Codes and conventions of a magazine

contents page
Title: The main text on the page will be the title
saying contents to indicate that this is what will
be on the page.
Main image: There will always be a main image
on the page that stands out the most and will
usually be much bigger than the others that
feature the page.
Sub-headings: Magazine contents pages will be
set into different categories depending on what
type of articles are inside the magazine. The subheadings on the contents page are usually in a
bolder font that grabs the persons attention more.
The biggest font usually for the headings will be
14pt.
Ordering and structure: The articles are set in a
chronological order so this makes it easier for the
reader to find what they want to read. Also there
will be a few words for a few articles within the
magazine, this will then give the reader an insight
on to what will be inside.
Colour scheme: The colour scheme used on
magazine contents pages will usually relate to the
theme of the magazine. It will also be simple and
not contain too many colours so that it is easy for
the eye to read and they dont distract the reader.
Layout and other contents: The contents page
will sometimes include the title of the magazine,
the issue date, a picture of the front cover, contact
details and the credits for the front cover.

The layout of the magazine will usually be set in

columns, usually 3 or 4. There will be one main
image which relates to a feature article. There will
also be other smaller images. They have page
numbers on the pictures which anchors them to
the written contents. The name of the magazine is
at the top, issue date and the word contents. There
could also be subscription and contact information.
Sometimes an editors letter can be included. The
contents page is divided into categories and
headings used to identify each category.There can
also be an image of the front cover of the
magazine with the use of a simple colour scheme.
Contents are written in the same way First Line- page number- one or two words
which could be artist name or ambiguous text
to intrigue the reader in bold type, often
capital letters (average 12-13pt).
Sub Line- Gives you more specific detail about
what the articles about in smaller font and
roman (no bigger than 11pt).
Photography is credited for the front cover.
Interesting and varied photographs.
Features and regulars - main category
headings
Bottom has page number followed by title and
issue date, really small font, often followed by
a web address.
Usually one or two pages, no more.