I have also created a layout diagram for the double page spread. When I come to produce my article I shall be using this layout diagram which follows the generic layout for 'Take a Break'.
By creating the layout diagrams for both the double page spread and the front cover, it has enabled me to have a greater understanding of the way the conventions of 'Take a Break'. Additionally, as both the front cover and double page spread involve numerous pictures, I will have to plan what images will be suitable in replicating the same style as 'Take a Break'. As my production piece is linked to Orange is the New Black, my article will be about an English women who has recently been released from prison. Within the article the woman will be talking about all of her experiences in there and her views on programmes such as Orange is the New Black representations of how they portray life in prison to be.
The image below shows a basic layout format that I have created for my front cover for the magazine 'Take a Break'. After analysing front covers for the magazine I have been able to follow the generic layout of their front cover. I will be using this layout when I come to create my final piece.
After looking at the generic format of 'Take a Break's' front cover, I decided to do the same for one of their double page spreads, that I will be creating. It is evident to see what the magazine's priorities are with reference to space dedication.
1- Headline of the article, which also includes a sub heading of the article within it. The sub heading gives a more in depth introduction to the content of the article.
2- Enlarged initial letter, serves as a guide to the eye of the reader
3- Images further illustrate the article
4- Isolated quotation summarises a part of the article and allows the reader to have an idea about what the article will be about before reading the rest of the typeset.
5- Feature, this feature allows the reader to know that if they have an interesting story that they want to show that they can be offered up to £2000 if the story is then printed.
To get a better understanding of how to create a 'Take a Break' magazine', I have analysed and highlighted the generic format of the front cover of the magazine.
1- Feature: At the top of the magazine a Feature is always present. This feature allows the audience to know that within the magazine they could win up to £30,043 in prizes. Immediately attracting its audience for a 'real life' magazine.
2- Logo: The top left hand corner of the magazine front cover always includes the Logo of 'Take a Break'. The logo also states that the magazine is 'the real life mag' allowing audiences to know exactly what the magazine's contents will be.
3- Article: A preview of one of the Articles within the magazine, includes a picture to guide the narrative and has the same 'gossip' tone that is featured throughout the magazine
4- Image: An Image of a model who has no relevance to the magazine's content is always positioned on the right hand side of the front cover with text around and on top of the image.
5- Main Article: The main article is always located on the left hand side, in the middle of the front cover and is positioned over the model. Even though the style of text and images are similar to the other articles surrounding it, the boldness and large text indicates that this will be the magazine's main story.
6 + 7- The rest of the magazine's articles are at the bottom of the front cover. These stories are based on an unknown figure with an interesting or shocking story.
8 - This article includes the celebrity Katy Price, which is very rare for this type of magazine as it is a 'real life magazine'.
Inserted below is a typical article layout of a double page spread for the magazine 'Take a Break'. I have been able to identify the codes and conventions of 'Take a Break' magazine from analysing the double page spread.
I aim to design and produce a double page spread magazine article for the magazine 'Take a Break' a women's 'real life' magazine. I will also be designing and producing a front cover of the magazine too. In order to my Critical Investigation to link to my Practical Production piece, I will be writing an article based on a women who has been released from a prison in England. Within the article the woman will be talking about all of her experiences in there and her views on programmes such as Orange is the New Black representations of how they portray life in prison to be. I intend to analyse the codes and conventions of the magazine 'Take a Break' in order to get my desired outcome. The codes and conventions I will be focusing on and aiming to achieve are:
- General layout of the magazine's articles and front cover
- Images used on the front cover and articles
- Colour scheme
- Target audience
- Language used effectively to recreate the tone of language used in 'Take a Break'
- Magazine icons, such as the logo and correct text
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