This document discusses the generic conventions and layout of magazine contents pages. It outlines common magazine genres like teen, gossip, lifestyle, and sports magazines. It then analyzes a sample contents page, noting that it is designed as a double-page spread for readability. Key design elements identified include prominent titles, related images, categorized sections in bold font, and clear page numbers to help readers navigate. The document examines how visual elements and formatting are used to effectively guide readers through the magazine's content.

1. THE GENERIC CONVENTIONS OF
MAGAZINES

2. Front cover of magazines

3. Genres of mass market magazines
 Teen magazines
 Gossip magazines

4.  Lifestyle magazines
 Home and Garden

5.  Sports magazines
 Gaming magazines

6.  Fashion magazines
 Women’s magazines

7.  Men’s magazines
 Wildlife magazines

8. School and college magazines

9. Masthead
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Tagline
The target audience for this magazine is aimed at
Cheryl Cole fans since most of the magazine includes
information about her, which is suitable for fans. The
target audience is based for teenage girls 17+. The
reason why it is aimed at girls/women is because the
magazine gives women information on the latest trends
and what is the best way to stay on trend. It gives tips
on fashion.
The colours contrast with each other making the
magazine look appealing, the picture is suitable for the
cover because of the colour that is used on the
magazine. Different shades of browns and white are
used, the colour of the writing match with Cheryl Cole’s
outfit and hair, which makes the cover eye catching.
Since the magazine is full with different shades if brown
and white, Cheryl Cole’s face blends in with the browns
and white. However, her lipstick is in a pink
shade, which brightens up her face and makes her face
stand out.

10. Content pages

11. Analysis of Contents Page
This contents page is set out as a double page spread. This is so that it does not look like they have just squashed all the text on
to one page. The page layout are both the same. The design at the edge of the page is both the same, this is to give a consistent
look.
The title ‘Contents’ stands out from the whole contents page this is because the editor produced such a bright coloured
background with the white background and the different colours on the side of the page. This makes the title stand out since
the title is written into a black block. This makes the white stand out, making it very clear for the readers to read. It is eye
catching and bold.
At the top of both page, clear pictures that relate to the magazine are placed, the top pictures are more in your face, this is so
the audience instantly look at the large pictures. On the top of the image is the page number which makes it quicker and easier
for the reader if they are looking for a particular feature. At the bottom of the page the images are much smaller compared to
the top ones, this might show that the top images are more important and may interest the readers. The bottom pages also
have page numbers on them, this again is to tell the reader what page they are on.
The pages are displayed in
categories, with the heading for
each in a bigger, bolder font. This
is done so that it is easier for the
readers to read if they are
looking for something specific.
The page numbers are also made
clear for the readers so they
know exactly what page to go on
to.
The text on the
contents page is
all black, but the
images are in
colour. This
provides a
contrast and
makes the text
stand out.