The document discusses the codes and conventions used for magazine contents pages. Contents pages are always laid out in columns with page numbers and 1-2 word outlines of each page followed by a brief explanation. Font size is usually 11pt for contents but 14pt for the main title. Contents pages also include small images related to the magazine's articles and cover that are numbered to correspond to the list, as well as consistent color schemes and contact details.
2. 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.
3. Category Headlines;
The most common are ‘in every issue’.
This explains the regular content that appears in ever issue
The 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.
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. On a contents page, there are always contact
details for that magazine either a website,
phone number,
