Ancillary Task Double-page spread

1. Ancillary Task
Double-page spread

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.

6. Main Image
Main
Heading
Stand
First
By-line
Page number &
publisher
Side quote
Drop
capital
Body text
Secondary
image
Quote
Draft 1

7. Main Image
Main
Heading
Stand
First
By-line
Page number &
publisher
Side quoteDrop
capital
Body text
Secondary
image
Quote
Draft 2

8. Main Image
Main
Heading
Stand
First
By-line
Page number &
publisher
Side quote
Drop
capital
Body text
Secondary
image
Quote
Draft 3