The document describes the layout and design conventions used on the contents page of a magazine. It includes the masthead at the top, a main image linking to content below, an index of page numbers for articles, and date and subscription offers. Common design elements like rule of thirds and positioning of images and text help make the page neat and easy to understand for readers.

1. Masthead -
the masthead has also been
included on the contents page. This
follows the general codes and
conventions that all contents pages
generally follow.
Main Image -
The main image on the contents page links in
with the information beneath it. The
information speaks about a "touring special",
therefore they have included an image of a
bus, to tie in with the topic.
Index/page numbers -
The index shows the
page numbers for all
the main articles that
are featured in the
magazine. This makes it
easier for the readers
to find the part of the
magazine which have
information they are
interested in.
Date -
Included as is on the
front cover, follows
codes and
conventions.
Rule of thirds -
The page is layed out
using rule of thirds,
this makes the page
much neater and
easier for the reader
to understand.
Offer -
This is an offer for a
subscription for the
magazine. As the main
audience is younger
people they may not have
the money to buy the
magazine individually
each week. Therefore this
offer will be very
appealing to them.

2. Main Image -
This image is hoping to connect with
the younger audience. It shows
Dizzee Rascal looking up to no good
looking like he spray painting, but if
you look closely, he is cleaning it.
This could be a way of trying to stop
young people from doing graffiti. He
is also featured in the double page
spread because the information on
the page is based upon him
therefore it is only logical to have
him as the main image.
Main cover line -
The main cover line on the double page
spread presents a play on words. Instead of
saying 'Rags to Riches' it says 'Tags to
Riches'. This links in with the main image
being based on graffiti. This is used to
attract the audience as they are more likely
to read on if it makes them laugh.
Main Text body -
The main text on this page has been split into
four separate column. This presents the text in a
much more interpretable layout and it less
confusing for the reader to read. Otherwise is
they cannot understand it they will not read it.
Image -
The second image on the page
serves as a complement to the main
image. It continues the theme of
rebellion and partying. This is clearly
shown by the beer on the page and
also the sound system.

3. Masthead -
The masthead for the magazine
NME shows the title of the
magazine across the top of the page
in big, bold red writing. The mast
head is not being covered up by the
main image on this magazine.
Header/skyline -
The skyline for this magazine is used
mainly to attract readers to the
magazine, it provides a specific one
time offer that only this magazine
has. "16 page autumn tour special".
Main Image -
The main image for this magazine
features Dizzee Rascal, this is a
very technique to attracting
readers as big fans of his are
likely to read the magazine. This
serves as the unique selling point
of the magazine, and will be the
main reason people purchase it.
Puff -
The puff serves
the purpose of
providing the
reader with a
specific offer. In
this case it is
offering about a
pavement
reunion. This will
be one of the
main things
people see when
they first look at
the cover, as it is
next to the
masthead and
the main image.
Main cover line -
The main cover
line anchors the
main image,
showing the
name of the
person in the
main image
Dizzee Rascal, and
a quote from him.
The language in
the quote is very
casual and
features the slang
term 'Man',
therefore it is
reaching out to a
younger
audience.
Barcode -
The barcode is simply used for
scanning upon purchase. The
barcode the codes and convention
of most magazines, by having the
barcode appear in the bottom left
hand corner.
Colour Scheme -
The colour scheme of this
magazine is mainly white,
black and red. This colour
scheme is very simple yet
allows the text to stand
out and not to be over
complicated.
Price -
The price on this
magazine is presented
by the barcode, and
shows the magazine
costs £2.30. This price
is set to satisfy the
audience, who will
likely by
working/middle class
and have around this
amount of money
spare.