The document outlines the typical codes and conventions used in magazine contents pages, including using a 3-4 column layout, featuring a large main image related to the cover story along with other smaller images and page numbers. It also discusses using the same color scheme as the front cover, clearly labeling the feature article and page number, and including standard elements like the magazine title, issue number and date, and contact information.

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.