2. Masthead
The masthead is
the title of the
magazine. This
is included in the
contents
because it is a
brand and should
be shown on
important parts
of the magazine.
Every magazine
will have this on
their contents
page.
3. Main Images
Main images are used
on almost every
magazine contents
page. There will
usually be about 4/5
images on the
contents page.
These pictures are to
do with the articles
inside, and will
usually have page
numbers next to
them. Or a caption
underneath to tell
you why the image is
there and what it is
about.
4. Page numbers
Page numbers will be on
every contents page of
every magazine. These
are to show you where
the articles are in the
magazine. On the
magazine it will never
say ‘page one’ or ‘p1’ it
will always just have
the number. The
number will also be in a
different colour or
different font. This is to
make it stand out and
catch the eye of the
reader so they will look
at what is inside the
magazine.
5. Contents split into sections
This is very popular in alot of
magazines. The contents
may be split up into
different sections to show
the different areas of the
magazine. For example
on this NME page there is
‘News, radar, reviews,
live! And features’. They
do this because it is
easier for the reader to
see and therefore pick out
what they want to read
about. The subtitles used
in splitting the contents up
will always be in a
different colour or font.
This it to make it easier
for the reader and makes
the sections stand out.
6. Position statement
This position
statement is not
used on all
magazines but is
very popular. This
will say for
example ‘UK’s
best rock
magazine’. It is
used to promote
and sell the
magazine to the
audience so that
they will buy it.
This is also found
on the front cover
of magazines.
7. Main story line
Contents pages usually
include a main story
line. This is used to
give the reader a feel
of what the inside of
the magazine will be
like. It will be about a
paragraph or two
and will relate to the
main images on the
contents page. Not
all magazines do this
but it is a great way
to get the audience
interested in the rest
of the magazine.
8. Buzz words
Buzz words such
as ‘plus’ and
‘also’ are used of
magazine covers
and contents
pages to grab
the readers
attention. These
buzz words are
usually in a
different colour
or font. This is to
get the readers
attention and
catch there eye.
