The document outlines various codes and conventions used on magazine contents pages, including using a masthead to identify the page and link to the main image, dividing the page into columns and sections to organize content, including multiple images to showcase additional stories, and using things like numbers, titles, banners, and contact information to clearly present the magazine's contents and information to readers.

1. Music Magazine Codes &
Conventions For A Contents Page

2. Masthead
The masthead is used to draw attention to this particular page,
it is also link to the main image on the contents page. This will
give the audience a better understanding of what the main
image is about.

3. Columns
Columns are used to give a professional look to the contents
page and create an easy understanding for customers when they
are reading the content, this also divides the page into sections.

4. Multiple Images Multiple images are used to show the other content
that will be featured within the magazine that are
relevant.

5. Contents Page Numbers
These numbers are used to show customers a
clear link between the contents number and
some of the images shown.

6. Main Image
The main image is used to show the audience what the
main story is about within the magazine.

7. Advertising Other Magazines
This is done to make you aware that tge same
magazine has published similar articles on a
variety of different bands that the customers
may find interesting.

8. Subheadings
Subheadings are created to group together different
information that falls under that particular category.

9. Background
The background is usually a plain colour, this is so no
attention is drawn away from the images and text used.

10. Colour Scheme Every magazine will have a particular colour
scheme, this is done so the magazine does not
look messy.

11. Splash
A splash is used to catch the audience's attention and
make them aware of how they can benefit by reading
further into the magazine.

12. Quotes This is done to create a more personal feel within the article, this
is usually done on the main image.

13. Magazine Title
The magazine title is shown to make customers
aware of who published the magazine.

14. Text Quantity
On the contents page it is mainly images compared to
the amount of text used, the text that is used is to link
with the images.

15. Sections Of Content
Dividing content on a page into sections
is done to make it easier for customers
to find the exact information they are
looking for.

16. Banners Banners are used to create more of a focus towards
certain areas of the page.

17. Picture Of Front Cover
The picture of the front cover is displayed
in certain magazines, this is done as a
reminder as to what the main headline and
image was.

18. Issue Number And Date
This is shown to make the customer
aware of the number of magazines that
have been published and how new it is.

19. Contact Info This is done so you can contact the magazine company
or find out more information you possibly did not find out
within the magazine.

20. Sublines
These are implemented to make you aware of
the most relevant information you would need to
know.

21. Coverlines Coverlines are used to show the section of
information that will be below.

22. Buzzwords
Buzzwords are used to draw the
audience’s attention.