2. Listing Magazines
A listings magazine is a magazine which is largely dedicated to
information about the upcoming week's events such as broadcast
programming, music, clubs, theatre and film information.
• The title informs the reader about the article and briefly summarizes everything in a
few words.
• A drop capital is often used at the start of the first paragraph to connote the
beginning of an article.
• The three column layout is a typical convention of a double page article as it allows
the text to be read easily and also keeps the page neat. This gives a brief outline of
the article and sometimes summarizes the actors/ actresses involved in previous
roles.
• It is important for a TV listings article to have a date and the time it will be shown to
inform the audience of the programmed showing.
• Byline is not always shown on double age articles, however if there is a image which
has been taken then the photographers name will be placed on the image to tell the
reader who had taken it.
• Minor images often add more interest to the double page article and also show the
reader a few captions of scenes of the main actors/ actresses to attract them.
• The main image establishes to the reader who is featured in the article and also
attracts the readers attention quickly.
• A pull quote if often used to emphasize a main line that has importance behind it.
Also used to attract the readers attention by making it interesting.
• The page number is always at the bottom of a double age spread to make it easier for
the audience to navigate around the magazine.
3. Double Page Spread Analysis
Main Image: The main image in this article runs
across the double page spread taking up two
thirds of the double page. The shot is a wide shot
portray all those goes on behind the scenes with
the actors.
Main Heading: This
magazine has two
main headings. The
large font size
helps draw the
readers attention.
‘New Who!’ makes
the audience want
to know more
about the new
actor.
Stand First: This
typical convention of
any magazine
summarizes the
article and gives the
reader a taste of
what to come.
By-line: Following the typical
conventions of a double page spread,
the by-line, crediting the photographer,
is placed in a small font as it is of less
interest to the reader.
Page number & publisher: The use of the
page number is a common convention of
this genre and are put on the far right and
left corners. The publisher is on the inside
of each page.
Side quote: Another
typical convention
which accompanies an
image. There are 3
included for all images
that give the reader
some context behind
the images.
Drop capital: A common convention in
print media. The drop capital signifies
the start of the article and can also be
used to show the start of consecutive
paragraphs.
Body text: This is the main body of text
for the double-page spread. Here the
writer has opted for a simple 3 column
structure which makes the writing clear
and neat.
Secondary image: Here
the secondary image is a
two-shot giving a more
close-up and detailed
photo of the two main
actors that are at the
centre of the TV show
upon which the article is
based
4. Double Page Spread Analysis
Main Image: The main image in this article is only
on one side of the double page. The shot is a full-
body shot showing the Dame in her natural
surroundings on stage emphasizing her status
Main Heading: This
magazine has two
main headings. One
id for the main article
and the other if for a
small add-on box
article that is semi-
related. The large
font size helps draw
the readers attention.
‘megastar’ makes the
audience want to
know more about the
Dame.
Stand First: This
typical convention of
any magazine
summarizes the
article and gives the
reader a taste of
what to come.
By-line: Following the
typical conventions of a
double page spread,
the by-line, crediting
the photographer, is
placed in a small font as
it is of less interest to
the reader.
Page number & publisher: The use of
the page number is a common
convention of this genre and are put
on the far right and left corners. The
publisher is on the inside of each page.
Side quote: Another
typical convention
which accompanies an
image. There is one
quite large quote
showing that reader
of the article should
love the Dame too.
Drop capital: A common convention
in print media. The drop capital
signifies the start of the article and
can also be used to show the start of
consecutive paragraphs.
Body text: Here the writer has opted for
a simple 4 column structure which
makes the writing clear and neat. They
have also included lots of quotes by the
Dame to create a more interesting read.
Secondary image: Here the secondary images
are close-ups of the Dame with funny taglines
to help attract more audience in to reading the
article .
5. Double Page Spread Analysis
Main Image: The main image in this article runs
across the double page spread taking the entire
double page. The shot is a wide group shot
showing the main cast all together in a moody
setting.
Main Heading: This
magazine has one
main headings. The
large font size
helps draw the
readers attention.
‘Fiends’ makes the
character seem
dark and
suspicious.
Stand First: This
typical convention of
any magazine
summarizes the
article and gives the
reader a taste of
what to come.
By-line: Following the typical
conventions of a double page spread,
the by-line, crediting the photographer,
is placed in a small font as it is of less
interest to the reader.
Page number & publisher: The use of the
page number is a common convention of
this genre and are put on the far right and
left corners. The publisher is on the inside
of each page.
Side quote: Another
typical convention
which accompanies an
image. This quote
draws attention has it
is in an alarming
colour and creates
questioning thoughts.
Drop capital: Here, instead, we have
the first 2 words in bold. The drop
capital signifies the start of the article
and can also be used to show the start
of consecutive paragraphs.
Body text: This is the main body of text
for the double-page spread. Here the
writer has opted for a simple 2 column
structure which makes the writing clear
and neat.
Secondary image: Here
the secondary image is a
two-shot close-up giving
a more detailed photo of
the two of the main
actors that are at the
centre of the TV show
upon which the
secondary article is
based.
