The document discusses the layout of a typical contents page in a magazine. It describes several key elements including using a plain white or pale background to highlight the text and images. The largest image is usually of the featured artist or musician to draw attention. Information like the magazine masthead, page numbers, and issue date are placed in prominent locations. Text and page details are organized into clearly labeled columns in numerical order for easy reading. Images and promotional text are spread across the page to attract readers.

1. LAYOUT OF A CONTENTS
PAGE:
By Emma Tasker

2. BACKGROUND:
- Usually the background colour of the contents page is white or a
very pale colour. This is used so that the text, pictures and
information are highlighted and attention is drawn to them when it
is necessary.
- The Entire background should usually consist of 3 different colours
and be kept plain and simple.

3. IMAGES:
- The images on a contents page are usually assisted with numbers
that are linked to a page. This gives a brief detail of what the
article says about the specific artist/musician.
- There is normally a larger imagine of the headlining artist/musician
that was on the cover as they are the feature of the magazine. This
assures readers that the artist/musician they are interested in has
an important statement.
- The size and order of images are arranged in order of importance
and relevance to the main feature of the magazine.

4. LAYOUT:
- Situated in the top left of the corner is usually the magazine mast
head. This is so that readers are drawn to this and it promoted
advertising.
- In the bottom of the corner is the page number and usually the issue
date or release date. This is so that customers are able to refer to
this if they need to and it is not difficult to locate.
- Images are spread across the page to attract attention and draw
readers into turning the pages.
- There are regular sub heading/ promotions scattered across the
page again to attract the reader.
- The text and page details are listen in columns in numerical order.
This is so the information is clearly received and easy to follow.
- The smallest font used on the page is 11. This is so that the reader
is still able to read the text clearly without the text taking up too
much room so that the message can be put across.
- The word ‘contents’ is similar to the masthead by being the largest
font in the page.

5. COLUMNS & FONT
- The columns of a contents page usually flow from the top of the page
downwards.
- The columns are split into different sections; regarding what the
magazine details are.
- The font on a contents page within the columns is usually size 11 and
the largest font on the page is the title ‘contents’ or the magazine
name.
- The columns have the page number and a brief description of whats
included in the page.