Sunday, 29 January 2012

Analysis of double page spreads

Total Guitar magazine


The double page spread uses a colour scheme of yellow, black and white.  This gives the page a modern and bold feel.  The font on the image page is messy and looks like it is dripping, making it feel care free.  The model used for the image is female and holding a guitar.  Usually men are associated more with playing guitar so this shows the magazine is aiming at a more modern audience where women are also into rock music.  The layout of the writing is in columns which gives it the feel of a less formal newspaper article, suggesting that it is designed to inform the audience.  The language used is also fairly formal, but sounds quite chatty as a lot of it is made up of quotes.  This tells the audience that the information they are receiving isn't just plucked from the internet but has come straight from the source.  This allows the reader to feel closer to the featured artists.  Overall the intended audience appears to be well educated but cover a large age range, hitting the niche market of guitar enthusiasts because of its professionalism.

Q Magazine




The colour scheme of red and black used for the font of the article reflect the house style of Q magazine and make it look professional, similar to a newspaper.  This is good because Q is aimed at a more sophisticated and well educated audience.  The image of the muppets is bright and cheerful.  Along with these facts and it's size it is able to draw the audience into the article and instantly recognise what it is about.  The overall layout of the text makes the page look formal and well written, making the people who write it look like they are experts.  This assures the audience that they are getting quality for their money.  Keeping the pages simple ensures that the information is put across without confusing or distracting the audience.

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