NEWSPAPER MAKEUP
NEWSPAPER MAKEUP
ALPANA SAHA
CONCEPT OF PAGE MAKE UP
The appropriate arrangement of news, features, articles,
pictures, photographs and editorial content on the newspaper is called the
makeup of the newspaper. The makeup of papers in a newspaper is must to add a
greater value to the newspaper. The makeup adds to the arrangement and
appearance to the newspaper. So we can say that not only the content and text
but also arrangement and appearance make a newspaper user friendly and easy to
read.
The first and foremost the makeup is done on paper to
arrange all the items of a newspaper in an orderly manner. This helps eliminate
haphazardness from the paper. Thus an appropriately arranged newspapers appeals
to all and makes reader read the items easily and read more.
Secondly the newspaper makeup is done to add an individual
identity to a specific newspaper. This is done keeping in mind the target
audience. If the target audience old and classy people. The newspaper is given
a classical look. The news can be given contemporary look to attract the youth.
The academic-oriented people are attracted by providing a typical specificity
to the paper.
Thirdly, the makeup is done to enhance the appeal of the
content. The makeup of page and good content are complementary to the
readability and market value of any written piece.
OBJECTIVE OF PAGE MAKEUP
The primary objective of makeup is to eliminate unwanted
unwariness in the presentation of news, views, features, editorials and
pictures on the face of a page.
Secondary objective is to add a distinct identity to the
paper.
Thirdly the makeup is done to make the paper attractive and
appealing for the readers.
Last but not the least the makeup is a must for a printed items
in the era of electronic media, which is more visual and colorful.
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