Codes and conventions of 3 double page spreads

Main image- the main image is a medium shot of the band Vaccines. The band seems to be looking directly at the camera while two member holds the guitar. The guitar is there to reiterate the fact they been talked up as the ‘biggest guitar band of 2011’. The image itself takes up all the left hand side page and a bit of the right-hand side page, the massive size of image draws readers attention and makes aware that the double spread magazine is about The Vaccines.The image looks vintage and atmospheric which suggest that the band’s genre is indie/alternative. The picture of the band all gazing at the camera makes it seem like they are waiting for your reaction after reading their article. Colour Scheme- Also the colour palette of the image is blue, tones of brown/cream, dark red, white and black complements the colour scheme of the double page spread thus appeals to the customer. The colour blue stands out against the vintage based image. This makes the text and the article visually appealing.

Main title- The title “THE VACCINES” is big and bold which draws attention . The title tells the reader that the double spread will be about The Vaccines. The font used for the main title is formal which makes the text seem personal.

Pull quote- The quote “We are a pop band” is enlarged and in blue. The quote is from The Vaccines which tells the reader that they considered themselves as a pop band but the layout and the colour contradicts this since most pop bands use bright, happy colours.

The image is takes up more space then the texts which means that the picture is more important. This could signify that The Vaccines are popular and successful therefore the picture will attract the audience more because people know what they look like.

The articles interviews all the members of The Vaccines which gives the reader the chance to know the new band.Text- is divided into two columns. The first letter is large and is in a different

font colour which is a common convention in magazines. Also within in the text it includes a quote which is common convention too.

Main image- is a medium shot of the band My Chemical Romance. The main image is of the singer looking away from microphone. The singer is looking down and his face isn’t fully visible. This is unconventional because by not revealing the singer’s face the reader wouldn’t recognise the band straight away. This could imply that the band popular enough for people to recognise them without seeing their face fully.

Main Title- is also a pull quote which is large, bold and uses red and white font colour, this has been done deliberately to stand out so it attracts the reader’s attention and also because the same colour is used for other texts in the double spread. “THE BEST MCR” this bit of the quote is bigger than the rest of the sentence and also is in a different font.

Colour Scheme- The picture are shot in black and white which complements the colour scheme of the double page spread thus appeals to the customer. The colour white stands out more against the black background than red because black and white are opposite colours. This makes the text and the article visually appealing.

Text- is divided into two columns. The first letter is large and is in a different font colour which is a common convention in magazines. Also within in the text it includes a quote which is common convention too.

Images- The smaller images are of the band members of My Chemical Romance. The images are relevant to the article because it shows them making music in their recording studio for their upcoming album.

Colour Scheme- the picture are shot in black and white which complements the colour scheme of the double page spread thus appeals to the customer. The colour white stands out more against the black background. This makes the text and the article visually appealing.

Main Title- The main title “American Gothic” is large and bold. The two words are in a different font and colour. This grabs the reader's attention because the the two word contrast each other. Also the word gothic doesn’t use gothic letters so it makes the reader curious therefore they will read the article find out why it is written the way it is.

Main image- the main image is a medium shot of the Justin Vermon. He’s smiling with his hands on his head. His pose makes him look innocent and carefree. He is standing in front of church which could mean that he is religious. The picture is black and white which make the picture seem gritty and gothic. Justin Vermon’s pose contrast to the gothic atmosphere of the image. This grabs the reader’s attention straight away since it is visually striking and because the image makes the reader curious so they will read the article to find out the meaning behind the photo

Text- There is only one column of text in this double spread which is unconventional.The first letter is large and is in a different font which is a common convention in magazines because it draws the reader’s attention and makes them want to start reading the article. The text underneath the Main title is in a different font and important names are highlighted in different colour. This makes the text stand out therefore the reader will notice and read it.

The image is takes up more space then the texts which means that the picture is more important. This could signify that Justin Vermon is popular and successful therefore the picture will attract the audience more because people know what he look like.