Wednesday, 29 February 2012

L.I.I.A.R Analysis of a double page spread



"The Chapman Family'' is in large writing that stands out across the page this is there for impact, it instantly draws the readers attention towards this article and entices you, it also gives a clear indication as to what the article is about. i.e this article is specifically about the band 'The Chapman Family'.  Situated at the very top of the page on the right hand side in a slightly larger font than the rest is introduction to the article, this allows readers to have a quick scan read of what the article subject is, it is usually a catchy and interesting sentence making you want to read on further. The article itself is written in a clear font, therefore you do not have to struggle to see the writing and also its set in columns, this is conventional of a music magazine and prevents any difficulties understanding the article. In the centre of the article is a quote, this could be considered a tease device as you have to read the full article to understand exactly what the quote means, usually the quote is an interesting piece of text from the interview with who the article is about. A large a4 image of the band 'The Chapman family' has been used to show the readers who the article is about, but also it makes the page more appealing to readers.  The band are from the 'Indie' genre and as a result have a stereotypical conventional image of them looking casually at the camera, rather than posing as they would if they were featured in a pop music magazine. The image is slightly unusual as they are wearing blindfolds, again this is tying in with the idea that they are 'alternative' and 'rebellious'. They don't follow the conventions of a usual normal band photo. Towards the side of the band there is a guy wearing a t-shirt which reads ''The Chapman family is not a cult'', this is a controversial statement, this reinforces that they are individual. The rest of the page is fairly simple and isn't covered with any 'glamorous' extras, this implies that the band are more about the music and do not need to hide behind anything to show that they have talent. The image however does not follow the Indie genre convention in that this image does not show any of them holding their instruments which is usually what is done for an alternative band. The faces of the band members look stern this represents them as taking what they do (making music) very seriously. The highlighted and chosen quote by the magazine to use in a larger font reads ''I've been shot for the way I look before. It's not big thing for me'' this is both a controversial and unusual thing to say, therefore you instantly as a reader become intrigued and feel you need to read on to know more. The tone of the sentence sounds casual again referring back to the idea of them casually slumped in their chairs being 'cool' and 'rebellious'. At the very bottom of the right page is the 'page number' this allows the reader to navigate around the magazine easily. Because 'The Chapman' family are a simple indie band the colour scheme also follows this, however what little colour there is on the page is clear that it's only Purple, Pink, Black and White.

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