Dps analysis

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Main Image – There is one image on this double page spread, which makes it the center of attention. The image has been positioned on the left side of the double page spread, also taking up part of the right hand page. This makes it clear that the article revolves around the main image: Florence Welch. Headline – The feature headline reads ‘got the love’, which relates to the article and the artist, as any reader who is a fan of Florence and The Machine would know that the headline is the title of one of their most recognisable songs. Article – The article’s text is arranged in a column view, which is similar to other magazines and also what other newspapers look like as well. The article also begins with a drop capital, which is a typical Mise En Scene – The mise en scene is very simple here as only one prop has been used and the artist is dressed in all black. The image has also been taken in a studio. The artist is sitting on steps, which have been covered by a striped, red and white material. The material complements the black and white

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Page 1: Dps analysis

Main Image – There is one image on this double page spread, which makes it the center of attention. The image has been positioned on the left side of the double page spread, also taking up part of the right hand page. This makes it clear that the article revolves around the main image: Florence Welch.

Headline – The feature headline reads ‘got the love’, which relates to the article and the artist, as any reader who is a fan of Florence and The Machine would know that the headline is the title of one of their most recognisable songs.

Article – The article’s text is arranged in a column view, which is similar to other magazines and also what other newspapers look like as well. The article also begins with a drop capital, which is a typical convention used in articles appearing in magazines and newspapers.

Mise En Scene – The mise en scene is very simple here as only one prop has been used and the artist is dressed in all black. The image has also been taken in a studio. The artist is sitting on steps, which have been covered by a striped, red and white material. The material complements the black and white colour scheme. It also links together with the background text, ‘USA’, giving the double page spread a very American and patriotic feel.

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Article – The article’s text is arranged in a column view, which is similar to other magazines and also what other newspapers look like as well. The article also begins with a drop capital, which is a typical convention used in articles appearing in magazines and newspapers.

Main Image – There is one image on this double page spread, and it takes up an entire page. The image has been positioned on the left side of the double page spread and the artist is making direct non-verbal communication with the readers.

Pull Quote – A pull quote is used here to persuade the audience to read the rest of the article.

Mise En Scene – The artist looks very simple as he is wearing a plain brown long-sleeved shirt and a chain link necklace. The only props used in this image are the 2 drinks that he is holding in his hands. This connotes to the artist being edgy and rebellious.

Headline – The headline is ironic as it says ‘IN GOOD HEALTH’, however, the artist is holding two alcoholic beverages. The headline is also all in capital letters and is in orange and white, which allows it to stand out against the background.

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Article – The article’s text is arranged in a column view, which is similar to other magazines and also what other newspapers look like as well. The article also begins with a drop capital, which is a typical convention used in articles appearing in magazines and newspapers.

Mise En Scene – The mise en scene is quite simplistic here as the only props being used are instruments and the artists are all dressed in black. The image has also been taken in a studio. Against a white background. The image uses direct non-verbal communication as all the artist are looking directly at the reader.

Headline – The feature headline is all in capital letters and it is in a rudimentary font, which links to the band as you can tell that they are more old-school.

Main Image – There is one image on this double page spread, which makes it the center of attention. It has been spread out across both pages and it is in black and white.