Double Page SpreadTextual Analysis

Main image/ focal point.- this image is a lot larger than any other images on the spread. This draws attention to the image and connotes its significance in regard to the main article, suggesting that the main image relates to the article.

Title of the article- this is a quotation taken form the interview. It is used as the title to capture the attention of the reader and to draw their attention to the article in order to find out what the quote is exactly about. The pink font stands out against the blue and greys of the background further drawing attention to itself. As well as that the white around the text also draws the same attention and prevents the text from being completely enveloped by the background.

This is the main article. In this magazine we see that it is an interview with the main star. The layout is organised and the questions and responses are given in different fonts and colours to allow clarity of information. The pink represents the questions and is in bold, allowing the reader to easily navigate around the article and pick out specific questions that interest them in the article.

There are small adverts on the side to promote events or programmes.

Page numbers are present at the bottom corners of the pages to allow easy navigation through the magazine. They are clear and easy to find preventing any confusion.

Page numbers are placed in the same places on each page and are clear and easy to find. They prevent confusion and allow easy navigation.

These quotes are significant to the respective articles. They are placed in white circles that contrast with the dark colours of the magazine page and blues of the font to draw even further attention to these quotes.

These are the titles of the respective articles. Font size is larger than any other and is in white again to draw attention to it.

Zayn and Harry- the names of the artists involved in this article are in big blur font that is different than the rest of the article. As these are the main artists the magazine article is focusing on it is very important that they stand out so that fans or interested readers are able to clearly see who they are reading about.

These are the main images- there are two in this spread but both are of equal importance so they are the same size. These are the focal points of the articles and are very important as they show the reader what they are reading about and provide them with a visual regarding the articles topic.

Main image is the focal point of the article, the star is the focus of the article and so it is also the focus of the magazine double page spread. Although there are various other images in this double paged spread, none of them stand out quite as big as this main image, nor do they contrast as much with the colours of the background, so most of the attention is drawn to this main image.

The title of this magazine is once again a quotation from one of the main actors responses. The large unique font draws attention to it and clarifies what the article is about. The whit contrasts with the green background making it easier to read the font and title.

“Leona” the name of the star is bolded out in white in contrast to the pink normal lower cased font. This draws attention to who this article is talking about and bringing in interest from her fans. This also clarifies and clears up any misconception regarding the articles topic.

Page numbers allow easy access and navigation between pages and act as guidelines allowing readers to find out what they are looking for easily and quickly.

The question and responses are individually ‘packed’ into their own textboxes, to allow easy navigation between question and allows readers to quickly skim and find out which questions interest them the most out of all the others if need be.

Small separate stories are placed on the side. These are much smaller in comparison to the main article. These are accompanied by smaller images as well which are successful in drawing some attention however not that much.