Codes and conventions of a contents page

1. Codes and
conventions of a
contents page

2. • Layout - Set out in columns, usually 3 or 4.
• One main image which relates to the featured
article.
- Includes other smaller images
- Page number on the image
- Name of artist of image
• Colour scheme – Contents page uses the same
colour scheme as the front cover’s colour
scheme.
• Shows feature article with page number.

3. • Title – ‘Contents Page’
tends to be in capitals, large
font, plain font style, fits in
with colour scheme, usually
top of the page.
• Master head – Unique font,
usually 1 or 2 words, top
left corner.
• Page numbers – Bold, plain
font style which usually is
left of the text in line with
one another.
• Subscription and contact
information.

4. • Issue number: mostly
positioned in the top left
or right corner of the
contents page next to the
magazine title.
• Issue date: Positioned
under the issue number,
they are shown together
on both front cover and
contents page.

5. Top of page
• Master head
• Small image of front cover
• Issue date
• Title

6. Bottom of page
• Page number
• Social media pages/websites
• Issue date.