Feature Article Analysis

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Layout: The layout of the article is a simple one, it has the article story on the left hand page,almost as if it has been put to the side, then the image is placed on the other half of the page. The text has been put in 3 columns as there is a lot of text, this makes the page look more sophisticated and more neat. The title of the article is placed on the photo as a contrast to attract the attention of the reader as it is out of place compared to other articles. Colours: The grey and black are neutral on the feature article, the writing stands out against the background because it makes it easier to read. The colours of the image in black and white blend in with the text and neutral background as this helps to again neutralise the background. The red text is a contrast to the magazine because it helps to bring certain important elements come out of the page and grab the attention of the reader. Fonts: There are approximately 4 fonts on this image, the fonts that have been used are quite simple which again makes it look sophisticated, therefore it will help to attract its target audience. The title font has letters that have been spaced out which takes longer to read; therefore the reader will spend more time reading it. Drop caps have been used to help the reader establish where they are starting to read from, this helps to organise the magazine more. Image: The image on this feature article is the main focal point. It is a portrait of a famous singer and his wife, as it relates to the article story. The image give off a sense of love because of the closeness between the two people.

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Analysis of a Feature Article

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Page 1: Feature Article Analysis

Layout: The layout of the article is a simple one, it has the article story on the left hand

page,almost as if it has been put to the side, then the image is placed on the other half of

the page. The text has been put in 3 columns as there is a lot of text, this makes the page

look more sophisticated and more neat. The title of the article is placed on the photo as a

contrast to attract the attention of the reader as it is out of place compared to other articles.

Colours: The grey and black are neutral on the feature article, the writing stands out

against the background because it makes it easier to read. The colours of the image in black

and white blend in with the text and neutral background as this helps to again neutralise the

background. The red text is a contrast to the magazine because it helps to bring certain

important elements come out of the page and grab the attention of the reader.

Fonts: There are approximately 4 fonts on this image, the fonts that have been used are

quite simple which again makes it look sophisticated, therefore it will help to attract its

target audience. The title font has letters that have been spaced out which takes longer to

read; therefore the reader will spend more time reading it. Drop caps have been used to

help the reader establish where they are starting to read from, this helps to organise the

magazine more.

Image: The image on this feature article is the main focal point. It is a portrait of a famous

singer and his wife, as it relates to the article story. The image give off a sense of love

because of the closeness between the two people.