Codes and conventions of a contents page

1. Laura Davies

2. Features of a Contents Page
Central Image
There is always a
main image in the
contents page. This
helps the reader get
a idea who is
featured in the
magazine. Most of
the time, the artist
that is featured on
the front cover is
mainly the central
image on the
contents page. They
also use a central
image to engage a
audience.
Date
Every contents page
includes the date. This
is just to tell the
reader when the issue
was brought out.
Masthead
The masthead is small but
noticeable. The ‘Q’ is used in
a professional styled font,
this is so the magazine can
look more professional as
well. The font is unique
which gives the magazine its
own identity. The
background behind the Q is
red, this is so it stands out
and shows the magazines
importance.
Website
Every contents page
has a website. This
promotes the social
media and gains a
bigger audience. Also
its so the reader can
get more information
on the magazine.

3. Images
Large Central Image
Most magazines have
a large image on the
contents page. Most
of the time the artist
on the front cover is
also the image shown
on the contents page.
Also because it is large
it is most likely
because it is the main
story of the magazine.
Small image
Most contents
pages in
magazines have
more then one
image. The
smaller the image
the smaller the
story on them is
and it also shows
they are not the
main artist in the
magazine
The image usually has a
page number on it
which links to the story
they are related too.
This is so its easier for
the reader to find the
page as they probably
bought the magazine to
read about that artist.

4. Other
Usually the font
is size 11pr. This
makes the words
easier to read as
the font is clear
and a good size
for everyone to
see.
Most magazines
have a quote in
it. This is usually
from a interview
with the artist
that is on the
front cover.
•Most contents
pages have a editors
letter on it. This is
usually a paragraph
or two that is
written by the
person who
produced the
magazine