Codes and Conventions of a Magzine Contents Page

• A variety of images to match the main headlines.
• Page numbers on pictures which anchors to the written contents.
• Small writing.
• Small picture of the front of the magazine in the top left.
• The pictures have captions.
• Hardly any colour.
• Columns, usually 3 or 4.
• One main picture related to a feature article.
• Structured layout/created layout.
• The name of the magazine is at the top & the date, issue, contents.
• Subscription and contact information.
• Sometimes an editors letter.
• Contents is divided into catergories & headings used to identify each category.
• Simple colour scheme.

First line

• Contents are written in the same way: page number/ one or two words(artists names/ambiguious text to intrigue the reader) in bold type, often Capital letters (average of 12/13pt).
• Capital letters

Subline

• Give you more specific detail about what the articles about.
• Smaller font and Roman (No bigger than 11pt).
• Photography is credited for the front cover.
• They are not Boring photographs, they are interesting & varied.

"Features" and "Regulars" Main category heading

• At the bottom theres a page number, title & date often the web address.
• Usually one or two pages.