DOUBLE PAGE FEATUREHOW I COMPLETED MY DOUBLE PAGE FEATURE

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To begin with I edited in the main body text of my double page feature article; I used three columns of the same height and distance to make the text easy to read. I used larger letters for the opening letter of the beginning and ending paragraphs. This

emphasises these paragraphs and allows the text to stand out more; I used the same font as the main text. I kept the text black as it is visual against the white background and makes it easy to read, it also keeps a house brand within my magazine. I used a basic

yet sophisticated font as it makes the text easy to read, however applies to the target audience and theme of the magazine. I chose to locate the text over most of the right page, this makes the article appear more organised and gives space for columns

and indentation of the text. I also wanted the article to be one of the main focuses of the double page feature, therefor I spread the text over a large space.

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Secondly, I added in two different line sections above the main text; slightly under the outline of the right page. I used orange and black; remaining a house brand colour throughout my magazine. The lines are bold and consist of a thicker line, followed by a thin line underneath, I liked this effect as it gives the article an edgy feel and reoccurs the rock genre. I used orange for the first line as it adds colour and emphasises the top of the page; I used black for the second to match the text and to ensure the colours

were not too repetitive against each other.

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I added smaller sections of text, using the lines I incorporated as columns and sections. I used a quote; “love is a relationship set to music” as it represents what the article is about and reflects the personality of the people who I am writing the article about. I used all lower case letters for this as it creates a softer effect, connoting the meaning of the quotation. I used a black colour and edgy font, different to the font used for the main text, this remains a house colour and has connotations of domination. I used block capitals for the second section of text added, I also used a different font. This applies a more formal effect, as the text is factual and denotes something different to the quote; it keeps the rock genre as the text is quirky. I used an orange colour to

maintain the house brand colour and to add vibrancy to the article; I used the same shade as used for the line detail, this gives a more professional look.

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I included a large, slightly transparent “C” behind the main text. This represents who the article is about, Courtney and Carl, explaining why a “C” is used. I used a lighter shade of orange than the line and text above, this allows the text to be seen in front

of the letter and does not draw attention away from the actual article. This feature adds uniqueness to the double page and maintains a rock genre for the magazine. I centralised the letter between the three columns for the main text, this allows the

page to look more organised and adds colour to the page.

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I included the name of the band members and the band name at the top left corner of the left page. I used the same font as I used for the quotation on the right hand side of the page; this prevents the

page from looking dis-organised and keeps a house brand. I used black as it has connotations of dominance and creates a house brand within my magazine. It also presents the rock theme and

denotes the personality of the band.

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I added a two thick lines underneath the text and half way down on the left side of the page. I used the same style that I used on the right hand page as it creates a house brand and makes my

magazine look more professional. I used orange and black as it remains my house brand colour of my magazine and links to the personality of the band. This colour has connotations of happiness,

black has connotations of mystery and intimidation.

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I then included two small photographs of the same measurements, underneath the black line detail. I used a black and white effect as it remains a house brand colour scheme and creates a mysterious look for this feature. The images used are of different angled photographs of the band members; this represents who the band are and links the whole feature

together. I used two small images as it allows more exposure of the band members and denotes more of the band to the audience, it also gives a more rock/ edgy theme.

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Finally, I added the main image to my feature. I located this on the left page, above the black line detail and below the orange line detail. I used a different image of the band members and used a light pastel colour, I used colour for this as it emphasises

the image. I made this image bigger as it has better focus of the models.