ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES- DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD 1

NME

LayoutMise en scene created by

graffiti wall background.

This mise-en-scene

connects with the reader,

and people can relate to

this. This is a good way to

empathise with the reader,

and the social class that it

is targeting can feel that

they can relate to the

story, through the use of

the graffiti style.

Main ImageThis main image appears to

be mid shot, at eyeline level,

so we can see the whole

image, and what he is doing.

This helps the audience see

the progress he has made.

The “rapper” image seems to

be in full image here, and this

shows the full background of

dizzee’s life. The story that he

has gone through, as

mentioned in the title- from

rags to riches.

Page number

NME title

DateThis is presented for ease to

the reader. This is almost a

help guide for the reader, and

is a conveincence that allows

the reader to navigate around

the magazine easily, quickly

and conveniently. The use of

the NME logo, also creates the

element of individuality.

Byline (credit for author

and photographerThis lets you know who is

behind the work, and allows the

reader to know is behind the

work, then they perhaps can

research this. Another good

example of customer service.

Sub headingSummarises the article some more,

and States the main points of

perhaps what he is dong today.

Main heading/headlineThis main headline has

everything that Dizzee Rascal is

about. Swag, big statement and

bold. The statement: “from Tags

to riches”, summarises the article

and the audience can presuppose

that the article will talk about

Dizzee’s rise to fame. So the

heading hooks the reader, and

summarises the article well.

Individual caption, stating

the main profile of the

person in the articleThis, once again creates an

element of individuality, as if

Dizzee Rascal has styled it, and

then his fans can once again

empathise with him, and his style.

Second imageThe second image seems to be of

a radio, and alcohol bottles. This

seems to summarise the rise of

Dizzee Rascal again, but these

features also relate to the youth of

today- something that they are

interested in.

Copy (text) begins with A large letter Y using Drops CapThis, whilst being an important stylistic feature, gives NME its own

personal image, it also indicates the start of the text. It gives us a style

feature, and is also convenient to show us where the text starts.

4 columns

The column layout is an

effective way to present the

information clearly. Although

the reader wants information,

they don’t want massive

chunks of text, so this method

is good for clarity of reading.

LayoutMise en scene created by

graffiti wall background.

This mise-en-scene

connects with the reader,

and people can relate to

this. This is a good way to

empathise with the reader,

and the social class that it

is targeting can feel that

they can relate to the

story, through the use of

the graffiti style.

Main ImageThis main image appears to

be mid shot, at eyeline level,

so we can see the whole

image, and what he is doing.

This helps the audience see

the progress he has made.

The “rapper” image seems to

be in full image here, and this

shows the full background of

dizzee’s life. The story that he

has gone through, as

mentioned in the title- from

rags to riches.

Page number

NME title

DateThis is presented for ease to

the reader. This is almost a

help guide for the reader, and

is a conveincence that allows

the reader to navigate around

the magazine easily, quickly

and conveniently. The use of

the NME logo, also creates the

element of individuality.

Second imageThe second image seems to be of

a radio, and alcohol bottles. This

seems to summarise the rise of

Dizzee Rascal again, but these

features also relate to the youth of

today- something that they are

interested in.

Copy (text) begins with A large letter Y using Drops CapThis, whilst being an important stylistic feature, gives NME its own

personal image, it also indicates the start of the text. It gives us a style

feature, and is also convenient to show us where the text starts.

4 columns

The column layout is an

effective way to present the

information clearly. Although

the reader wants information,

they don’t want massive

chunks of text, so this method

is good for clarity of reading.

Analysis of

written articleThe article itself is basically about.....The rise of Dizzee Rascal. It seems to summarise the difficult

youth he encountered, and how he has turned his difficult

youth into a successful music career. The text matches the

image well, and the use of the mise-en-scene, makes the

whole article to be individualistic to Dizzee Rascal.

The style of the article is…..The style of the article, is very colourful, but then you come

to this article about the text. Although informal, with some

colloquialism, it seems to not be bursting with colour, like the

one dominated by the main image. Perhaps this is because

Dizzee is trying to be presented in a more serious manner

when he is talking about his youth and his rise.

It is written in 4 short columns each of

approx75-100 wordsThis is important as it gives a very sophisticated layout, and

makes the text easy to read. As it is presented in a sectional

manner, this makes it easier to read than a huge block of

text. The magazine has balanced the text and image usage

very well.

The main heading/headline is quite

dramatic......This is used to hook the reader in, and attract their interest.

The big, bold text is also effective in attracting their reader, in

comparison to a small title that would be ineffective in

attracting attention.

ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES- DOUBLE PAGE

SPREAD 2

Lily Allen- Kerrang

Byline (credit for author

and photographerThis lets you know who is

behind the work, and allows the

reader to know is behind the

work, then they perhaps can

research this. Another good

example of customer service.

Sub headingThe subheading summarises the

overall magazine, and it once again

shows Lily Allen in red text, which

makes it stand out more.

Main heading/headlineThe main headline in this

magazine is very attention

grabbing. The black outline with

the white text inside gives a very

cartoony feel, and this makes it

very clear and easy to view. Also

the title summarises the feel of

the text. It tells us that Lily Allen is

confident and demanding, and

this gives us an idea of what will

be inside the magazine.

LayoutMise-en-scene is quite

limited in this double page

spread. I think this is

significant however. I think

that this suggests that this

article will be white

simplistic, and easy on the

eye. This is a positive

because it makes the

article not overcrowded

and easy to read.

Main ImageThis main image appears to

be mid shot, at eyeline level,

so we can see the whole

image, and what she is doing.

She seems to be looking at

the camera with her hands on

her hips, suggesting attitude.

Paired with the big statement

text, this whole article

suggests a youthful article,

enticing the younger

audience of this magazine,

into something that they are

interested in, a bit of youthful

gossip

Page number

NME title

DateThis is presented for ease to

the reader. This is almost a

help guide for the reader, and

is a convenience that allows

the reader to navigate around

the magazine easily, quickly

and conveniently. Although the

kerrang logo is not clear,

because of the format of the

article on the computer, you

can see it and it once again

gives the magazine a sense of

individuality.

Second imageThere is no second image in this

article, and I think this is due to the

fact that Kerrang want to stick to

the simple idea, and one that is

popular with a more laid back

reader.

Copy (text) begins with A large letter Y using Drops CapThis, whilst being an important stylistic feature, gives Kerrang its own

personal image, it also indicates the start of the text. It gives us a style

feature, and is also convenient to show us where the text starts. The big

in this case “I” is very bold and extrovert, and this gives Kerrang a big

personal statement of individuality.

4 columns

The column layout is an

effective way to present the

information clearly. Although

the reader wants information,

they don’t want massive

chunks of text, so this method

is good for clarity of reading.

Analysis of written article 2

The article itself is basically about.....This article is about the life in music of Lily Allen. It tells us

how she came through a tough period at school, and tells us

of her over confidence in life, and how this has taken her to

the top of the music industry.

The style of the article is…..The style of the article is very simple, presented in a column

method. I like it presented this way because you have the

engaging image and title, and then you have he short but

sweet text, without any fancy editing.

It is written in 4 short columns each of

approx75-100 wordsThis is important as it gives a very sophisticated layout, and

makes the text easy to read. As it is presented in a sectional

manner, this makes it easier to read than a huge block of

text. The magazine has balanced the text and image usage

very well.

The main heading/headline is quite

dramatic......This is used to hook the reader in, and attract their interest.

The big, bold text is also effective in attracting their reader, in

comparison to a small title that would be ineffective in

attracting attention.