codes and conventions double page spread

The codes and conventions of a magazine double page spread.

There is usually a large image either as a background or as one of the pages of the spread then the other is text. The image can bleed over sometimes.

The text is always in columns so the reader knows were the sentence continues.

There is a colour scheme of 3 to 4 different colours. This double page spread uses black, grey, red and white.

Drop caps are used to show were the text starts for the article, they are usually 10 letters deep. This drop cap is only 7 letters deep.

The images are stylised. The mise-en-scene is used to portray the artist in a particular way, a striking image that will attract people. The background of the central image is blurred to show that the focus is on the artist.

The colour scheme is grey and black as the article is talking about a dark time in his life.

Quotes that the artist has said in the article are usually written somewhere other than the text blocks of the double page spread to reveal some of the article.

The stand first is usually at the top of the article to reveal a bit about it. Its an introduction to the article.

The by line is giving credit to the writer of the article, it can be found anywhere in a small font.

The page number and the logo of the magazine is at the bottom of every page.