Double Page Spread Research

By Evie Theodore

DPS-(Double Page Spread)

Main Image.This is a mid shot. The singer, Gerard Way, is in dark clothing which has been made darker through the use of the black and white effect. He is gripping the microphone and his head is turned away with his hair falling in his eyes as he looks down. This could reflect a struggle or a problem, especially related to the title.

Quote from the band members from the article. The sentence ‘The Best MCR’ is bigger from the rest of the text and in white instead of read in order to stand out and highlight the main point of the article. The text is slightly faded to match the Kerrang Masthead.

The text is very plain and simple in white so that it can be read and to match the other texts. At the start of the article the letter ‘M’ is in bold and in red which is an appropriate convention used in articles

These a sub images, placed to show the band performing in the recording studio as the article says. The last picture on the right is of the lead singer in the recording booth. Although he is singing it appears he is screaming with an emotional facial expression which could also reflect the title and the sense of a struggle.

LIIAR• Language:

• This magazine is written in a casual register as there is a use of colloquialisms and swearing inside.

• Institution:

• It is published by the Bauer Media Group.

• It operates in over 16 countries worldwide

• It sells over 38 million of its magazine titles per week

• Ideology:

• Kerrang is a rock music magazine which promotes current and past artists, bands, concerts and festivals.

• Audience:

• This magazine is targeted towards men and women from around the age of 12 and upwards. Although the magazine can be read by anyone who enjoys this genre of music, there is swearing in it which could be inappropriate for younger consumers.

• Representation

• The Pull Quote/ Title could represent a sense of insecurity or a struggle for success which readers may be able to relate to as they see that Rock Stars face similar problems. The image of the band members in a circle may represent friendship or a brainstorm of ideas which supports the Title as they are showing how hard they are working.

DPS-(Double Page Spread)

The text is very plain and simple in blue so that it can be read and to match the other texts. Because it is blue and the other colour are red and white, they make up the British flag which reflects the Big Ben landmark in the background. At the start of the article the letter ‘I’ is in bold and in white in a red box to match the Q House style. This is an appropriate convention used in articles

His guitar is next to him which shows he is a musician

The word ‘Ginger’ stands out in red to match the connotation

The main image is of the singer Ed Sheeran. He appears to be casual in a dark hoodie and jeans . His hands are in his pockets and he is looking in the distance somewhere, making the image appear natural. Because he is in front of popular land marks in London alone with his back turned to them, he seems as though he isn't doing anything important.

This Q’S ‘The Lowdown’ column, which is separate from the article, but still relates to it. This is promoting Ed Sheeran’s album

This is the official Q magazine logo, which reminds people of the magazines identity when going through the magazine

LIIAR

• Language:

• This magazine is written in a casual register

• Institution:

• It is currently published by the Bauer Media Group (previously EMAP)

• It operates in over 16 countries worldwide

• It sells over 38 million of its magazine titles per week

• Ideology:

• Q Magazine promotes acts and festivals across all music genres

• Audience:

• This magazine is targeted towards men and women from around the age of 12 and upwards. Although the magazine can be read by anyone who enjoys this genre of music.

• Representation:

• The background of famous London monuments could represent Ed Sheeran’s London based fans. This is also where he comes from and as he is leaning on the wall, it gives him a casual sense as if he belongs and hasn’t changed.