Codes and Conventions

Double-Page Spreads

Article Writer’s Name• This is known as the byline.• This is used to show who wrote the article/interview.

Masthead• This is at the top of the double page and would be the name of the

band/artist the article or interview is about.• Largest piece of writing on the page.

Introduction to article/interview• This is called a ‘stand first’.• This gives a brief introduction as to who the band or artist is and what

the article/interview will be about.

Image(s)• Usually 1 image used of band/artist.• Direct address isn’t always used.• The main image is relevant to the article.

Font• Largest font is for the masthead.• Text for main body is small and very simplistic.

Quotes• These are taken from the main text to intrigue the reader to want to

read the article.• Usually have specific meaning to band/artist or the meaning of the

article.

Layout Design• Usually 3-4 columns.• Text based around the main image on the pages.• Main image takes up large portion of the double page.

Text• Masthead- largest piece of text on the page.• Main body text- placed around or to the side of the main image.• Main body text- small and simple.

Mise-en-scene• Matches the genre of magazine e.g. colour scheme, facial expressions

on the main image.• Rock-more black colour used and serious facial expressions. Pop-

lighter colour and more happy expressions for the main image.

Crime- typical of rap music- spray paint.

Colour Scheme• Matches genre of magazine- rock would use more darker colours.• Background is more simplistic and primarily uses a singular block

colour.

Banners• At the top of the double page spread.• Name of artist/band can be put in the banner so it stands out on the

page- different colour to background.