RESEARCH INTO MAGAZINE DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

From RWD magazine

Code and Conventions of a double page spread:

• one large image - makes eye contact 
• large quotes - on pictures / in headline / to break up text
• drop capital and bold text - shows reader where to start reading
• byline - gives credit to journalist / photographer
• large headline - rhetorical question - catchy- direct address
• constrained palette yellow/ white / black colour scheme - magazine's colours 
• easy to read font
• stand first - introduces the article, positioned under the headline
• strap line - very top, including subject matter
• personality of journalist comes through - informal 

The headline of this double page spread is a quote from the text from Lily Allen's interview which draws the reader in. The image of Lily Allen is very large and striking and direct address and makes the audience very interested making them want to read the article. 

The article is split into 4 columns which is started by a drop capital which lets the reader know where to start reading. The article is aimed at teenagers as it is from the magazine NME. The stand first tells the reader what the article is about and the by-line tells us the journalist and photographer.