CONTENT

This double page spread was taken from ‘Q’ magazine’s April 2012 issue (monthly) The main image here is the same size alongside page full of the article which suggests importance and also a authority throughout the article. The large ‘L’ which is overlayed on top of the article stands for the beginning of the subject’s name ‘Lady Gaga’ so the audience can immediately acknowledge her presence within the format. The large image show the artist covering her breasts is a very sexual image which relates with the red colour choice; commonly connotating sex or love. However it is also important to note that red is a primary colour scheme on every page to relate back to the magazine’s brand. A simple serif font is used throughout the article (with the exceptions of large sentence lettering) which suggests that a more knowledgeable audience would read it as they would not be distracted by more than one image but the entire article itself. The article is clearly paragraphed and constructed chronologically featuring quotes from the subject, Lady Gaga, to show authenticity and exclusivity of the article. A sub-heading is used at the top right hand corner to use as a chapter indicator so that the audience can turn the

BY SIAN LYNES

JUXTAPOSITION OF ELEMENTS

The layout of the article is formulated using the typical genre conventions by using columns to subconsciously make the audience feel as though they have read more in a quicker time span. Columns also make the article more enticing as it appears shorter and more achievable to read. A large width is given between the columns to make it appear less intimidating on the reader’s eyes if they were flicking through as they might be put off by the vast amount of information displayed if it were cramped. By having all of the relevant text on one page it appeals more to a mature audience who will still be enticed by the article without other side pictures or pull-quotes to make them read. The kerning of the subject’s name (l a d y G a g a) on the top right corner also connotates simplicity but also gives it a more fashionable and preferred look to the font. By separating the main image with the article it makes the double page spread appear more simply; this gives an aesthetic look to the page as it is neat and clean. (Rather than the article perhaps being formed around her image,