Analysis of Double Page Spread Articles

• The layout is almost always in columns of 3 0r 4 but in some cases only 2.

• An image can dominate the whole DPS but usually it only covers one page with text covering the rest of the space.

• A bleed can be used which means the image will overlap the middle of the pages or the borders of the page, this can also be done with text and is often done with headlines.

• Headlines are still big on the DPS and they usually use puns to attract the audience.

• The standfirst tells the audience what the article is about and is usually underneath the headline.

• Drop capitals are used at the start of the text to show where it actually starts and other techniques can be used like colours, boldness and drop capitals at every paragraph.

• Breaking up of the text is used to make it more attractable and readable and this can be done with photos and drop quotes.

• The first paragraph is most important and it must get the reader’s attention.

• The by-line tells you who wrote the article and who the photographer is.

• Website addresses can be included and also page numbers will be used.

• There is usually a simple colour scheme and the images use direct address.

• The article links together to make the DPS.• It can usually go onto 3 or more pages to fit in

the full article.