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Gemma Lovitt
Generally Informal
Generally informal- The formality of magazines are mainly formal this being because many of the music magazines use slang therefore meaning not containing many features of intertextual language. This can appeal to the audience as the demographics of magazines are always ABC1 therefore meaning that the target audience will be wanting to buy something that has a meaning and purpose to it however they do not want to find something that they find difficult to read or to understand as they can not understand the words used within the text given. Magazines use slang that fits in with the genre of the magazine ensuring that everything stated makes sense and has a meaning to it.
Set In Columns
Set in columns- The layout of the double page spreads have a tendency to follow the same format being ordered and set out in columns or blocks. Most double page spreads follow this layout in order to be successful and effective. As it is in a block format it allows the reader to clearly read the text fully understanding the meaning and purpose that the article is trying to portray. The colours used always match the house style of the magazine to make sure that it all loo like everything is linked together. The typography of the text (things such as the font size) always sticks to a small font ranging from 10-12. This is because the size of the text on double page spreads are always small making sure that their is as little white space as possible. The layout appeals to the audience as they dont loose interest or fell intimidated from seeing too much text scattered all over the page, therefore by having it in columns maintains the interest and engages the reader.
Large Heading
Large heading-The large heading has been used to grab the readers attention straight away informing them on the title of the article and giving them a slight insight on what the article could be about or based on. The colour of the title has kept to a red and neutral beige as it links in with the house style of the magazine and the colours of the image. This means that the magazine is keeping a sophisticated and professional look as they arent using a mix of colours causing it to look tacky and complex. This may appeal to the audience as it may act as a cliff hanger as after theyve noticed the large heading they may be intrigued to find out more.
Colour Scheme
Colour scheme- Double page spreads have a tendency to follow the same colour scheme as the front cover to follow the house style to ensure it looks professional and looks realistic. The colour scheme can symbolise the mood of the magazine as when dark colours are used it tends to be based on more of a rock, grunge etc genre of music whereas brighter colours are known more to be associated with the pop or rnb style of music etc. This can appeal to the audience as they can base the colour scheme on what they are attracted to and similarly the colour scheme will attract the audience as it will ensure that the magazine doesnt look tacky and cheap therefore leading the reader being satisfied meaning that they are more likely to purchase the product.
Pull Quotes
Pull Quotes- Pull quotes are used on double page spreads to symbolise important views or opinions that the artist think are special or have a good meaning to them. The colours used in the pull quotes in the double page spread on the left are in two colours (white and gold) to stick to the whole house style of the magazine and to catch the readers eye in a simple basic format. The pull quote can appeal to the audience as it can be a certain sentence or phrase that they can really relate to or inspire to do to try and be as similar to the artist that they can be.
Page Numbers
Page Numbers- Page numbers have been used as they are a key aspect when producing a magazine and are included on every single page throughout the magazine for the audiences information to ensure that they are clear when knowing what page they are on and where to find particular sections. However even though they are included magazines never say the word page for example page number2. Therefore it keeps the format of simplicity as it only states the number and nothing else. Page numbers symbolises what information is on the certain page. Page numbers are simply used for quick and effective navigation allowing the audience not to have any difficulties. And to know what page the article or double page is on. Furthermore the colours of page numbers always change depending on the genre and the house style the magazine is sticking to. This appeals to the audience as it gives them clear navigation meaning that they wont loose interest from simply not knowing exactly where abouts they are.