Coursework - Double Page Spread

This image is a clear example of a double page spread featuring a well known artist which inevitably adds to the selling point of this magazine.

The large image on the right hand side of the page is down to cut down text blocks and to fill up most of one page. The effect of this being that it immediately grabs the readers attention and the 'dressed down' look of the artist makes it appear more average and reader friendly. The colour of her outfit (red) also determines the specific colour scheme for the rest of the double page spread, for example some of the smaller words are written in red. Amongst this the plain background allows for all colours, pictures, and text type to stand out. It keeps the page simple and thus allowing the reader to focus on the title which in itself should make them want to read on, "people think i'm an attention seeker but i'm just honest".

The actual text is kept to a smallish font - perhaps a little offputting for those who don't find reading easy, but may have been the only option for the writer due to the fact that the image takes up one whole side of the complete double page spread. The writing is positioned in four seperate colomns which is representative of most magazines and newspapers. The enlarged letter "I" is suggestive of what the first sentence is going to begin with, another common feature in most or all magazines and newspapers. The subtitle text is used as a separation technique between the title and the main text, it involves a more detailed description of the title in order to boost the reader into wanting to read more.

The title for this text is in a large font, its primary purpose is therefore to attract the reader. It also takes up a wide space of the page in order for less text to be needed.

Overall this double page spread of a magazine is quite successful and holds a quirky but laid back and average feel to it. I would however look to adding more text in the double page spread and working towards making it varied in order for a more colourful and exciting effect.