A double page spread is two pages which are a continuation of each other, so the left page content continues across to the right. These page can then be viewed together so it is necessary the design is consistent. Regularly shortened to 'DPS'. A list of features that are usually included in the double page spread are:
- Heading: Tends to be the largest piece of text on the page, and consist of name of an artist being interviewed. It should reveal what the 'DPS' is going to be about.
- Subheading: Usually located underneath the heading, summing up the text in a few lines.
- Drop Capital: Causes and indention on the other lines, and is used at the beginning of the text.
- Pull Quote: This is a quotation in the article which is enlarged to stand out from the article.
- By Line: A very small piece of text including the journalist’s and photographers name.
- Main Image: A large image or collection of them which would usually cover either the whole page or half.
Lesson 1:
In lesson 1, I aim to plan my double page spread, I will do this by firstly making a mind map followed by flat plans of the designs.
I will do this by Lesson 2: In lesson 2, I will begin to use InDesign placing different mast head versions and cover lines into the workspace, inserting them onto a clean document. I will also make a shooting script, to plan the photos i will be taking before next lesson.
Before lesson 3: I will need to take all my photos ready to insert on lessons 3.
Lesson 3: Place the masthead and cover lines on to my document with the photos.
Here I have created a basic mind map of ideas for my double page spread, looking into ideas about: text style, topic, the photo and the tagline.
Next I have created some flat plans to draft the different design ideas:
Proposal
In my double page spread the content will be about an up - coming music artist of my chosen genre ( country pop ). I will complete this as interview, question and answer style piece asking a range of questions about their life and career that will be of interest too for my audience.
The images I will use will be photographs I have taken of my artist from a photo shoot. This image will be of the same artist that is on the front cover but in a different outfit and a different location. This will give the photos variation.
In relation to the target audience, my model will be a similar age to the aimed audience group so that they will be able to relate. It will also be focused on the genre of the magazine.
The responses given will be created when thinking about how the artist I have created would've responded and thought about due to their age and interests, potentially being more attractive and of more interest to my target audience. I want to create a double page spread that remains in the initial colour scheme, yet in a clean and sophisticated style making It pleasing to the eye. I will use colloquial language so it's easy to understand yet still full of interesting facts and information for the reader.
Creating the double page spread
First Final draft
On Reflection
When looking back at what i have created - like my other pieces i feel that even though the text reveals why she is dressed like she is it still doesn't fit the criteria of the music magazine. Due to this i will retake my photos and focus on more techniques ( rule of thirds, use of lines, high key lighting) as well as taking into consideration the content.
New photography
My final double page spread
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