which influences your own view on them too. audience.
- 4. Analysis Of Written Article • The article is about the band Coldplay, mainly Chris Martin, also featuring others artists too. The magazines interview with the band at their studio is to look at their year of touring, meeting with rappers, performing at Glastonbury and mostly the information on their recent album Mylo Xyloto and there production and its release. • The item is written over 3 long columns and separated into 2 sections. • There’s a caption added to the photos to give a short description of who’s in the photo and what it’s used to show in relation to the item. • A Drops Cap is used at the start of each new paragraph to separate them and show where to content of the text changes slightly. This is also done to split up the block of text so it is easier on the eye and does not look so heavy to the viewer.