Codes and Conventions of a Magazine Contents Page

A contents page is always set out in columns. It contains the page number, followed by an outline of what is on that page. This is often only one or two words in bold or capitals, like the coverlines on a magazine front cover. Underneath these words, there is always a explanation of the article.

Category Headlines;The most common are ‘in every issue’.This explains the regular content that appears in ever issueThe category headline ‘FEATURES’ shows that it is a one off article, that is in that specific issues only. It also always include the title of the magazine on the contests page, for example ‘This week in CLOSER’ or the word ‘CONTENTS’.

The font size for a magazine contents page is 11pt, however the main title is 14pt.

The contents page always uses lots of small images that take up most of the space that are related to things on the front cover and articles within the magazine. The pictures all have numbers on them which anchor the image to the article in the list of contents.

It has a consistent simple colour scheme that is always continued from the front of the magazine. The page background is continually white so all the writing is more clear.

A contents page always has a structured layout. Its is always in columns (like strips of wallpaper) and there is usually one column of text or what is called a dog leg layout. (The letter L form).

On a contents page, there are always contact details for that magazine either a website, phone number,