Main Task: Double Page Spread Textual Analysis

Denotation:
The double page spread consists of a multi coloured dark background and two photographs of a woman in which she is looking at the camera in both images. The image on the left side of the double page spread has a woman smiling and her head slightly tilted in the direction of the camera. On the picture on the right side of the double page spread, the woman looks more modest, and she is holding her knee. The camera shot that was taken of the woman on the left side of the double page spread is a medium close up, showing her head, shoulders and her chest. However on the right side of the double page spread, the shot that has been taken is a medium long shot showing her head shoulders and part of her legs.

Connotation:
As there are two pictures of the woman, the picture on the left which is in dark brown may indicate that’s how she used to be. Just like a flash back, the magazine may want us to remember the glossy side of the woman. But in the right picture, the lady looks at the camera in a gentle way which may suggest that she as an older artist may not be trying so hard for her career, but to look back on it.

Colour Scheme:
The colour scheme of this double page spread is orange and brown. This may be to give the impression of a dated person. The woman in the picture, Jamelia could be seen as an older artist compared to the more modern artists of today’s music. Having the brown and orange colour scheme may make the reader think that she is not over and done with but still has more to come.









Denotation:
The double page spread consists of a colourful photograph which is a medium long shot from his head to his thighs of a man who is standing up and has his hands out to the side. The man is also leaning to one side and has his head tilt while still looking at the camera.

Colour Scheme:
The colour scheme of this double page spread is orange & blue. These bright colours give the double page spread the theme of summer time which is also the main title. From doing this, the double page spread looks more friendly and bright, more likely to attract younger readers.

Connotation:
The photograph of the man standing with his arms out to the side may suggest he is imitating an aeroplane, since the time most people like to travel is summer which is also the theme.
The circles around ‘summer time’ are like a sun hence the writing in bold letters. As well as this, it can be used as a target so it would be the first thing that the readers look at, making them want to read on since everybody loves summer.