Double Page Spread Analysis 1

This issue of Q features edgy pop sing Lady Gaga in their double page spread. The reader is automatically confronted with Gaga's edgy style with the mise en scene of the photo. With the only costuming being chains, Gaga is scantily dressed giving the artists sex appeal attracts a young audience. The costume mixes the genres of pop and rock, which is what the artist sings. Not only this, but the costume reflect Gaga’s crazy personality and lifestyle. This is also seen in her messily styled hair; however this also exudes a sense of glamour to match the pop culture lifestyle. The large red 'L' featured behind the article links t the artists name, making her seem important and stands out, much like the singer does. The red not only matches the house style of Q but also adds pop of colour to the otherwise black and white double page spread. The colour also adds a sense of danger to Gaga, rallying to her crazy, bold personality, lifestyle and songs. Gaga's unpredictability is also seen in this. I think it is important to use colour to reflect the genre and style of the featured singer. This way the reader has a sense of what to expect and also what genre the magazine is. Not using any titles or subtitles except the singers name keeps the so read simple uncluttered, not overbearing the reader with text. We also see this from the blocky layout, with all text and the photo spaced and separated. The singers name as the title adds importance to her and uses the usual fonts seen in every issue of Q. The italic then capital text uses a basic sans serif font so that the magazine can keep of a consistency and professionalism in their issues instead of changing the style of font every time to match a different artist on the cover, who will could be of any genre. As Q does not stick t one specific genre of music, it would look unprofessional to use a wide range of completely different fonts. The conventional three columns of text is used here, something which I have chosen to follow. I think this keeps a double page spread from looking too cluttered with text but also keeps it from looking bare. The drop capitols add interred and colour to the piece, matching the house style. I think drop capitols area good way of adding something to stop text being monotonous and will think to include them in my own article. As mentioned before the spread uses a three colour scheme which stops the magazine from becoming trashy. The photograph of Gaga is a medium close up and takes up half the page which gives her some importance. I want to keep in mind that use of different camera shots in my photos, will keep my magazine interesting and mix it up.