Double Page Spreads

Main Image

By having the large photo on one side of the page it will attract readers as most audiences prefer pictures rather than large amounts of text. It will also show the band/artist which is good as many rock artists are known for a style or look (Kiss). Also many people will be able to recognise at a glance who the band is from a single photo.

Large Headline, Puns and Atmosphere

A large title is used to draw attention to the article. It will give away enough information to get people intrigued but not enough so they feel they can skip the article. The article can contain humour and puns often confusing the reader making them want to read more. By having this confusing title most of the time it will create the atmosphere for the page. In this example the page and article is probably quite humorous and on first glance you wouldn't know what it was about.Normally a regularly featured article wont have a headline.

Colum'sThe use of 2-3 columns is significant as it means there isn’t just a page of writing as this turns off readers from reading the article as once again all audiences are more obliged and more attracted to pictures rather than large bodies of text.

Layout Double page spreads include techniques such as drop caps and stand firsts. A drop cap is used as a literal indication for readers of where they should start to read as in most cases audiences are unaware and like things to be given to them without it requiring a lot of effort. Stand first are generally right below the title and almost always to the left as that’s where you start reading. They are there as it will be the second thing you see other than the title. They are used to give away more than the title but not to much that they can ignore the article.Line breaks are used as it seperates the text again helping the reader know where to read. The largest font on the page other than the title and stand first and artist name should be 11pt. There should be a max of 4 colours used

By LineThere is By Line Credit which gives credit to the writer and the photographer in my case both will be me. In a dps when there is an artist featured their name or band name will be large as well as it is well known and will attract audiences to read the articles.