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Shaheena Tarafdar ( http://shaheenatarafdarasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/ )
Strengths:

• Continuous colour scheme
• Layout, columns etc follow conventions

Weaknesses:

• Main image overlaps onto second page

Final Double Page Spread

On my double page spread, the conventions I used included: columned text, the main image dominating one full page, extra images, a large masthead (also a quote taken from the text), page numbers and a small paragraph giving details of the article. I continued the green house style by highlighting 'Queen of pop punk' and Deanna Hughes. This made the article personal to Deanna and shows continuity from the front cover. 'Drugs', 'Crazy' and 'kick-ass' are all highlighted red to show the link between each word. While it gives a more dangerous impression, it shows the ideology behind the 'drugs are bad' view. It also shows the reader that you don't necessarily have to be on drugs to be crazy and wild. Throughout the text I have also repeated the word 'crazy' to reflect Deanna's lifestyle, the main point of the article. The main image also reflects this as it seems like she is grabbing her hair with frustration (or excitement). This frustration portrayed, and use of words such 'drugs' and 'crazy' also reflects the genre because this type of behavior is usually stereo typically associated with fans within the genre. To improve I could add and extra information column on the left side of the page to fill space. This would also give more of a variety of photos used on my DPS.

Double Page Spread Ideas

I created a prezi to show features I want to use on my double page spread. I have included conventions such as colour schemes, quotes taken from text, main image, and header.

Double Page Spread Planning

The first step I took in producing my double page spread was placing my main image. I placed on one side, to take up a full page as this is a common convention used in magazines. I then added a black box in the top left corner and the text 'NEWS' to highlight the type of article it is. This also filled space on the page.

I then added and experimented with changing the colour of the text. I initially chose green to show continuity with the house style. I then changed this to red as would give a more vibrant, crazy, image, matching the header and image the main photo is giving off. Red is also more associated with the two words highlighted as it gives a dangerous image. It also shows continuity as I also used red on the front cover.

I added another black box to show where I would like a sub heading paragraph to be placed. I also added a page number and the magazine name, another convention in the bottom right hand corner of the page.

The next step I took was beginning to add text. I changed the colour of certain words by highlighting them and selecting the colour tool, next to the text layout options.

I placed extra photos onto the page, placing them in the middle as this would separate the main image from the main text and stop text been placed over the main image.

I added a drop shadow to the photos by double clicking the layers, selecting drop shadow and adjusting the settings as show in the photo above.

I adjusted the position of the photos by selecting 'edit', 'transform' then 'rotate'.

I experimented with the positioning of the photos on the page by also placing them in a column down the centre. However I felt this took up too much space and made the page looked cramped in the centre.

I then began adding the text of the article and placed the question, in white text, against a black box to highlight and differentiate between the question and answer.

This is my final outcome after adding all the text, I made sure to column the text as this followed conventions of a double page spread.

Double Page Spread Planning

These screen shots show my initial planning of my double page spread. I have used semi-transparent boxes to show where I would like text, and other conventions such as extra columns, to be placed and began placing the quote around on the page. I have also placed my main image on this plan to allow me to see the final outcome if I were to stick to this guideline.

Double Page Spread First Draft

In this first draft I followed conventions by placing the main image on one full side of the DPS and including extra images. I have centralized these images with the header and information paragraph which emphasizes who the article is about. This is also shown by the highlighted text in green, in the paragraph, and shows the continuous colour scheme.

I then made the header larger and added boxes to highlight the questions, showing that the article is clearly and interview. I also added a box around the page number to show continuity from the contents page.

I also placed a box around the information paragraph to give the page a more complete look and make the text easier to read.

I finally added borders around the extra images to separate them from the text which gives the page a final, complete look.

To improve I could look at different colours and fonts I could use for the header and look at various positions of the main/extra images on the page