CREATING 2-SPREAD ARTICLE:
In order to create a 2 page spread main article and need to know what needs to be included in one and whats is conventional of one. I already know that I will be doing an Interview style article with the artist I used as the main image on the front page and the main coverline on. So that my article looks realistic I will need to analyse other magazine main articles.
(From Vibe Magazine, February 2009 issue)

WHAT THE MAGAZINE DID:

• Traditional Style of Interviewing: It is the most typical way of writing an article, using the Question & Answering style. This makes it easier for the audience to read because if they are not interested reading the whole article, they can look for question they are insterested in and read it without the hassle of reading the whole article to find what you want.
• Colloquialisms: Uses of words that Kanye said like "wanna" forms idenfication with audience as most of the target audience do not talk in standard english.
• Floating Quotes: Used to interest the audience and persuade them to read the rest of the article.
• Open Questions: Used to allow the audience know more about the artist.
• Main Image: Relates to the article as they are talking about his lastest album 808s & Heartbreaks which is connoted through his costume in the main image. He is wearing a heart on his blazer to symbolise love but also has a confused facial expression which could be the effect of love or heartbreak.
• Brand Identity: The "K" at the beginning of the article relates to Kanye West himself as he uses this type of font in his albums etc. Alongside this, his album is different from his other albums as he has changed his sound. He had become more techno in the beats he uses which is connoted through the jaggered edges that looks funky and upbeat.

What I have learnt through analysing this article is that everything links (Main Image, Font of first letter, the article) to the general theme or message that is trying to be portrayed. When I do my main article, I have to make sure that the pictures I use relate to the topic I am discussing.

When I write my article I have to revise and research different writing styles to make sure my article is up to the standard of a real magazines.