2. Masthead
Biggest font on page
Often placed at the top third of the page
Gives a brief summary before the contents begins
Capitalised and bold
Can contain magazine name or logo alongside the name of the page
3. Images
Can accompany articles in the contents and is able to help the reader to a particular page
Often overlapped by page numbers and summaries
Photographer is credited
Several images can be used (1-8 images)
4. Colour Scheme
Assure the background isn’t too distracting to the audience to not distract them from the
contents itself which is the most important
Colour scheme will be the same if not similar to that used on the front cover and on the double
page spread
Important pieces of information are highlighted with contrasting colours
5. List of Contents
Categories split the contents into certain sections, categories are often colour coded to help the
reader easily navigate the magazine.
Categories include sub-genres such as Music, Art, Film, Fashion and Do it
The list is often presented in chronological order
Presented in a column format
Must be interesting to look at to help readers find the page they want
Main headings have bold font to help them stand out
6. Other Essential Information
Name of magazine or logo
Issue Date
Page Numbers
Contact Information
Website
Publishers Name
Editors Note
Subscription Box
7. Layout
Masthead across the top of page
Contents placed down one side of page or next to images
Strapline positioned at the top third
Dominant image placed at the centre of the page
One of the most crowded pages in the entire magazine
Depending on magazine genre, effects the layout
8. Language and Register
Rhetorical Questions
Relatable languages
Puns
Must have some regional link (if it’s a regional magazine)
Short and Snappy
Direct Address
Straight to the point
9. Contents I will include
Masthead
Image
Colour Scheme
Issue Number
Website
List of contents
Columns
Ackknowledgements
Contact Details
Regional writing in order to connect with audience
10. Contents I will not include
Overcrowded contents columns
Editors Note
Subscription Box
Separate and dominant sub images
Although I am including a large majority of conventions in my contents page, I fear that if I include
too much conventions it will begin to look clustered which I already fear it may be. My magazine
doesn’t need a subscription box because I plan on making it free so it would be pointless, I also feel
the use of a editors note wouldn't fit in well with a regional magazine since it would be too personal
for the magazine itself and the audience since very few actually bother to read it.
