Double Page Spreads

In pairs look at the following DPS.

Label the different features of the magazine. (Headers etc…)

What genre is this magazine DPS? How do the codes and conventions tell us that?

Iconography (symbols in the images that might give you clues on the genre)

Who would be the audience for this magazine DPS? How do the codes and conventions tell us that?

Mode of address

Analysing a DPS

GenreCentral Image

Microphone/Guitar (music magazine)

Iconography (Rock, guitar, hair style, clothing)

Graphic features Iconography (Rock, guitar,

hair style, clothing)Header

Implies live music coverageFlash

Set list (implies music magazine)

AudienceMode of address

Casual but technical, implies a knowledgeable audience

Graphic features Large amount implies teen

target marketArticle length

Implies teen target audience

Central Image Rock iconography indicates

younger target market

Analysing a DPS

In pairs find a DPS in your assigned magazine

Fill in the graph looking at:

GenreImage (Props, Costume, Lighting, Pose etc…)LayoutLanguage

Analysing a DPS

You will now create a design for a DPS using one of the photographs you took in your shoot last week.

To complete this task you should:Consider the relationship between the text and the

image. Where will the main article go? Where will the callouts and pull quotes go?

Think about the positioning and content of the flash?Think about where is your article header going to be?

While completing this task you should think about why these elements and images are relevant to the genre of your image.

Look at the example DPS for some inspiration.

Creating a DPS

How have you designed your DPS?Why have you chosen to design it that way?

Post your designs and your reasons for them on your blog.

Final Results