3. CONTENTS TITLE
The contents title is included in the contents
page so the reader knows that what they are
reading is indeed the contents page. A bigger
font is used than the rest of the contents
page so it stands out and catches the
reader’s eye. For Q magazine the title is in
the top right hand corner next to the name of
the magazine/logo.

4. NAME OF MAGAZINE
The name of the magazine is also put on the
contents page as it stands our but also
because in every magazine, the Name of the
magazine has always been included on the
contents page, for example, Q magazine has
included the ‘Q’ in the top left hand corner.

5. MAIN IMAGE
In a contents page there is always the one
main image which is bigger than the rest and
this is normally for the feature article. The
main image stands out and shows that this
article is the main feature, so Gorillaz would
most likely be the main image for the front
cover.

6. TAGLINE
In some magazines, the contents page would
also include the tagline that is on the front
cover, repeating it. It continues to boast
about the magazine, reminding the reader.
However, in Q magazine, it does not repeat
the tagline.

7. COLUMNS
The contents page of any magazine is set
out in columns, this is because the
information and the index for the contents
page can be set out easier, for the reader to
navigate about the articles. It is also easy for
the editor to include sub headings in the
index. Q magazine is set out into 4 columns,
which includes the index and all the pictures
in the contents page.

8. SMALLER IMAGES
A contents page also includes smaller
images, along with the main image, this is
because within the contents page the smaller
images show any other interesting or little
feature articles that are being included in the
magazine that the target audience would be
interested in. Q magazine has a number of
smaller images included in the contents page
along with the main image.

9. DATE/ISSUE NUMBER
The date and issue number can be found
underneath or next to the contents title. The
reader is very likely to see them when placed
here. The issue number tells the reader what
issue of magazine they are reading and
shows the reader how many have been
published. The date is normally written in
smaller writing in one of the corners but it
shows when the magazine was released.

10. EDITORS INTRODUCTION
The contents page would normally include an
Editors Introduction, this is a short paragraph
written from the Editor saying thanks and
telling you about the magazine and any
interesting features that might be included.
However, Q magazine doesn’t have an
Editors Introduction in the contents page.

11. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
Subscription details are normally found within
the contents page, in one of the bottom
corners. It explains how the reader can
subscribe to the magazine monthly or weekly
and how much it would cost, normally giving
you a good deal. Q Magazine does not
include any subscription details in the
contents page.

12. SUB-SECTIONS
Sub sections are part of the index within the
contents page. The sub sections spilt up the
index, into either categories or certain
headings, this makes it easier for the reader
to navigate the magazine and find what they
are looking for. It is also easier to group
relevant content in the magazine under one
sub section.

13. INDEX
The index is one of the most important parts
of a magazines contents page. It includes
everything that will be included within the
actual magazine, telling the reader where to
find each article or exclusive content, along
with a page number. Q magazine has quite a
big index, indicating that there is a lot of
content inside the magazine itself.

14. COLOUR SCHEME
The colours scheme for the contents page
will normally consist of 3 of the exact same
colours used on the front cover. For the
contents page, Red, Black and white are the
3 colours used, easily relating to the
magazine front cover. These colours are
simple, yet make the magazine look
interesting when used with each other.