This double page spread is taken out of the magazine "Top of the Pops", the genre of this magazine is pop. The magazine was created in the 1995, this monthly magazine keeps readers informed with all things music and celebrity enticed. Its target audience is girls of the ages 11-14 that love music, fashion and celebrity gossip.
Layout- The layout of this double page spread is in columns which is a typical layout for a magazine article, this is so its easy to read and follow; this fits in well with top of the pops teen girls target audience. The layout of the double page spread is unique to other magazines; this is because normally there is one side full of text and the other a full size image, but this one the main image is in the middle of the pages and the text is around it. This makes the magazine interesting to read and grabs the audiences eye because its different. There are actually two articles on the double page spread just about the same thing. They have highlighted the boys in the band names in hot pink this is because pink stands out and catches the eye. The text to picture ratio is 50/50 because even though its doesn't look there is one pages worth of images and a page worth of text.
Images- The main central image on the double page spread is of the boy band "The Wanted". They are wearing gym clothes and working out. This suggest that the magazine has targeted teens girls as stereotypes who love "fit" men. This picture of the band bleeds on to both pages and is text wrapped. This is also shown on the left hand side of the double page spread of one of the band members topless; this will help grab the audiences attention and make them want to read the article. The band members are directly addressing the reader by there direct eye contact this will make the audience feel involved and make them want to read the article.
Mode of address- The mode of address used on the double page spread is very chatty and informal, which relates effectively to the target audience as it makes it fun and easy to read. Next to the main central image there are quotes of what each band member has said, This builds a relationship up with the reader and makes them feel like the band members are talking directly to them.
Language-The language used is slang and very informal this will appeal to the target audience. The tittle used for the double page spread is "workout wonders!" which is alliteration, it grabs the readers attention quickly and is very effective.
Font- All the text is written in San-serif, this is effective cause its easier to read than a serif font and it is more informal so fits in well with the language and mode of address of the rest of the magazine. It makes the article seem relaxed and relatable for readers. The word workout in the header is in bold block capitals which stands out and grabs the audiences eye, whereas the wounder is in a handwritten font. The handwritten font suggests that the magazine is targeted at a younger audience.
House style- The house style of the double page spread is informal and uses bright bubbly colours, this is so the magazine connotes youthfulness and enjoyment. The constant use of the colours pink and purple shows that the house style is consistent throughout the magazine making the magazine look in keeping and professional.
Colour scheme- The colours used on the double page spread are mostly pinks and purples, the use of this colour connotes that the magazine is youthful and fun. These two colours are bright and stand out so would catch your eye and make the magazine seem fun and light hearted to read. pink and purple also connote that the target audience for the magazine is young females.The text for the tittle is white against a purple background, these two colours compliment each other and makes a effective tittle that stands out and grabs the audiences eye.
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