Codes and conventions of a double page spread

Today in class we had to bring in and analyse various music magazines in groups, so that we could come up with the codes and conventions of a double page spread.

• A large, short and snappy headline is used so that it stands out and catches the attention of the readers
• A standfirst is used above the article to explain what it's about
• A drop caps is used on the first letter of the article
• The article is written in size 11 font and there's alot of writing on the page
• The article is informal so that it will connect with the audience
• There tends to be 3-4 columns
• There tends to be one main image, usually placed on the left, and takes up a whole page. Although the image may occasionally be on the right, in the centre or bleed across the page
•  The colours used throughout the double page spread are consistent, simple and match the theme so it will entise the readers
• The page number is at the bottom right hand corner of the page and usually has the name of the magazine next to it and occasionally the date
• On the double page spread there's credits to the photographer and the writer
• Throughout the article are exciting and controversial drop quotes to attract the readers into reading the article as the drop quotes are the first thing people will read